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Game Day Build-Up: Senators vs. Marlies, March 16

March 16, 2018 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Belleville Senators News Release


The set-up

The Belleville Senators return to action after a five-day break for the latest instalment of the Battle of Ontario as the Toronto Marlies visit the Yardmen Arena.

Belleville (23-35-2-3) are coming off of a huge come from behind win against the Laval Rocket last Saturday as they continue to try and keep their faint playoff hopes alive.

Toronto (43-16-1-1) hold the best record in the AHL and have already clinched their spot in the Calder Cup playoffs.

Roster notes

The Senators made a splash in the NCAA free agent pool agreeing to terms with forward Ryan Scarfo on an ATO for the remainder of the season, as well as an AHL contract for 2018-19.

Belleville will also get some help on the blue line as the Ottawa Senators have reassigned defenceman Erik Burgdoerfer to the AHL.

No word on who will start for the Sens tonight with head coach Kurt Kleinendorst having the option to choose between Danny Taylor and Marcus Hogberg.

Max McCormick and Jim O'Brien are still with Ottawa while Kyle Flanagan, Francis Perron and Christian Jaros have yet to return for the Senators.

Previous history

The Senators have won two of its previous match-ups with the Marlies and are 2-5-0-1 this year against their in-province rival. The Marlies claimed a 4-1 decision in their last match-up on March 4.

Who to watch

Sens forward Jack Rodewald tallied three goals and an assist in two games last weekend against Laval. In 49 games this year, he has 10 goals and 21 points.

Toronto forward Frederik Gauthier has notched two assists in his last two games and has put up four points (two goals) in six games against the Sens this year. Gauthier has six goals and 16 points this season.

Where to watch

Friday's game starts at 7pm and can be seen live on www.theahl.com through their AHL Live application (subscription required) or at Shoeless Joe's in Belleville.

The radio broadcast on CJBQ 800 begins at 6:50pm with Jack Miller on the call.

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