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Mark covers all aspects of the Toronto Marlies for Maple Leafs Hot Stove. Mark has been covering the Marlies since 2008 at various outlets and has been with MLHS since 2015. Follow him on twitter: twitter.com/markukleaf
Toronto Marlies vs. Cleveland Monsters, Pontus Aberg

Toronto Marlies slip to fourth straight road defeat with loss in Cleveland

"Better but still not good enough," is an apt description as the Toronto Marlies slipped to a fourth straight loss in Cleveland. Another slow start...
AHL Utica Comets v Toronto Marlies

Toronto Marlies 2019-20 Midseason Review and Player Grades

The Toronto Marlies are currently three-quarters of the way through their eight-game road-trip while the Royal Boat Show takes up residence at the Coca-Cola...
Toronto Marlies vs. Charlotte Checkers

Toronto Marlies lit up for seven goals in Charlotte, fall to 13th loss in...

“Lost for words right now. Pretty frustrated. I think the whole group is frustrated. I think we all haven't been good enough. I think...
Kasimir Kaskisuo of the Toronto Marlies

Mason Marchment nets a hat trick in shootout loss to Charlotte as Toronto Marlies...

Already in the midst of a slump and on the brink of falling out of a playoff berth, the prospect of facing a red-hot...
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. San Antonio Rampage

Toronto Marlies suffer third road loss in seven days with loss in San Antonio

“It was clear from the start in the first period and by a little bit into the second that we weren’t ready to play...
Toronto Marlies vs. San Antonio Rampage

Toronto Marlies light up San Antonio for six to finish three-in-three weekend on a...

Greg Moore was a happy man as the Toronto Marlies came out swinging right from the get-go and effectively wrapped up victory inside 40...
Toronto Marlies vs. Texas Stars

Toronto Marlies fall to Texas Stars after late third-period collapse

It’s beginning to feel like this eight-game road-trip is going to be pivotal for the Toronto Marlies' playoff chances. After losing seven of their last...
Toronto Marlies vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Toronto Marlies humbled on home ice by lowly Lehigh

Had the Toronto Marlies turned a corner with a win against Rochester Americans on Saturday evening? As it turns out, no. The Lehigh Valley Phantoms entered...
Toronto Marlies vs. Rochester Americans, Jeremy Bracco

Three-goal outburst in third period propels Toronto Marlies to win over Rochester

“The reason we had success today was that the entire team was going and every line contributed in some different way. We’ll need that...
Toronto Marlies vs. Syracuse Crunch

Toronto Marlies concede eight in blowout loss to Syracuse

Occasionally throughout the season, I question my sanity as I stay awake until 3-4 am watching hockey. This game was certainly one that had me...
Toronto Marlies vs. Cleveland Monsters, Pontus Aberg

Toronto Marlies suffer fourth straight home defeat with loss to Cleveland

Coming off of their largest defeat of the season in Laval and facing a Cleveland team that had lost four of its last five...
Toronto Marlies vs. Laval Rocket

Toronto Marlies suffer worst loss of the season in Laval

Toronto Marlies Head Coach Greg Moore could have called on a couple of excuses after watching his team fall to their heaviest margin of...
Toronto Marlies vs. Laval Rocket

Three-goal outburst in second period powers Toronto Marlies to win in Laval

After losing the opening game of their post-break three-in-three schedule, the Toronto Marlies manufactured a much-needed response against a North Division opponent in Laval...
Toronto Marlies vs. Belleville Senators

Missed opportunities cost Toronto Marlies in home loss to Belleville

A three-in-three following the Christmas festivities is hardly ideal scheduling for the Toronto Marlies, but they only had themselves to blame for allowing a...
Toronto Marlies vs. Belleville Senators

Six unanswered goals propel Toronto Marlies to comeback victory against Belleville in Greg Moore’s...

Greg Moore’s first game as head coach of the Toronto Marlies will not soon be forgotten. After watching his new team get off to the...
Toronto Marlies vs. Rockford IceHogs

Toronto Marlies fall to third straight defeat with home loss to Rockford

A toothless performance from the Toronto Marlies saw them out-worked by a hungrier Central Division opponent on Sunday afternoon. The Marlies yet again spotted the...
Toronto Marlies vs. Belleville Senators

Toronto Marlies second best in special teams battle in home loss to Belleville

The Toronto Marlies suffered a second-straight loss to a North Division opponent on Saturday, and they only had themselves to blame. The Marlies spotted the...
AHL Utica Comets v Toronto Marlies

Toronto Marlies lit up for six goals in loss to Utica

The Toronto Marlies are a riddle this season. Capable at times of dominating opponents and scoring at will, they're also prone to let-offs featuring some...
Toronto Marlies hockey

Toronto Marlies Fortnight in Review: November 27-December 10

It’s been a busy period for the Toronto Marlies with six games in the span of 10 days. Already without Pierre Engvall, further complicating matters...

Toronto Marlies announce Greg Moore as new Head Coach

When Sheldon Keefe was hired in 2015 as head coach of the Toronto Marlies, more than a few eyebrows were raised over the hiring...

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