AHL Toronto Marlies

The Rock Report

Published on October 15, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Toronto Marlies News Release


THIS WEEK'S OPPONENT...

The Hershey Bears (Colorado) will face off against the St. John's Maple Leafs tonight and Thursday for the first time in three AHL seasons... the all-time series is tied at 13-13- 2... Right -winger Brian Willsie returns to the Bears lineup for his sixth season. Willsie had 57 points (27g,28a) in 59 games last season... Goaltender Peter Budaj (Avalanche's 1st choice, 63rd overall in the 2001 Entry Draft) posted a 10- 10-2 record, a 2.66 GAA and a. 911 save percentage in 28 appearances last year... The Hershey Bears are coming off a 4-4 tie against the Syracuse Crunch Saturday night.

2003-04 Leafs vs Hershey: 0-0-0-0
2002-03 Leafs vs Hershey (in St. John's) 0-0-0-0
Leafs vs Hershey (All-Time): 13-13-2

Saturday, October 18th @ 7:30pm (NT) LIVE on Radio NL (930AM), www.sjmapleleafs.ca & Rogers Cable
Sunday, October 19th @ 4:00pm (NT) LIVE on Radio NL (930AM), www.sjmapleleafs.ca & Rogers Sportsnet

The St. John's Maple Leafs and the Manitoba Moose (Vancouver) will renew their homeand home series this Saturday and Sunday at Mile One Stadium... Moose forward Fedor Federov tallied seven points (3g,4a) in two games against the Baby Buds... Forwards Mike Brown and rookie Kyle Wellwood led St. John's with a goal and an assist each against Manitoba... Brandon Reid is back for another season with the Moose. Reid was the team's leading score in 2002-03 with 54 points including 18 goals in 73 games.

2003-04 Leafs vs Manitoba: 1-1-0-0
2003-04 Leafs vs Manitoba (in St. John's) 0-0-0-0
Leafs vs Manitoba (All-Time): 9-9-0

WHO'S HOT...

Mike Brown: Newly aquired Mike Brown had an immediate impact for the Maple Leafs scoring a goal and adding an assist in the team's first win of the saeason, a 5-4 victory over the Moose.

Brendan Bell: Defenceman Brendan Bell is tied for the team lead with 2 assists. He alos leads the team with seven shots on net in two games.

Brad Leeb: Brad Leeb had two assists against the Moose last weekend.

Kyle Wellwood: rookie forward Kyle Wellwood has a goal and an assist in two games so far this season. Wellwood was a Silver Medialit for team Canada at the 2003 World Junior Championships in Halifax.

Jay Harrison: Defenceman Jay Harrison Scored his first goal of the season on Saturday in a 5-4 win over Manitoba. Harrison also has eight Penalty Minutes in two games against the Moose.

LEAFLETS...

- Head Coach Doug Shedden record his first win the AHL last Saturday in a 5-4 victory over the Manitoba Moose.

- Aaron Gavey, with over 400 NHL games under his belt, has been named the 11th captain in St. John's Maple Leafs 13 year history. Defenceman Marc Moro and forward Josh Holden will wear the A.

- The Baby Buds will play four games in five night starting with the Hershey Bears and then the Manitoba Moose.

- St. John's is ranked 4th in the League while on the powerplay at a 33.3% success rate.

- The St. John's Maple Leafs are 8-3-1 in home openers and are 1-1 since moving to Mile One Stadium. Thursday, October 16: Rogers Special Intermission - Sumo Wrestling Debut

ALIANT HOTLINE...

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.

NEXT WEEK'S OPPONENT...

The Maple Leafs will travel to Portland (Maine) for a two game set next Friday and Sunday at the Cumberland County Civic Center.

The Pirates lead the all-time series 17-34-7. Both games will be broadast LIVE on Radio NL (930AM) and www.sjmapleleafs.ca.

ROGERS CABLE / SPORTSNET TV...

OCTOBER: Rogers Cable - Wednesday, Oct. 15; Saturday, Oct. 18; Rogers Sportnet - Sunday, Oct. 19.
NOVEMBER: Rogers Cable - Friday, Nov. 14; Wednesday, Nov. 18; Friday, Nov. 21.
DECEMBER: Rogers Cable - Friday, Dec. 12. JANUARY: Rogers Cable - Friday, Jan.9; Saturday, Jan.10, Friday, Jan.30.

FEBRUARY: Roger Sportsnet - Feb. 6 & 7, AHL All-Star - Rogers Sportsnet - Feb.8 & 9; Rogers Cable - Friday, Feb.20; Friday, Feb.27.
MARCH: Rogers Cable - Friday, Mar.5; Wednesday, Mar.17; Friday, Mar.19.
APRIL: Rogers Sportsnet - Thursday, Apr.1; Roger Cable - Friday, Apr.9; Saturday, Apr.10.

MAPLE LEAFS OPENING WEEK PROMOTIONS...

Wednesday, October 15: Molson Canadian Opening Night Special Giveaway; Guaranteed 50/50 Draw for $10,000.

Thursday, October 16: Rogers Special Intermission - Sumo Wrestling Debut

Saturday, October 18: Pepsi / Scotsburn Magnetic Calendar Giveaway; Chance to win a trip for two to see CHER live in concert.

Sunday, October 19: Aliant Thuderstick Giveaway. Special Matinee game vs the Manitoba Moose @ 4:00pm. Game will be broadcast LIVE on Rogers Sportsnet.

IN THE COMMUNITY...

The Leafs Foundation Legacy Project grant recipient has been determined. In Excess of forty applicants put forth proposals. A press conference detailing the upcoming project will be held in the near future... Scotsburn's Goin 4 Goals is up and running once again in five local schools and Buddy the Puffin has been spotted throughout the local community. For more information regarding the Leafs Foundation initiatives please contact David Bastow at 758- 5489 or dbastow@sjmapleleafs.ca.

F.Y.I. - OCTOBER AT A GLANCE...

- October 9: Leafs Assembly @ Bishop Abraham, 1:30- 3:30pm with Buddy the Puffin.

- October 16: Season Ticket Holder Bonus Ticket Night.

- October 18: Group Sales - Minor Soccer Night.

- October 19: Group Sales - Basketball Night.

- October 20: Special Olympics Luncheon @ the St. John's Convention Centre.

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