Toronto Marlies Weekly
January 2, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Toronto Marlies News Release
Last Week: The Toronto Marlies earned three out of a possible four points this past week.
On Friday night in Michigan, the Marlies fell to the Grand Rapids Griffins, AHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings, by a score of 3-2 in a shootout. Will Acton and Matt Frattin recorded goals for Toronto in regulation and Ben Scrivens stopped 24 of 26 shots.
The Griffins managed two goals in the shootout, while Joe Colborne registered the only tally for Toronto. Saturday night marked the second half of a back-to-back between the two teams. Toronto defeated Grand Rapids by a score of 3-1 at the Van Andel arena. Ryan Hamilton had his third multi-goal game of the season and Carter Ashton added the other tally for Toronto. Jussi Rynnas made 27 saves to earn his fifth victory of the year.
Look Ahead: Toronto plays host to the Hamilton Bulldogs, AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens, tonight at Ricoh Coliseum. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. Toronto has posted a record of 4-2-0-0 against Hamilton so far this season.
Gabriel Dumont and Brendan Gallagher lead the Bulldogs in points with 18 in 31 games. On Saturday afternoon, Toronto will play host to the Rockford IceHogs, AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, at 3 p.m. Martin St. Pierre leads the IceHogs in points with 30 in 33 games.
Rockford currently ranks eighth in the Western Conference with 36 points.
In their last game of the week, the Marlies travel to Hamilton for a Tuesday night game with the Bulldogs. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. The game will mark the eighth of 12 meetings between the two teams this season.
What You Need To Know About The Toronto Marlies...
- Head Coach Dallas Eakins will return to the AHL All- Star game for the second time in as many seasons. He was an assistant coach for Oklahoma City's Todd Nelson last year
- The Marlies have won 10 of their last 13 games and are currently on an eight game point streak
- Paul Ranger ranks seventh (tie) in AHL plus/minus (+14)
- Captain Ryan Hamilton ranks eighth (tie) in AHL goals (14). Hamilton has nine goals in his last 11 games
- Keith Aucoin ranks sixth (tie) in AHL points (32) and second (tie) in AHL assists (25)
- Mike Kostka ranks third in AHL powerplay assists (12)
- Toronto has not lost back-to-back games since November 25
To purchase tickets for Toronto Marlies home games call the team's ticket line at 416-597-PUCK (7825).
Marlies Upcoming Schedule
Wed, Jan. 2nd vs. Hamilton - 7 p.m.
Sat, Jan. 5th vs. Rockford - 3 p.m.
Tue, Jan 8th @ Hamilton - 7:30 p.m.
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