AHL Toronto Marlies

Toronto Marlies Weekly

March 13, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Toronto Marlies News Release


What You Need To Know About The Toronto Marlies...

- Defenceman Paul Ranger ranks 11th in AHL plus/minus rating (+18)

- Captain Ryan Hamilton ranks 5th (tie) in AHL goals (25)

- Toronto currently ranks 8th in average AHL attendance (6,531)

- The Marlies hold the best home record in the Western Conference (21-8-0-2)

- Rookie forward Greg McKegg has registered six points in his last six games

- Toronto ranks 13th in AHL powerplay percentage (17.5%) and 9th (tie) in AHL penalty kill percentage (84.6%)

- Brad Ross recorded his first multi-point game with the Marlies on Sunday against Peoria (2 goals, 1 assist)

To purchase tickets for Toronto Marlies home games call the team's ticket line at 416-597-PUCK (7825). Last Week:

The Toronto Marlies posted a record of 1-1-0-0 this past week. On Saturday, Toronto was defeated by the Abbotsford Heat, AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames, by a score of 4-2 at Ricoh Coliseum.

Greg Scott and Joe Colborne notched goals for Toronto while Drew MacIntyre made 19 saves in the loss. The Marlies went 0-for-3 on the powerplay and 4-for-5 on the penalty kill. Abbotsford outshot Toronto 23-18.

In the second half of back- to-back games, the Marlies defeated the Peoria Rivermen, AHL affiliate of the St. Louis Blues, by a score of 4-1. Rookie forwards Brad Ross and Greg McKegg each recorded three points while Jussi Rynnas stopped 20 of 21 shots in the victory. Toronto went 1-for-6 on the powerplay and 4-for-4 on the penalty kill. The Marlies outshot the Rivermen 30-21.

Look Ahead:

The Marlies will take to the ice four times this coming week. Three of Toronto's next four games will be against the Lake Erie Monsters, AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche. Tonight, the Marlies and Monsters square off at Ricoh Coliseum. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. The two teams will meet on two different occasions later this week on both Sunday afternoon and Tuesday night. Rookie forwards Mike Sgarbossa and Andrew Agozzino lead the Monsters in points with 41.

Goaltender Calvin Pickard has posted 16 wins in 38 starts so far this season. The Marlies are 1-1-2- 0 against Lake Erie this season. On Saturday night, Toronto hosts the Rochester Americans, AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres.

Puck drop is set for 5 p.m. Mark Mancari leads the Amerks with 52 points in 57 games. Goaltender David Leggio has posted a record of 30-17-1 in 48 games this season. Marlies Upcoming Schedule *All times local

Wed, Mar. 13: LE @ TOR - 7 p.m.

Sat, Mar. 16: RCH @ TOR - 5 p.m.

Sun, Mar. 17: TOR @ LE - 4 p.m.

Tue, Mar. 19: TOR @ LE - 7 p.m.

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