AHL Toronto Marlies

Toronto Extends Win Streak with 3-2 Win over Rockford

Published on January 20, 2014 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Toronto Marlies News Release


The Toronto Marlies defeated the Rockford IceHogs, AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, by a score of 3-2 this afternoon at the BMO Harris Bank Center.

Rockford would open the scoring at 11:13 of the first period when Alex Broadhurst notched his 7th goal of the season. The Marlies responded with two tallies in the middle frame from Greg McKegg and Spencer Abbott. T.J. Brennan scored his team leading 17th goal of the season on a powerplay early in the final period to put the Marlies up 3-1. Joakim Nordstrom cut Toronto's lead to one with under 10 minutes remaining in regulation, but the IceHogs were unable to tie the game. With the win, Toronto has now won three consecutive games and has not lost in regulation since January 3.

The Marlies return to the ice tomorrow night when they travel to Wisconsin for a 7:05 p.m. (CST) game against the Milwaukee Admirals, AHL affiliate of the Nashville Predators. For all Toronto Marlies ticket inquiries, please contact the team's ticket line at 416-597-PUCK (7825).

Toronto Goal Scorers: Greg McKegg, Spencer Abbott, T.J. Brennan

Rockford Goal Scorers: Alex Broadhurst, Joakim Nordstrom

Game Notes

- Rockford outshot Toronto 42-22

- The Marlies went 2-for-7 on the powerplay and 5-for-6 on the penalty kill

- Drew MacIntyre earned the victory, while Jason LaBarbera took the loss

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