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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, Laval Rocket

Michael Hutchinson’s 42-save shutout propels Toronto Marlies to victory in Laval

Michael Hutchinson turned in the best performance of his short Toronto career by posting 42 saves to steal a vital two points and extend...
Rasmus Sandin, Toronto Maple Leafs

Rasmus Sandin plays overtime hero as Toronto Marlies win in Laval

Matchups against Laval Rocket have proven to be drab affairs this season with the Montreal AHL affiliate's focus on defensive structure. On this occasion, the...
2018-19 Toronto Marlies Season

2018-19 Toronto Marlies: A look at the roster ahead of the final stretch run

With 18 games remaining on their schedule, the Toronto Marlies' magic number to secure playoff qualification sits at 31 points. The North Division has rarely...
Toronto Marlies vs. Cleveland Monsters

Toronto Marlies withstand late push by Cleveland to claim regulation win

They had to cling on in the third period, but the Toronto Marlies collected two points from their only game this weekend. In truth, it...
Nicholas Baptiste of the Toronto Marlies

Late strike from Manitoba sends Toronto Marlies to regulation defeat

The Toronto Marlies produced yet another disappointing performance against one of the lesser lights in the AHL as they slipped to defeat on home...
Toronto Marlies vs. Syracuse Crunch

Toronto Marlies extend points streak to five games with overtime victory over Syracuse

For the second game in as many nights, the Toronto Marlies and Syracuse needed overtime to decide a result. The Marlies prevailed this time as...
Toronto Marlies vs. Syracuse Crunch

Toronto Marlies’ winning streak halted by overtime loss in Syracuse

The Toronto Marlies were shut out but managed to grab a loser point in a 1-0 overtime loss on the road in Syracuse on...
Pierre Engvall of the Toronto Marlies

Michael Carcone scores twice as Toronto Marlies earn school day game win over Manitoba

The Toronto Marlies recorded a third straight win on Wednesday afternoon with a more convincing victory than the final scoreline might suggest. With a 4-3...
Calle Rosen of the Toronto Marlies

Toronto Marlies mount unlikely third-period comeback to down Syracuse Crunch

The Toronto Marlies have struggled mightily when trailing this season, but they somehow found a way to erase a two-goal third-period deficit against one...
Toronto Marlies vs. Springfield Thunderbirds

Toronto Marlies snap three-game losing streak with victory in Springfield

The Toronto Marlies ended their three-game road trip on a high with a 3-1 win in Springfield on Saturday. Against a team that was also...
Toronto Marlies vs. Providence Bruins

Toronto Marlies slip to third straight defeat on road in Providence

The task facing the Toronto Marlies was a daunting one. Providence Bruins entered this encounter with an impressive 16-3-3 home record having not lost at...
Toronto Marlies' Calle Rosen

Toronto Marlies slip to late defeat despite outplaying Hartford

The Toronto Marlies entered this game without the services of valued veterans Chris Mueller and Colin Greening, but they really should have picked up...
Toronto Marlies vs. Belleville Senators

Toronto Marlies suffer overtime reverse to Belleville after surrendering late third-period lead

“They’re coming in on the back of a 3-on-3 and we just let them have their way with us.” Those were the post-game words from...
Toronto Marlies vs. Springfield Thunderbirds

Toronto Marlies extend points streak to five games with resilient victory over Springfield

The Toronto Marlies got back to winning ways with a resilient performance against a fast and physical Springfield Thunderbirds team on Saturday. With a 4-2...
Toronto Marlies vs. Belleville Senators

Winning streak snapped as Belleville drops seven on the Marlies

The Toronto Marlies saw their three-game winning streak came to an end with a “backward step” performance against the Belleville Senators on Tuesday night. After...
Toronto Marlies vs. Laval Rocket

Toronto Marlies complete weekend sweep with second consecutive shutout of Laval

Substance over style was the order of the day as the Toronto Marlies ground out a second straight victory against the Laval Rocket. With their...
Toronto Marlies vs. Laval Rocket

Chris Mueller scores OT winner as Toronto Marlies finally solve Laval

When asked what he liked best about Friday night's 1-0 overtime victory, Calle Rosen responded by saying, “the win.” It was that kind of game...
Toronto Marlies vs. Belleville Senators

Toronto Marlies head into All-Star break with a shootout victory over Belleville

A combination of a fast start, excellent penalty killing in the second half of the game, and their first shootout victory of the season...
Toronto Marlies vs. Belleville Senators

Toronto Marlies lose second in a row after 6-2 defeat in Belleville

“A pretty thorough ass kicking." That was the honest assessment of head coach Sheldon Keefe after the Toronto Marlies were dismantled by the Belleville Senators...
Toronto Marlies vs. Cleveland Monsters

Toronto Marlies fall in shootout after coughing up 4-1 lead to Cleveland

Despite holding a 4-1 lead at the midway point of the game, the Toronto Marlies were frankly fortunate to grab a point in a...

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