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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
Frederik Gauthier of the Toronto Marlies

Garret Sparks posts 46 saves as Frederik Gauthier’s double overtime winner hoists Toronto Marlies...

One of the best parts about the post-season is how it can deliver moments of redemption and see unlikely heroes step to the fore. Almost...
Toronto Marlies vs. Syracuse Crunch

Toronto Marlies take series lead with high-scoring Game 1 victory over Syracuse

This second round series began as advertised, with Toronto and Syracuse exchanging blows throughout before the Marlies delivered the knockout punch inside the final...

Toronto Marlies vs. Syracuse Crunch: Calder Cup Second Round Preview & Schedule

The Toronto Marlies' reward for seeing off the Utica Comets in five games in Round 1 is a second-round meeting with the Syracuse Crunch...
Andreas Johnsson and Carl Grundstrom of the Toronto Marlies

Shutout from Garret Sparks, two goals from Carl Grundstrom propel Toronto Marlies to a...

With their backs against the wall, the Toronto Marlies produced their best performance of the series to prevail in a winner-takes-all Game 5 against...
Toronto Marlies vs. Utica Comets Game 4

Toronto Marlies headed to winner-takes-all Game 5 after dropping second straight in Utica

The Toronto Marlies earned home-ice advantage for the post-season and now will need to use it in Game 5 after dropping their second consecutive...
Toronto Marlies vs. Utica Comets Game 3

Toronto Marlies unable to clinch sweep after spotting Utica Comets early 3-0 lead in...

Nothing is given, everything is earned. It's a simple mantra that the Toronto Marlies failed to heed as a mistake-laden performance allowed Utica to stay...
Toronto Marlies vs. Utica Comets Game 2

Colin Greening nets game winner as Toronto Marlies take 2-0 series lead over Utica

For a second straight day, the Toronto Marlies edged the Comets in another special teams-heavy battle at Ricoh Coliseum. A day after Chris Mueller buried...
Toronto Marlies vs. Utica Comets Game 1

Chris Mueller scores overtime winner as Toronto Marlies take Game 1 over Utica

If this game was any indication as to how the first round is going to play out for Utica and Toronto, it’s going to...

Toronto Marlies vs. Utica Comets: First Round Playoff Preview & Schedule

For the second time in three seasons, the Toronto Marlies were the best AHL team in the regular season. After reaching the final in 2012...
Toronto Marlies 2017-18 season

Toronto Marlies Week in Review: Marlies close out memorable regular season with three-in-three weekend...

The Toronto Marlies wrapped up their 2017-18 regular season campaign (54-18-4) by completing a three-in-three sweep over the weekend. The 54th win of the season...
Ian Scott, goaltender for the Toronto Marlies

Ian Scott records debut victory as Toronto Marlies close out regular season with win...

The Toronto Marlies closed out the 2017-18 regular season by tying a franchise record. The 4-3 win over Belleville on Sunday was the club's 54th...
Toronto Marlies vs. Laval Rocket

Miro Aaltonen scores twice, Carl Grundstrom picks up two assists as Toronto Marlies win...

The Toronto Marlies needed a third-period comeback to keep their late season points streak intact at home against the Laval Rocket. Sheldon Keefe opted to...
Toronto Marlies vs. Laval Rocket

Carl Grundstrom scores in season debut as Toronto Marlies extend points streak to eight...

The Toronto Marlies recorded their 30th road win of the season by downing Laval 4-1 on Friday night, extending their current points streak to...
carl grundstrom of the toronto marlies

Toronto Marlies Week in Review: Marlies clinch Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy, Carl Grundstrom joins the...

The Toronto Marlies had gone into overtime on just six occasions in 73 games before this past week. That figure increased by 50% after each...
Jeremy Bracco of the Toronto Marlies

Jeremy Bracco records three-point game in Toronto Marlies’ high-scoring OT loss to Rochester

Sheldon Keefe opted to ice a makeshift lineup for the third game in as many days, sending players back to Toronto for much-needed rest...
Toronto Marlies vs. Utica Comets

Toronto Marlies claim Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy after shootout loss to Utica

It didn't come in the manner they would've preferred, but the Toronto Marlies clinched the Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy for best regular season record by...
Adam Brooks of the Toronto Marlies

Adam Brooks scores OT winner as Toronto Marlies move within a point of clinching...

The Toronto Marlies moved to within one point of clinching the regular season league title with a comeback victory against Utica on Thursday. First Period The...
Toronto Marlies

Toronto Marlies Fortnight in Review: Rookies, new additions stepping up as Marlies close in...

The Toronto Marlies finished the month of March with an 11-3-0 record and set a league record in Manitoba this past weekend. With five wins...
Toronto Marlies set road wins record

Toronto Marlies set AHL record with road win over Manitoba

The Toronto Marlies set a new American Hockey League record with their 29th road win of the season on Saturday in Manitoba. They surpassed the...
Adam Brooks of the Toronto Marlies

Hometown boy Adam Brooks scores as Toronto Marlies defeat Moose in Manitoba

Facing their toughest opponents of the past few weeks, the Toronto Marlies rose to the challenge against the Manitoba Moose on Friday night. With the...

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