Toronto Marlies Weekly
November 28, 2012 - American Hockey League (AHL) - Toronto Marlies News Release
What You Need To Know About The Toronto Marlies...
- The Marlies have outshot opponents 122-69 over their last three games
- Mike Kostka ranks 4th (tie) in scoring amoungst AHL defenceman (16)
- The Marlies have posted a record of 8-3-0-1 when scoring the first goal of the game
- Toronto's powerplay ranks 21st (tie) in the AHL while their penalty kill ranks 23rd
- Keith Aucoin ranks 4th (tie) in AHL assists (14)
- The Marlies rank 11th in the AHL in average attendance (6,239)
- When leading after two periods the Marlies hold a record of 6-0-0-1
- Toronto has made two game time changes. Both December 1 and December 8 are now 7 p.m. start times.
To purchase tickets for Toronto Marlies home games call the team's ticket line at 416-597-PUCK (7825). Last Week:
The Toronto Marlies dropped three straight road games this past week against Eastern Conference opponents.
On Thursday, Toronto fell to the Binghamton Senators, AHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators, by a score of 3-2. Matt Frattin and Carter Ashton scored for the Marlies, while Ben Scrivens took the loss.
The Marlies traveled to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday where they were defeated 2-1 by the Pittsburgh Penguins top affiliate. Will Acton had Toronto's lone goal.
On Sunday, Toronto lost to the Hershey Bears, AHL affiliate of the Washington Capitals, by a score of 4-2.
Despite outshooting the Bears 42-19, Matt Frattin and Mark Fraser were the only Marlies that managed to beat goaltender Braden Holtby. Mark Owuya took the loss for Toronto.
Look Ahead:
Toronto will play three games in three nights this coming weekend.
On Friday, Toronto will play their 13th road game of the season against the Rochester Americans, AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres. Puck drop is set for 7:05 p.m. T.J.
Brennan and Marcus Foligno pace the Amerks in scoring with 17 points. Goaltender David Leggio has posted a record of 9-5-0-0 in 15 starts this season.
Toronto will return to Ricoh Coliseum for the back half of a home and home with Rochester on Saturday. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. The game can also be seen live on Rogers Sportsnet ONE.
On Sunday, Toronto will play host to the Lake Erie Monsters, AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, at 3 p.m.
Rookie Mike Sgarbossa leads the Monsters in points with 17.
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