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Mark Rackham

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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
Artur Akhtyamov, Toronto Marlies

Winner-takes-all Game 3 set for Sunday after Toronto Marlies go “off script” in shutout...

“We didn’t do a very good job executing our game plan. When you’re connected and willing to simplify things, everything happens naturally. But if...
Toronto Marlies win Game 1

Artur Akhtyamov notches first career playoff shutout, Toronto Marlies dominate Rochester in Game 1

“In a best-of-three, we know we can’t afford a bad start, especially against a team that transitions like they do and gets after it....
Toronto Marlies hockey

Toronto Marlies vs. Rochester Americans: First Round Playoff Series Preview & Schedule

The Toronto Marlies missed out on the opportunity to clinch an automatic divisional semi-final berth due to a dip in late-season form. Prior to...
Jacob Quillan, Toronto Marlies

Jacob Quillan scores game-winner, Toronto Marlies finish regular season with weekend sweep of Laval

“What I like most about is the way we played in the second and third periods. I think that should be our standard....
Easton Cowan, Toronto Marlies

Easton Cowan scores first AHL goal, Toronto Marlies survive late push by Laval

“It’s a great experience for us to understand that is not going to stop. When we get into those pressure moments, we have...

Debutant Miroslav Holinka registers first pro point in Toronto Marlies’ win over Syracuse

“What a great response from our group. Coming out and doing things right, moving quickly, and we were engaged physically and mentally. There's...
Dennis Hildeby, Toronto Marlies

Toronto Marlies produce flat performance in road loss to Utica

“I felt we were pretty flat from the start. was more self-inflicted. They played a good game, but at this time of the...
Ryan Tverberg, Marlies

Hayes Hundley makes AHL debut, Ryan Tverberg scores game-winner as Toronto Marlies secure playoff...

“Those were the best 10 minutes we've played in a long, long time.” - John Gruden The Toronto Marlies' opening 10 minutes satisfied head coach...
Alex Nylander, Marlies vs. Monsters

Alex Nylander registers 300th AHL career point, Toronto Marlies downed by Charlotte

“ scored that goal and then a second one, and it just seemed like we never regrouped from that. Too many mistakes blatantly cost...
Luke Haymes, Toronto Malries

Luke Haymes scores 17th of the season, Toronto Marlies suffer third consecutive loss vs....

“We got away from what we wanted to accomplish, not just the two points, but they took the game to us a little bit....
Artur Akhtyamov, Toronto Marlies

Toronto Marlies lack finish, struggle on the power play in loss to Manitoba

“We started fine, then they got up 2-1 on us. From that point, I think we just fell a little flat, lost our energy,...
Vinny Borgesi, Toronto Marlies

Vinni Borgesi registers first pro point, Toronto Marlies’ slow start costs them in Rochester

“We just can’t afford to spot a desperate hockey team three goals. Turning pucks over and losing assignments . I like our push back...
Logan Shaw, Toronto Marlies

Logan Shaw becomes Marlies’ all-time points leader, Vinni Borgesi makes pro debut as Toronto...

“Obviously, it feels pretty special. I’m lucky enough to have spent as much time here as I have. I’m just very grateful and thankful...
Brandon Buhr, Toronto Marlies

Brandon Buhr records first pro point, Toronto Marlies’ comeback effort falls short vs. WBS

“I thought we played two really good periods, but you just can't afford to give up a lead to a team that is that...
Brandon Buhr, Toronto Marlies

Brandon Buhr makes pro debut, Landon Sim scores first AHL goal as Toronto Marlies...

“I thought we were opportunistic. I even told them after 40 minutes of play. Our special teams were outstanding, but we were giving up...
Ryan Tverberg, Toronto Marlies

Tverberg, Nylander, and Hildeby remain hot as Toronto Marlies come back to beat Cleveland

“We didn’t get away from our system and structure, and that's what kept us in it. We just chipped away. We have a good...
Artur Akhtyamov, Toronto Marlies

Artur Akhtyamov records Marlies’ first shutout of the season, John Gruden collects 100th career...

“I thought the execution was great. The first 10 were as good as we’ve played for a long time. didn’t touch the...
Marc Johnstone, Toronto Marlies vs. Rochester Americans

Matthew Barbolini scores twice as Toronto Marlies fight back to earn a point in...

“The first 10 minutes were the only time we weren't happy with our game. They took it to us... They’re a desperate hockey team...
Alex Nylander, Marlies vs. Monsters

Nylander-Haymes-Tverberg line powers Toronto Marlies to impressive win over Syracuse

“I thought we were focused and doing the right things. We were predictable and did it with all four lines and seven defensemen....
Marlies vs. Moose

Offense runs dry as Toronto Marlies suffer weekend sweep in Manitoba

“We had some chances. We had some really good looks to get it by the goalie. He made some big stops, but we needed...

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