Toronto Marlies Weekly
Published on October 16, 2014 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Toronto Marlies News Release
Last Week
The Toronto Marlies split their opening 10th Anniversary weekend series with the Utica Comets, affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks. The season kicked off Saturday October 11th at Ricoh in a tightly contested affair. The Marlies were unable to regain the lead after a strong second period from Utica who went on to win 2-1 with goals from Alexandre Grenier and Dustin Jeffrey. Marlies goaltender Antoine Bibeau, in his first AHL start, was steady making 32 saves in the losing effort. Forward Connor Brown, also making his AHL debut, assisted on Trevor Smith's first period goal for his first AHL point.
Sunday's rematch saw a change of fortunes for the Marlies. The scoring opened with a shorthanded tally from Troy Bodie in the second period. Trailing 2-1 late in the third period, Viktor Loov tied the game and forced overtime with his first goal and first AHL point. The smooth skating Swede then converted a pass from Spencer Abbott in overtime to give the Marlies their first win of the season by a score of 3-2. Loov was named the game's first star.
Get To Know Your Marlies:
Viktor Loov (pronounced Love )
#50
Shoots: Left
Age: 21
Birthplace: Sodertalje, Sweden
Viktor Loov joins the Marlies after spending last season with MODO of the Swedish Hockey League. Loov was drafted by the Maple Leafs in the seventh round, 209th overall, in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Look Ahead The Marlies face a busy weekend with their first 3-in-3 of the season. On Friday night, the Marlies travel to Hamilton to take on the rival Bulldogs, affiliate of the Montreal Canadians, in what will be the first road game of the season.
Saturday sees the Marlies back defending home ice when the Rochester Americans, affiliate of the Buffalo Sabers, come to town for a 3pm tilt. The two teams split their exhibition games this season. The weekend wraps up on Sunday at Ricoh verses the Rockford Ice Hogs, affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks.
Marlies Upcoming Games
October 17 - 7:30 p.m. @ Hamilton
October 18 - 3 p.m. vs. Rochester
October 19 - 3 p.m. vs. Rockford
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