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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
Kyle Clifford, Toronto Marlies

Losing skid reaches six games as Toronto Marlies concede four third-period goals to Syracuse

"We are not willing to do things simple. Maybe just end the game after 40 minutes next time because it's getting a little ridiculous...
Nick Abruzzese, Marlies vs. Monsters

Timid third period showing against Cleveland results in fifth consecutive defeat for the Toronto...

“I thought we played extremely well but just not good enough. Our guys aren't very confident right now, and we have to find a...
Zach Solow, Marlies vs. Senators

Third period collapse sends Toronto Marlies to fourth consecutive defeat to end 2023

“We have got to try and work ourselves out of this . It’s up to us and the leadership group to get us back...
Joseph Blandisi, Toronto Marlies

Toronto Marlies clearly second best in Cleveland, suffer third consecutive loss

“We weren't very good tonight. There are no excuses. were better than we were. We were chasing the game... We were a little...
Ryan Tverberg, Marlies vs. Senators, Boxing Day at SBA

Toronto Marlies suffer second defeat in five days to Belleville as the offensive struggles...

“They make it hard, but once we got inside (the dots), we had our opportunities. Unfortunately, we weren't able to score. The effort...
Kyle Clifford, Toronto Marlies

Kyle Clifford scores late tying goal but Toronto Marlies concede with 1:32 remaining in...

" plays hard, they play in straight lines, and they are what they are. They make it hard on you and are a good...
Kieffer Bellows, Topi Niemela, Toronto Marlies

Dennis Hildeby holds the fort, Toronto Marlies break through in third period vs. Providence...

“If I can step up in the first period, I know that they are going to score goals eventually.” - Dennis Hildeby The Toronto...
Kyle Clifford, Toronto Marlies

Topi Niemelä scores OT winner as Toronto Marlies extend winning streak to four games

“It was a gutsy win and well-deserved on our part.” - John Gruden This was as stern of a test as the Toronto Marlies have...
Alex Steeves, Toronto Marlies

Alex Steeves sets new franchise record with 14-game point streak as Toronto Marlies blow...

“We got better every shift, and the guys stuck to our game plan. The younger defensemen have really started to play extremely well. They...
Toronto Marlies celebrate, Alex Steeves

Alex Steeves equals franchise record with 13-game point streak, Toronto Marlies complete season sweep...

The Toronto Marlies have reserved some of their best performances of the season for the Grand Rapids Griffins. In the fourth and final match-up...
Joseph Blandisi, Toronto Marlies

Joseph Blandisi is the overtime hero as the Toronto Marlies snap their six-game losing...

“There's no quitting with this group. They haven't quit all year. It's just nice for them to get rewarded and to pull it off...
Nick Abruzzese, Toronto Marlies

Offense goes AWOL as home loss to Syracuse marks sixth straight defeat for Toronto...

“I thought played extremely well for 50 minutes. Unfortunately, we didn't get the result we wanted. The style of play was good.” -...
Alex Steeves, Toronto Marlies

Alex Steeves extends AHL points streak to 12 games but Toronto Marlies fall to...

The final 4-3 scoreline flattered the Toronto Marlies, who were second-best for 40 minutes of this game in Syracuse on Friday night. Special teams,...
Dylan Gambrell, Toronto Marlies

Toronto Marlies blow a third-period lead, fall to fourth straight defeat with OT loss...

“I wouldn't say it was a good game for us. Friday night we played a much better overall game and deserved to win that...
Dennis Hildeby, Toronto Marlies

Dennis Hildeby sharp again as much-improved effort leads to unfortunate shootout loss for Toronto...

“I liked pretty much our 60 minutes. I thought we were on top of them... I thought we deserved better than the outcome......
Kieffer Bellows, Toronto Marlies

Kieffer Bellows extends his point streak, special-team struggles continue as Toronto Marlies lose low-scoring...

"If it wasn't for him , we would have had a tough climb ahead in the first period. Some of the saves he made...
Alex Steeves, Toronto Marlies

Alex Steeves extends point streak to 11 games, Toronto Marlies split weekend series after...

“I don't think we were good enough for enough of the game, and our power play sucked.” - Alex Steeves It was hardly the most...
Alex Steeves, Toronto Marlies celebrate

Alex Steeves extends point streak to 10 games, Logan Shaw scores twice as Toronto...

This was another impressive performance from the Toronto Marlies following up on last weekend's demolition of the Grand Rapids Griffins. “After giving up a goal...
Dennis Hildeby, Toronto Marlies

Dennis Hildeby posts second consecutive shutout, Alex Steeves extends point streak to nine games...

“I thought we were outstanding in the first and then part of the second . We got a little sloppy, but you are going...
Dmitry Ovchinnikov, Marlies

Dmitry Ovchinnikov scores first professional hat trick, makeshift Toronto Marlies lineup drops seven on...

" is probably wondering why we don’t put him on the power play more often! It was good for him . He was opportunistic....

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