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Marlies Host Thunderbirds for Star Wars Night

February 9, 2019 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Toronto Marlies News Release


The Toronto Marlies (24-16-4-3) return to action today to host the Springfield Thunderbirds (21-19-6-4) for a 4:00 PM start at Coca-Cola Coliseum.

This marks the first meeting between these two teams this season. The Thunderbirds currently sit sixth in the Atlantic Division and 10th in the Eastern Conference while the Marlies sit third in the North Division and sixth in the Eastern Conference. Both teams will be looking to get back in the win column after suffering losses in their last game. The Thunderbirds dropped a 7-1 decision to Rochester and the Marlies were edged by Belleville in overtime. Coming into tonight's game the Thunderbirds are riding a three-game losing streak and have dropped four of their previous five while the Marlies have won three of their last five and six of their last 10.

Players to watch: Chris Mueller leads the Marlies with 47 points (22 goals, 25 assists) and sits third among AHL skaters. Jeremy Bracco is not far behind with 45 points. His 32 assists place him third among AHL Skaters. Mueller and Bracco have displayed great chemistry this season and continue to see success when they're on the ice. Harry Zolnierczyk leads the Thunderbirds with 40 points (nine goals, 31 assists) and has three points in his last four games.

It's Star Wars Night at the Coliseum tonight and fans are encouraged to dress up and arrive early to receive a Marlies Star Wars poster and to meet their favourite Star Wars characters in Marlies Alley before the game. Today's Star Wars game is also in support of SickKids and $5 from every ticket sold will be donated to the SickKids Foundation.

Puck drops at 4:00 PM on Leafs Nation Network and AHLTV. Fans can follow us on Twitter and Instagram for behind-the-scenes action from Coca-Cola Coliseum.

Head to Head (2018-19 Regular Season)

24-16-4-3 Overall Record 21-19-6-4

0-0-0-0 Head To Head 0-0-0-0

Loss 1 Streak Loss 3

167 Goals For 168

164 Goals Against 167

22.5% Power Play Percentage 24.9%

78.1% Penalty Kill Percentage 77.5%

C. Mueller (22) Leading Goal Scorer P. Thompson (23)

C. Mueller (47) Leading Points Scorer H. Zolnierczyk (40)

E. McAdam (9) Wins Leader S. Montembeault (13)

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