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March 16, 2024

Toronto Marlies Top Rochester Americans In Second of Three Game Weekend

The Toronto Marlies took down the Americans 7-3 on Saturday afternoon at Scotiabank Arena.Toronto is now tied for fourth in the North Division with a 26-20-9-2 record.

The game was scoreless through 20 minutes of play, but the teams combined for six goals in the second period.

Nick Abruzzese opened the scoring 1:52 into the middle frame. Dylan Gambrell added a second goal at 5:17. Brandon Biro scored the Amerks first goal at 8:33 and Viktor Neuchev tied the game at two seven minutes later. Logan Shaw scored the Marlies third goal of the game with just over a minute remaining in the second, but Mason Jobst tied the game 20 seconds later, leaving the game tied through 40 minutes of play.

Kieffer Bellows scored twice in the third period to secure a Marlies victory. He fired home the game winner just over a minute into the final frame and then added an insurance marker at 13:58. Joseph Blandisi and Mikko Kokkonen each scored an empty net goal at 17:08 and 19:21 in the third, respectively.

Logan Shaw’s line, which included Nick Abruzzese and Kieffer Bellows on each wing, combined for ten points against the Amerks. Saturday’s game was the third time this season that Abruzzese recorded three points and it was Bellows’ fourth two-goal game.

"I think we just have good chemistry,” Shaw said about his line after the game. “Our message to each other on the bench is just play the right way and good things will happen for us. We like playing with each other, we like having the puck. We are trying to do it right and put the puck in deep when we have to. I think with our line – with Belly and my size andBruiser's ability to make plays – we can out-play teams in their end of the ice.”

“Just a lot more of that,” Abruzzese said when asked what he’d like to see as the Marlies enter their final stretch of the season.“Obviously everyone is kind of in the mix right now. Every team has got an opportunity to make the playoffs, so everyone is going to be fighting for these points. Just expect a lot more of that. Raise the level more.”

The Marlies will close out a busy weekend of three games in three days at Coca-Cola Coliseum on Sunday afternoon against the Laval Rocket. Puck drop is at 4:00pm on the Toronto Maple Leafs app or  AHLTV.

February 1, 2024

Ryan Tverberg Named AHL Rookie Of The Month

The American HockeyLeague announced today that Toronto Marlies forward Ryan Tverberg has been selected as AHL Rookie of the Month for January.

Tverberg, 22, recorded five goals and 10 assists through 11 games this past month. He is tied for 10thin assists (18) and 18th in points (7-18-25) amongst all rookies in24 games this season. The Richmond Hill, Ontario native collected three multi-point games including five points (4 goals, 1 assist) against the Belleville Senators on Jan. 12. He was the third Marlie to record four or more goals in one game and set the franchise record for most power play goals scored in one period (3). Tverberg was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the seventh round (213th overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft.

The Toronto Marlies are the primary development program for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Since 2005, 148players have appeared in regular season games at both the NHL and AHL levels. The current Maple Leafs roster features 10 players who have dressed for both theMaple Leafs and Marlies – Simon Benoit, Pontus Holmberg, Martin Jones, William Lagesson, Timothy Liljegren, Bobby McMann, William Nylander, Morgan Rielly, Nicholas Robertson and Joseph Woll.

January 14, 2024

Toronto Marlies Sign Forward Kieffer Bellows To An AHL Contract

The Toronto Marlies announced today that the hockey club has signed forward Kieffer Bellows to an AHL contract for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. He originally signed a professional try out with the Marlies on October 30.

Bellows, 25, has recorded 26 points (14 goals, 12 assists) in 25 games this season with the Marlies. He has appeared in 162 career AHL games with Bridgeport and Lehigh Valley, registering 51 goals and 35 assists. The Edina, Minnesota native has also collected 28 points (14 goals, 14 assists) in 95 career NHL games. He was drafted in the first round (19th overall) of the 2016 NHL draft by the New York Islanders.

The Toronto Marlies are the primary development program for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Since 2005, 148players have appeared in regular season games at both the NHL and AHL levels. The current Maple Leafs roster features 10 players who have dressed for both theMaple Leafs and Marlies – Simon Benoit, Pontus Holmberg, Martin Jones, William Lagesson, Timothy Liljegren, Bobby McMann, William Nylander, Morgan Rielly, Nicholas Robertson and Joseph Woll.

Game RecapS

Toronto Marlies Fall To Rochester Americans In First Of Three-In-Three Weekend
March 15, 2024

The Toronto Marlies fell 5-3 to the Rochester Americans on Friday night in the first game of a three-in-three weekend.

In the first period, the visitors struck early as the captain, Logan Shaw, scored just 24 seconds into the game to give Toronto an early 1-0 lead. At 6:28 Mason Jobst tied the game at one, and just over eight minutes later Nikita Novikov gave the Amerks a 2-1 lead.

In the second period, Jiri Kulich added another for the Amerks. Before the period was over, Roni Hirvonen got one back for the Marlies, making it 3-2 at the intermission.

In the third, Isak Rosen and Viktor Neuchev both score for Rochester, bringing their total to five. Josiah Slavin scored for the Marlies, but it wasn't enough as the Americans took a 5-3 victory.

The two teams meet again on Saturday afternoon at Scotiabank Arena. Puck drop is at 1:30pm on the Toronto Maple Leafs App and AHLTV.

Toronto Marlies Fall To Springfield Thunderbirds
March 9, 2024

The Toronto Marlies fell 5-1 to the Springfield Thunderbirds on Saturday night. The two teams will meet again in Toronto in early April.

In the first period, former Toronto Marlie Adam Gaudette opened the scoring against his former team with a power play goal at 14:29.

In the second period, Gaudette scored another, giving Springfield a 2-0 lead. Alex Steeves responded for the visitors, scoring his 20th goal of the season just a couple of minutes later. Hunter Skinner would add another for the home team before the period was over.

In the third, former Toronto Marlie Joseph Duszak added another for the Thunderbirds, before Gaudette completed the hat trick with an empty net goal at 18:01.

The Marlies return to action on Friday night in Rochester. Puck drop is at 7:05 on AHLTV.

Toronto Marlies Defeat Utica Comets In Shootout
March 8, 2024

The Toronto Marlies defeated the Utica Comets 7-6 in a shootout on Friday night.

In the first period, it was Marlies captain, Logan Shaw, who got the visitors on the board first just 4:09 into the game. Just under halfway through the period, Brian Halonen tied the game at one. Shortly before the period was over, Zach Solow scored his ninth of the year to give Toronto a 2-1 lead after 20 minutes of play.

In the middle frame, Ryan Schmelzer scored shorthanded to tie the game at two. A few minutes later, Nolan Foote scored on the power play to give the Comets a 3-2 lead. Just under two minutes later, Kieffer Bellows scored his team-leading 23rd goal of the year to tie the game at three. The Comets then scored two goals in 14 seconds to take a 5-3 lead into the second intermission.

But, the Marlies came out firing to start the third. 28 seconds in to the frame, Ryan Tverberg scored a power play goal to bring the Marlies within one. Just a few minutes later, Logan Shaw scored his second of the game to tie it at five. Later in the frame, Justin Dowling scored to give the Comets a 6-5 lead. With just under two minutes remaining, Nick Abruzzese tied the game at six with his 11th of the season.

60 minutes wasn't enough on Friday night, and overtime was needed. In the extra frame, both teams exchanged chances, but neither team found the back of the net. In the shootout, Alex Steeves scored the lone goal, and Dennis Hildeby shut the door on all three Comets' shooters, leading the Marlies to a 7-6 victory.

Toronto returns to action on Saturday as they head to Springfield to face the Thunderbirds. Puck drop is at 7:05pm on AHLTV.

Toronto Marlies Top Belleville Senators In Wednesday Afternoon Matchup
March 6, 2024

The Toronto Marlies took down the Belleville Senators 3-2 on Wednesday afternoon at Coca-Cola Coliseum. Toronto is now fourth in the North Division with a 24-18-9-2 record.

Nick Abruzzese opened the scoring with a breakaway goal 7minutes into the first period, giving the Marlies a quick 1-0 lead. Egor Sokolov tied the game for the Senators at 6:06 in the second period and Zach Ostapchuk added a second Senators goal just over four minutes later. Roni Hirvonen scored at 15:38 in the second, tying the game at two through 20minutes of play.

Zach Solow scored just over three minutes into the finalframe, securing the win for the Marlies.

Toronto killed off all five of the Senators power plays opportunities on Wednesday morning, including a 5-on-3 late in the third period.

“The special teams were huge for us today,” head coach John Gruden said after the game. “The momentum shifts but more importantly the blocked shots. And the ability to protect the front of the net so they don't get those second opportunities and I thought we did a really good job of doing that today.”

Dennis Hildeby picked up his 14th win onWednesday, stopping 28 of 30 shots on goal and a Belleville shoot out attempt early in the third period.

 “Yeah, again, I'm sure, he would have probably liked maybe the second one back, but, man, when he made that save on that penalty shot – it was huge,” Gruden said. “It gave our bench a tremendous amount of life. After he made that save, we killed that penalty off then we scored that big goal. And he shut the door. He was as good as I've seen him all season and man, we needed him to be.”

With two assists on Wednesday, Kyle Clifford has registered a point in three straight games. Clifford has posted six points over that span.  

 The Marlies are back in action on Friday in Utica. Puck drop is at 7:00pm on AHLTV.

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