Monarchs Sign Toffoli to Tryout
April 7, 2011 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Manchester Monarchs News Release
MANCHESTER, NH - The Manchester Monarchs, the primary affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, have signed center Tyler Toffoli to an amateur tryout agreement, Monarchs Director of Hockey Operations Hubie McDonough announced today.
Toffoli, 18, recently wrapped up his third season playing for the Ottawa 67's of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). While leading the 67's in goals (57) and points (108) this past season, he was also second on the team in assists (51). The center also finished the season tied for first in the OHL in points with 108 (57-51108), alongside right wing Jason Akeson of the Kitchener Rangers.
The 6-foot-1, 183-pound native of Toronto, Ontario played in the OHL All Star Game for the Eastern Conference All Stars, where he tallied five assists.
Toffoli has recorded 238 points (111-127238) and 103 penalty minutes through 188 games with the 67's over the last three seasons. He also played in 23 playoff games with the 67's, recording 12 goals and 17 assists for 29 points (12-1729).
Originally selected by the Kings in the second-round (47th overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, Toffoli will wear No. 16 for the Monarchs.
The Monarchs return to action Friday, April 8 as they take on the Adirondack Phantoms at 7:00 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless Arena. Join the Monarchs and celebrate the best fans in the AHL on Fan Appreciation Night! The first 3,000 fans will receive aluminum water bottles, courtesy of Pepsi. Enter to win a Monarchs game-worn jersey right off the back of your favorite players in the Shirt Off Our Back raffle! Catch all the play-by-play action of Monarchs hockey with Ken Cail on the Monarchs Radio Network WGAM 900/1250 AM and at www.manchestermonarchs.com.
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