Future NHLers on the Marlies
Leafs fans are showing heightened interest in the Marlies lately, and deservedly so as they have officially begun their run for the Calder Cup. While AHL success in the playoffs is always a fantastic...
View ArticleToronto Marlies vs. Rochester Americans – Game 3
For the first time ever, the Toronto Marlies have swept a playoff opponent. Give the players and coaching staff full credit, too. Sometimes when a team mounts a big lead in a series it rests on its...
View ArticleGDT: Toronto Marlies vs Abbotsford Heat, Game 1 (Rogers TV, 7:00pm)
Game 1 of the AHL Western Conference semifinals kicks off this evening with a well rested Toronto Marlies taking on the Abbotsford Heat. With the Marlies fresh off a sweep of division rivals, the...
View ArticleGDT: Toronto Marlies vs Abbotsford Heat, Game 5 (10pm, LeafsTV)
ContentsNazem KadriRyan HamiltonKelsey WilsonMark FraserThe Toronto Marlies have a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference Semi-finals and look to deliver a “kill shot” to a team that had their number at...
View ArticleMorning Mashup: Read Don
As in, Red Dawn. Get it? Yeah, I’m not a fan of the title either. It was either that or “Dallas”, but I don’t have the time tonight to write a complicated and funny Marlies metaphor piece that ends...
View ArticleToronto Marlies announce opening day roster, October broadcast schedule...
From the Toronto Marlies: The Toronto Marlies announced Thursday, the team’s 2012-13 opening day roster. The Marlies, who will begin their eighth season on Saturday, open with 24 skaters and three...
View ArticleMarlies 3 v. Amerks 1: Highlights and Quick Thoughts
The Marlies got the result they wanted in their home opener tonight at the Ricoh, finding all their goals on the powerplay in a 3-1 win over Rochester. A pretty dominant 40-minute performance by the...
View ArticleToronto Marlies defeat Oklahoma City Barons 6-5 in OT [Video]
ContentsToronto Marlies vs Oklahoma City Baron’s Highlights Nicolas Deschamps Goal Kenny Ryan Goal Greg Scott Goal Jake Gardiner OT Winner Mike Zigomanis GoalKorbinian Holzer’s Huge Hit Jake Gardiner...
View ArticleToronto Marlies 5, Abbotsford Heat 0
ContentsGame in 6 Dallas Eakins The Game in 6, Dallas Eakins interview and game summary after the jump. Game in 6 Dallas Eakins From the Marlies: “The Toronto Marlies defeated the Abbotsford Heat, AHL...
View ArticleMarlies Notebook – December 23
On Saturday, I took in the Marlies 4-2 win against St. John’s with McKeen’s Hockey pro scouting coordinator Gus Katsaros. First off, he’s an excellent hockey guy who you should follow on Twitter...
View ArticleGDT: Toronto Marlies at Grand Rapids Griffins
The Toronto Marlies (18-9-1) take on the Grand Rapids Griffins (17-9-1) 7pm on TSN 1050 and AHL Live. Depending on how the Charlotte Checkers fare tonight, the Marlies could move into first place in...
View ArticleGDT: Toronto Marlies vs Hamilton Bulldogs
The Toronto Marlies look to continue their strong play of late (1st in the Western Conference) as they face-off against the slumping Hamilton Bulldogs. Toronto leads the season series 4-2 over...
View ArticleGame Day: Rockford IceHogs at Toronto Marlies (3 p.m., Sportsnet)
This just came down the wire from Darren Dreger: Well, if its a close as we’re sensing it could be a very “good day” according to source. — Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) January 5, 2013 And then from...
View ArticleWhy are the Leafs Winning?
The Toronto Maple Leafs are sitting in fifth place in the Eastern Conference (fourth in the Eastern Conference in wins) and some folks, even Leaf fans who write about the game, are simply writing it of...
View ArticleJesse Blacker Called Up
The Toronto Maple Leafs have called up Toronto Marlies defenceman Jesse Blacker. Blacker, 21, has played 53 games for the Marlies this season, collecting 10 points (three goals, seven assists) and 31...
View ArticleLeafs to Sign Prospect Leo Komarov
According to the Toronto Star’s Damien Cox, the Leafs are expected to sign 24 year old forward prospect Leo Komarov to an entry-level contract at some point in the near future. The Maple Leafs hold...
View ArticleDave Morrison Q & A
As mentioned earlier, I had the privilege of chatting with Maple Leafs‘ Director of Amateur Scouting, Dave Morrison this morning to glean some his insight for an upcoming piece in this year’s edition...
View ArticleSpencer Abbott signs with Maple Leafs
Photo: hockeyeastonline.com The Maple Leafs have signed 23-year-old left winger Spencer Abbott of the Maine Black Bears, according to reports. [Abott] had his best season offensively and was named this...
View ArticleToronto Marlies vs. Rochester Americans – Game 1
In case you haven’t heard, the Toronto Marlies beat the Rochester Americans last night 4-3 to take a 1-0 lead in their first round best of five playoff series. The game story and video highlights can...
View ArticleToronto Marlies 2011-12 Point Charts
Short post, as a supplement to Anthony Petrielli and his fine Marlies roundup from Game 1, here is a downloadable .pdf depicting the Toronto Marlies players points progression through the entire...
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