AHL Toronto Marlies

Toronto Falls to Norfolk 3-1 in Game 1

Published on June 1, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Toronto Marlies News Release


The Toronto Marlies dropped game one of the Calder Cup Final tonight by a score of 3-1 from the Scope Arena in Norfolk. The Admirals jumped out to a 1-0 lead midway through the first period on a goal from forward Cory Conacher. Tyler Johnson added to the Norfolk lead with a powerplay marker just over 10 minutes into the second period. Carter Ashton's first professional playoff goal cut the lead to 2-1 with over 15 minutes to go in the third period. The Marlies were unable to tie the game on a powerplay late in the third period.

Toronto Goal Scorers: Carter Ashton

Norfolk Goal Scorers: Cory Conacher, Tyler Johnson (GWG), Brandon Segal

Toronto Goaltender: Ben Scrivens stopped 39 of 41 shots

Norfolk Goaltender: Dustin Tokarski stopped 23 of 24 shots

Game Notes

- Norfolk outshot Toronto 42-24

- Carter Ashton registered his first career professional playoff goal

- Ryan Hamilton led the Marlies with 4 shots on goal




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