Marlies Announce 2008-09 TV Schedule
October 17, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Toronto Marlies News Release
The Toronto Marlies announced Friday that their 29 game television schedule for the upcoming season will begin on Saturday, October 18 when they host the Hartford Wolf Pack - AHL affiliate of the New York Rangers - live at 7:00 p.m. The Marlies will partner with Rogers Cable to air 29 games which will comprise of Friday, Saturday and Sunday home dates.
"We're excited to further extend our relationship with Rogers to bring Marlies game broadcasts to Rogers Cable viewers," said Tom Anselmi, executive vice-president and chief operating officer of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. "Rogers is a great television partner that will support bringing Marlies games to more Toronto homes and hockey fans. This relationship will also expose new audiences to the exciting brand of Marlies and AHL hockey."
The television play-by-play duties will be handled by the voice of the Marlies, John Bartlett, who returns for his fourth season calling the action. Former NHLer and Toronto Maple Leaf, Bob McGill, will join Bartlett in the booth for the 2008-09 regular season.
The Marlies return to action this Saturday at Ricoh Coliseum against the Wolf Pack. The Marlies host their division-rival, the Grand Rapids Griffins - AHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings - on Sunday, October 19 at 4:00 p.m. For ticket information, including season ticket packages and priority seating, visit www.torontomarlies.com or call the team's ticket line at 416-597-PUCK.
TORONTO MARLIES 2008-09 TV BROADCAST SCHEDULE
DAY DATE TIME VISITORS @ HOME TEAM NETWORK
Saturday Oct. 18, 2008 7:00pm Hartford @ Toronto Rogers
Sunday Oct. 19, 2008 4:00pm Grand Rapids @ Toronto Rogers
Saturday Oct. 25, 2008 4:00pm Quad City @ Toronto Rogers
Sunday Oct. 26, 2008 4:00pm Houston @ Toronto Rogers
Saturday Nov. 1, 2008 4:00pm Lake Erie @ Toronto Rogers
Sunday Nov. 2, 2008 4:00pm Hamilton @ Toronto Rogers
Sunday Nov. 30, 2008 4:00pm Rochester @ Toronto Rogers
Saturday Dec. 6, 2008 7:00pm Milwaukee @ Toronto Rogers
Friday Dec. 12, 2008 7:00pm Lake Erie @ Toronto Rogers
Sunday Dec. 14, 2008 4:00pm Hamilton @ Toronto Rogers
Friday Jan. 2, 2009 7:00pm Iowa @ Toronto Rogers
Saturday Jan. 3, 2009 4:00pm Philadelphia @ Toronto Rogers
Saturday Jan. 24, 2009 7:00pm Chicago @ Toronto Rogers
Friday Jan. 30, 2009 7:00pm Hamilton @ Toronto Rogers
Saturday Jan. 31, 2009 4:00pm Rockford @ Toronto Rogers
Saturday Feb. 7, 2009 7:00pm Syracuse @ Toronto Rogers
Sunday Feb. 8, 2009 4:00pm Grand Rapids @ Toronto Rogers
Saturday Feb. 14, 2009 4:00pm Grand Rapids @ Toronto Rogers
Sunday Feb. 15, 2009 4:00pm Springfield @ Toronto Rogers
Friday Feb. 20, 2009 7:00pm Hamilton @ Toronto Rogers
Saturday Feb. 21, 2009 4:00pm Rochester @ Toronto Rogers
Sunday Mar. 1, 2009 4:00pm Grand Rapids @ Toronto Rogers
Saturday Mar. 7, 2009 4:00pm Hershey @ Toronto Rogers
Saturday Mar. 14, 2009 4:00pm Lake Erie @ Toronto Rogers
Sunday Mar. 15, 2009 4:00pm Manitoba @ Toronto Rogers
Sunday Mar. 22, 2009 4:00pm San Antonio @ Toronto Rogers
Sunday Mar. 29, 2009 4:00pm Syracuse @ Toronto Rogers
Friday Apr. 10, 2009 7:00pm Manitoba @ Toronto Rogers
Saturday Apr. 11, 2009 5:00pm Hamilton @ Toronto Rogers
• Discuss this story on the American Hockey League message board...
American Hockey League Stories from October 17, 2008
- Monsters' first loss comes at home to Norfolk - Cleveland Monsters
- Albany Sinks Sharks 5-4 In Glens Falls - Albany River Rats
- Dan LaCosta Added to Columbus Blue Jackets Roster on Emergency Recall - Syracuse Crunch
- Crunch edge B-Sens in shootout win - Binghamton Senators
- Denis shines in 2-0 shutout win - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Moose Notch First Win - Manitoba Moose
- Pink Helps Power Rivermen to 3-1 Win - Peoria Rivermen
- Amerks fall to Manitoba, lose fourth straight - Rochester Americans
- Rockford hogties Chops on Friday, 6-3 - Iowa Chops
- Phantoms To Wear Purple On Saturday - Adirondack Phantoms
- Hershey Comes From Behind To Take 5-4 Win Over Phantoms - Adirondack Phantoms
- Pavelec perfect in shutout of Flames - Abbotsford Heat
- Rockford roasts Chops - Rockford IceHogs
- Bulldogs defeat Wolf Pack - AHL
- Granato, Wolves Earn First Win With 1-0 Blanking of Flames - Chicago Wolves
- Devils Stopped by Monarchs, 6-4 - Albany Devils
- Crunch Beat Binghamton in Overtime - Syracuse Crunch
- Monarchs Smokin' Hot South Of The Border - Manchester Monarchs
- Falcons Fall To Bruins 6-3 - Springfield Falcons
- Szczechura Nets Two, Ramo Stops 39, Admirals Get Win #1 - Norfolk Admirals
- Bruins defeat Falcons 6-3 - Providence Bruins
- Rats!... Sharks Fall in New York 5-4. - Worcester Sharks
- McLean scores twice in the shootout to bite his former team and win the game for the Sound Tigers - Bridgeport Islanders
- Kings Sign Greene To Five-Year Deal - Manchester Monarchs
- Crunch Announce Details of Supercuts Magnetic Schedule Giveaway - Syracuse Crunch
- Friday, October 24th Wolf Pack Game Is "Pink in the Rink" Night - Connecticut Whale
- Houston Aeros' Kolanos recalled by Minnesota Wild - Houston Aeros
- Admirals Home Opener Saturday Night - Milwaukee Admirals
- Kings Sign Campbell To Multi-Year Contract - Manchester Monarchs
- San Jose Sharks Recall Left Wing Brad Staubitz - Worcester Sharks
- Worcester Sharks Announce Fidelity Investments Community Seats - Worcester Sharks
- Amerks Kickoff Two-Game Road Set Tonight In Manitoba - Rochester Americans
- Brown, Johnson Reassigned To Wheeling - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- AHL Quick Hits - AHL
- Flames Sign Craig Switzer To Professional Try-Out Agreement - Abbotsford Heat
- Sens Battle Crunch In Home Opener Tonight - Binghamton Senators
- Marlies Announce 2008-09 TV Schedule - Toronto Marlies
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
