Marlies Forward Jiri Tlusty Named AHL Player of the Month

Published on March 3, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Toronto Marlies News Release

The American Hockey League announced today that Toronto Marlies forward Jiri Tlusty has been named the CCM/AHL Player of the Month for February. In 11 games last month, Tlusty notched 12 goals and 11 assists for 23 points while recording a plus-11 rating.

Tlusty, 20, began the month by scoring Toronto's only goal in a 4-1 loss to Syracuse on February 7, and then matched a franchise record with four assists in a 10-5 win over Grand Rapids on February 8. Tlusty had his biggest game of his young career on February 18, scoring five goals on five shots and posting a plus-six rating in the Marlies 8-5 victory over Syracuse. The Slany, CZE native had his nine-game point streak (11 goals, nine assists) snapped on February 21 against Rochester, but added two, three-point efforts to finish out the month.

In recognition of his achievement, Tlusty will be presented with an etched crystal award prior to an upcoming Marlies home game.

Tlusty leads the Marlies in goals (21) and ranks second on the club in assists (29) and points (50) in 49 games played this season. Tlusty has collected four assists in 14 NHL games with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2008-09.

The Marlies are back in action tomorrow night when they host the Providence Bruins - AHL affiliate of the Boston Bruins - at 7:00 p.m. at Ricoh Coliseum. Fans can listen to all Toronto Marlies regular season games on THE FAN 590 or fan590.com. For ticket information, including season ticket packages and group seats, visit www.torontomarlies.com or call the team's ticket line at 416-597-PUCK.

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