Toronto Marlies Weekly
February 26, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Toronto Marlies News Release
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Last Week
The past week saw the Marlies in action four times, playing to a record of 2-2-0-0. The Marlies began their weekend in Utica, taking on the North division leading Comets.
Goaltender Jacob Markstrom, since recalled to the NHL, was the games' first star steering away 26 shots to fend off the Marlies, 5-2. Ryan Rupert and Brendan Leipsic both recorded goals, while Antoine Bibeau faced 23 shots in the losing effort.
On Saturday, the Marlies faced Texas, last year's Calder Cup Champions, in the final meeting between the two clubs this season. Looking to even the season series, Toronto's Brendan Mikkelson would be the only Marlie to get a shot past Texas goaltender Jussi Rynnas. The Marlies fell 3-1.
Sunday brought the Charlotte Checkers into town for the first of two games, along with goaltender Drew MacIntyre who backstopped the Marlies to the Conference finals last season. All pleasantries would be quickly forgotten as the Marlies scored a season high six goals, including four in the third period to seal a 6-3 victory.
The two teams met again Wednesday for a school day matchup; the second of three for the Marlies this year. Toronto would strike early, with two goals in the first period and adding one more in each remaining periods for a 4-1 win. Connor Brown recorded three points, while Ryan Rupert collected the game winner.
The defensive pairing of Andrew MacWilliam and Kevin Marshall has a strong performance with each player recording a +8 over the four game stretch this week.
Get To Know Your Marlies:
Troy Bodie
#19
Shoots: Right
Age: 30
Birthplace: Portage La
Prairie, MB
Over the weekend Tory Bodie was named as the sixth captain in Toronto Marlies history. He takes over the duties held by current Maple Leaf Trevor Smith. Bodie brings consistent work ethic and leadership to the Marlies.
Look Ahead
Toronto is on the road for their next two contests. First is a match-up with the Americans in Rochester, NY. Toronto looks to build on their 3-2 season series advantage against the club. The Marlies then head to Adirondack for a game against the Flames. The season series between the clubs sits at 1-1-1-0. The Marlies and Flames faceoff three times in the next 10 days as the race for the Calder Cup Playoffs heats up.
Marlies Upcoming Games (EST)
February 27 @ Rochester 7:00 p.m.
February 28 @ Adirondack 7:00 p.m.
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