Toronto Defeats Grand Rapids 3-1
December 29, 2012 - American Hockey League (AHL) - Toronto Marlies News Release
The Toronto Marlies defeated the Grand Rapids Griffins, AHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings, by a score 3-1 tonight from the Van Andel Arena in Michigan.
Gustav Nyquist's 10th goal of the season opened the scoring just 52 seconds into the first period. Trailing 1-0 heading into the second period, Carter Ashton would equalize for Toronto just over four minutes into the middle frame. Ryan Hamilton's 13th goal of the year gave the Marlies a 2-1 lead just 44 seconds into the third period. Hamilton would secure the victory for Toronto, scoring his second goal of the night into an empty net with less than 30 seconds remaining.
Toronto returns home to play the Hamilton Bulldogs, AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens, on January 2 at 7 p.m. For all Toronto Marlies ticket inquiries please contact the team's ticket line at 416-597-PUCK (7825).
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