AHL Toronto Marlies

Maple Leafs Weekend Preview

Published on February 28, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Toronto Marlies News Release


Friday, February 28 & Saturday, March 1, 2003

St. John's Maple Leafs vs Providence Bruins

MEDIA: Pre-game: 7:05pm (NT) on Radio NF (930AM) & www.sjmapleleafs.ca Game: 7:35pm (NT) on Radio NF (930AM) & www.sjmapleleafs.ca Post-game: Immediately following contest

ST. JOHN'S -VS- PROVIDENCE HEAD TO HEAD

2002-03 SERIES: 0-2-0-0
ALL-TIME RECORD: 13-10-1
LAST GAME: January 17th (Maple Leafs 1 @ Providence 4)
NEXT MEETING: March 1st @ St. John's
CURRENT STREAKS: St. John's: 2 Game Losing (Feb. 23 - present)
Providence: 1 Game Winning (Feb. 23 - present)
WHO TO WATCH: Center Matt Herr leads the Bruins and is 6th in the AHL with 60 points (29G,31A) in 58 games. Forward Keith Aucoin has 56 points and leads the Bruins in assists (39) in 59 games this season.

MAPLE LEAFS QUICK HITS:

- The Maple Leafs are 4th in the Canadian Division with 50 points and have a 22-35-5-1 record. The Baby Buds trail Springfield by six points and Saint John by two for the 10th and final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference.

- St. John's will kick off a 10 game homestand tonight against the Providence Bruins. Tonight's game will be broadcast LIVE on Rogers Television, Radio NF (930AM) and the team's website www.sjmapleleafs.ca.

WEEKEND PROMOTIONS:

Friday, February 28:
- McDonald's Cool Kid's Night
- $5,000 Guaranteed 50/50 draw in aid of Badger Relief Fund.

Saturday, March 1:
- Eastern Audio Special Event Night
- Scouts / Girl Guides Night




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