The Rock Report
Published on February 25, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Toronto Marlies News Release
This Week's Opponents
Tuesday, February 25
www.sjmapleleafs.ca and Radio NF, 930AM 9:30pm (NT)
The Manitoba Moose (26-38-7-0) are currently 2nd in the Canadian Division with 59 points... The Moose defeated the Maple Leafs Sunday past by a score of 5-2... The Maple Leafs lead the season series against Manitoba with a 3-2-0-0 record... Manitoba is ranked 13th in the AHL while on the powerplay at 16.3% and are 24th overall while killing penalties at 81%... Right winger Pat Kavanagh has the hot hand for the Moose tallying nine points (4G,5A) in his last 10 games. Kavanagh has 22 points (12G,10A) in 50 games this season... Goaltender Tyler Moss is 2-1-1 and has a 2.71 AVG. in Manitoba's last five games... The Moose will close out the regular season at Mile One Stadium April 2nd & 4th.
2002-03 Leafs vs Manitoba: 3-2-0-0
2002-03 Leafs vs Manitoba (in St. John's) 2-0-0-0
Leafs vs Manitoba (All-Time): 7-6-0-0 Friday, February 28
Rogers Television 7:30pm (NT)
Saturday, March 1
www.sjmapleleafs.ca, Radio NF, 930AM 7:00pm (NT)
The Providence Bruins are currently 1st in the North Division and 2nd in the AHL with 86 points and a 38-13-7-3 record... The Bruins are 8-1-0-1 in their last 10 games and are coming off a 4-2 win Sunday over the Springfield Falcons... The Bruins are ranked 9th with the man advantage at 17.3% and are 8th while penalty killing at 85.5%... Matt Herr is 6th in the AHL with 60 points (29G,31A) in 58 games this season... Andy Hilbert is 3rd in the league with 30 goals. Hilbert is second in team scoring with 57 points in 49 games... Goaltender Andrew Raycroft has a 20-9-3 record, a 2.53 AVG. and a .916 save percentage in 34 games this season... This will be the only appearance at Mile One For Providence this season.
2002-03 Leafs vs Providence: 0-2-0-0
2002-03 Leafs vs Providence (in St. John's) 0-0-0-0
Leafs vs Providence (All-Time): 13-10-1
Hot Leafs
Doug Doull (LW): Doug Doull had one goal and two assists in four games last week. Doull has 20 points including a career high 12 goals in 53 games.
Jamie Hodson (G): In his last five games Hodson is 2-1-0. Jamie Hodson is 3-3-1 with one shutout, has a 2.97 AVG. and a .916 save percentage in seven games with St. John's this season.
Sherwood/AHL Player of the Week
The St. John's Maple Leafs did not nominate a player for the Sherwood / AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, February 23.
Upcoming Promotions
Friday, February 28: McDonald's McCool Kid's Night.
Saturday, March 1: Eastern Audio Special Event Night.
9th Annual Wives Carnival
The 9th Annual St. John's Maple Leafs Wives Charity Carnival is fast approaching. Last year's carnival raised over $30,000 for local charities. Join the Maple Leafs players, their wives and staff in games of chance and a day filled with interactive fun from 1-5 pm on Sunday, March 2.
Aliant Hot Line
Follow all 80 St. John's Maple Leafs games this season on the Aliant/Maple Leafs Hotline. Listen for in-depth game wrap ups and scoring summaries by calling 1-800-363-(LEAF)5323.
Leaflets / Headliners
The St. John's Maple Leafs are still in the hunt for the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference. The Baby Buds are just six points back of the 10th place Springfield Falcons.
The Maple Leafs are 3rd in the Canadian Division with 50 points and have a 22-34-5-1 record. St. John's is 5-5-0-0 in their last 10 games and are coming off a 5-2 loss Sunday to the Manitoba Moose.
The Maple Leafs are 2-3-0-0 on their current 7 game road trip. St. John's will kick off a 10 game - 22 day homestand this Friday against the Providence Bruins.
The 9th Annual St. John's Maple Leafs Wives Charity Carnival is scheduled for this Sunday, March 2 from 1-5pm. Last year's carnival raised $35,000 for local charities.
St. John's has 18 games remaining in the 2002-03 regular season. 12 of those games will be played at Mile One Stadium.
Next Week's Opponents
The St. John's Maple Leafs take on the visiting Syracuse Crunch next Friday & Saturday, March 7th & 8th. St. John's will be looking for the series sweep. The Maple Leafs won both games in Syracuse this season outscoring the Crunch 9-2.
American Hockey League Stories from February 25, 2003
- Checkers Shut Out Greenville 4-0 - Charlotte Checkers
- Rampage Weekly Notes - San Antonio Rampage
- Buck-a-Bag Popcorn Night at the Station Wednesday - Saint John Flames
- Calder Cup Tour begins Thursday - AHL
- Sound Tigers Named Minor League Team Of The Week - Bridgeport Islanders
- Avery Returns to Griffins - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Bootland Assigned to Toledo - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Trumbull Appreciation Night Saturday - Bridgeport Islanders
- Audette Recalled by the Canadiens - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Sanford Summoned, Backman Back - Worcester IceCats
- Sunday is Justin Williams Bobblehead Night - Adirondack Phantoms
- Wolf Pack Show Some 'Character' - Connecticut Whale
- Riverhawks unveil new website - Cincinnati RailRaiders
- Admirals Playoff Packages Now on Sale - Norfolk Admirals
- The Rock Report - Toronto Marlies
- Maple Leafs Game Day Preview - Toronto Marlies
- LaPlante Assigned to Roanoke - Norfolk Admirals
- Pittsburgh Penguins recall defenseman Richard Lintner from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Crunch Announce Details Of 'Score With ShoppingTown Mall' Program - Syracuse Crunch
- Admirals Update - Norfolk Admirals
- Checkers Continue Six-Game Road Trip Tuesday - Charlotte Checkers
- Dollar Beer Night Returns March 5 - Syracuse Crunch
- Norfolk Recalls Balan - Norfolk Admirals
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