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Toronto Marlies Weekly

Published on October 9, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Toronto Marlies News Release


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- T.J. Brennan ranks 1st (tie) in AHL scoring with 6 points (4 goals, 2 assists) and 1st (tie) in AHL goals (4) through two games. Brennan also ranks 2nd (tie) in AHL plus/minus (+3)

- Toronto's powerplay ranks 10th in the AHL (18.8%), while their penalty kill ranks 6th in the AHL (90.9%)

- The Maple Leafs announced today they have recalled forwards David Broll and Josh Leivo as well as defenceman T.J. Brennan

- Trevor Smith scored the game winning goal in both victories this past weekend

- The last time the Marlies started the season with consecutive victories was 2009-10

- Goaltender Drew MacIntyre ranks 9th in AHL goals against average (1.95)

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

Last Week: The Toronto Marlies opened their 2013-14 regular season with a 4-3 overtime win over the defending champion Grand Rapids Griffins, AHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings. T.J.

Brennan registered the first four-point game on opening night in franchise history. In his first game as captain, Trevor Smith notched the game winning goal on a powerplay with just over three minutes remaining in overtime.

Drew MacIntyre stopped 27 of 30 shots to earn his first victory of the season.

In their second half of back-to-back games, Toronto defeated the Lake Erie Monsters, AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, by a score of 5-1. Trevor Smith tallied two goals and an assist while Drew MacIntyre made 20 saves to earn his second victory in as many days.

Six players that started the season on the Marlies roster have already been called up by the Maple Leafs: Spencer Abbott, T.J.

Look Ahead: In their lone game this coming week, Toronto will host the St. John's IceCaps, AHL affiliate of the Winnipeg Jets, on Saturday at 3 p.m.

The IceCaps opened their 2013-14 campaign by taking three out of a possible four points in two home games against Providence. Eric O'Dell leads the team with four goals, while Goaltender Eddie Pasquale started both games for St. John's, posting a goals against average of 2.47 and a 0.925 save percentage.

Saturday's game can be seen live on Rogers TV and heard on the TSN 1050 radio network.

Marlies Upcoming Games

October 12 - 3 p.m. vs. St. John's

October 18 - 7 p.m. at Rochester

October 20 - 3 p.m. vs. Hamilton

October 23 - 7 p.m. vs. Rockford

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