Marlies Drop Griffins on Milestone Afternoon in Toronto
Published on December 16, 2012 under 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 of 5-0 this afternoon at Ricoh Coliseum.
After a scoreless first period, Keith Aucoin gave Toronto a 1-0 lead, 20 seconds into the middle frame. The goal marked Aucoin's 800th career AHL point, moving him into sole possession of 11th all-time on the AHL scoring list. Nazem Kadri would record his seventh goal of the season at 6:59, giving the Marlies a 2-0 lead. Aucoin then tallied his second goal of the afternoon on a powerplay with three seconds left in the period, pushing Toronto's lead to 3-0. The Marlies would add two goals in less than 45 seconds during the third period to secure a 5-0 victory. With the shutout, Jussi Rynnas moved into sole possession of first place on the all-time Toronto Marlies shutout list.
Toronto will travel to Cleveland for a Wednesday night game with the Lake Erie Monsters, AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. Toronto returns home for two games next weekend. Tickets are still available and can be purchased by calling the team's ticket line at 416-597-PUCK (7825).
Toronto Goal Scorers: Keith Aucoin (2; GWG), Nazem Kadri, Nicolas Deschamps, Ryan Hamilton
Grand Rapids Goal Scorer (s):
Game Notes
- Grand Rapids outshot Toronto 31-26
- Toronto went 2-for-7 on the powerplay and 7-for-7 on the penalty kill
- With his goal tonight, Ryan Hamilton is now just one shy of tying Jeremy Williams for first place all-time in goals by a Toronto Marlies player (74)
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