Marlies Drop Bulldogs 2-1
Published on October 20, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Toronto Marlies News Release
The Toronto Marlies defeated the Hamilton Bulldogs, AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens, by a score of 2-1 this afternoon at Ricoh Coliseum.
T.J. Brennan's league leading eighth goal of the season opened the scoring on a powerplay at 8:29 of the first period. Carter Ashton's first goal of the year gave the Marlies a 2-0 lead at 5:30 of the middle frame. The Bulldogs cut the lead in half at 2:08 of the third period on Mike Blunden's second goal of the season.
The Marlies return to the ice on Wednesday, October 23 for a 7 p.m. home game against the Rockford IceHogs, AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks. Tickets are still available and can be purchased by calling the team's ticket line at 416-597-PUCK (7825).
Toronto Goal Scorers: T.J. Brennan, Carter Ashton (GWG)
Hamilton Goal Scorer(s): Mike Blunden
Game Notes
- Toronto outshot Hamilton 28-18
- The Marlies went 2-for-8 on the powerplay and 6-for-6 on the penalty kill
- With a goal tonight T.J. Brennan extended his point streak to five games
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