Mark Rackham
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
Borya Valis scores twice including game winner in Toronto Marlies’ OT win over Belleville
In the first battle of Ontario this season, the Toronto Marlies dominated the game for 40 minutes.
An inability to make it count on...
Dennis Hildeby holds down the fort as Toronto Marlies overcome lacklustre start in home...
After twice falling behind by three goals in Friday evening's season opener in Rochester, a sharp goaltending performance from Dennis Hildeby ensured the Toronto...
Despite two goals from Borya Valis, Toronto Marlies’ comeback falls short in season opener...
This loss bore all the hallmarks of the Toronto Marlies from last season.
Poor decision-making, turnovers in all three zones, and selfish penalties resulted in...
Toronto Marlies 2025-26 Season Preview: Significant turnover, higher expectations
Unlike last season, the Maple Leafs' brass made sweeping changes to the Toronto Marlies over the summer.
While the coaching staff remains firmly in place...
Toronto Marlies 2025 Free Agency: Who is staying, and who is going?
After the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, there were 20 players on the Toronto Marlies roster whose contracts will expire this summer.
With the possibility...
Reviewing the Toronto Marlies’ 2024-25 Rookie Class
The by-product of the Toronto Maple Leafs living in win-now mode since 2017 has been a lack of vaunted prospects developing in the AHL.
The...
The three stars of a mediocre Toronto Marlies 2024-25 season
The Toronto Marlies' 2024-25 season promised a lot early but ultimately delivered little.
Toronto raced out of the blocks in October, winning six of seven...
Toronto Marlies’ season ends in dramatic fashion as Cleveland completes the sweep late in...
“I thought it was a carbon copy of the first game. 10 minutes they dominated, 10 minutes we dominated, and at the end of...
Despite Alex Steeves’ two late goals, Toronto Marlies on brink of elimination after OT...
“For the most part, I thought we defended extremely well, but when our breakdowns happen, it's usually from turnovers, and then guys are just...
Toronto Marlies vs. Cleveland Monsters: First Round Playoff Series Preview & Schedule
After leading the North Division at the turn of the new year, a string of poor results, including a terrible March, resulted in the...
Luke Haymes records three points, Blake Smith makes AHL debut as Toronto Marlies close...
“If you take away that first period, I thought we played really well -- all four lines and six defensemen, and made some...
Borya Valis makes AHL debut, Dennis Hildeby posts impressive shutout as Toronto Marlies secure...
“That’s a big win. It was a good effort from the coaching staff down. Dennis (Hildeby) stood on his head, and we’re going to...
Alex Steeves ties single-season goal record with game-winner, Toronto Marlies score five third-period goals...
“It was a pretty sleepy game. I thought had our backs for a lot of it. There wasn’t anything disastrous, but I thought...
Ryan Kirwan makes AHL debut, Alex Steeves records three points as Toronto Marlies scramble...
“We had a one-goal lead heading into the third period. We took some undisciplined penalties, especially the first one, and that gave them momentum.
“We...
Power play connects for three goals, Toronto Marlies finally solve Cleveland in important victory...
“Our power play was outstanding, our PK was outstanding, and Dennis made some really big saves in a timely fashion. I’m proud of...
Ryan Reaves scores first goal as a Marlie, Toronto Marlies let two leads slip...
“The process, the mindset, and our start tonight were really good. Overall, we were pushing the pace of how we wanted to play, but...
Cade Webber scores first professional goal, Toronto Marlies undone by slow start in Syracuse
“ was disappointing, for sure. We knew it was going to be a tough challenge for us, but you just can’t make those types...
Ryan Reaves makes Marlies debut as Toronto drops an important point to Utica in overtime
“I thought, for the most part, we were okay. There was some decision-making where we didn't move pucks quick enough and didn't really establish...
Luke Haymes records first professional points, Toronto Marlies surrender a pair of three-goal leads...
“We were playing so well for the first 30 minutes. We got away from our structure. We had individual breakdowns and got beat one-on-one....
Luke Haymes and John Prokop make their Toronto Marlies debuts, Matt Murray delivers 36-save...
“We didn't get the start we wanted. I love how we just got better as the game went on. I thought it was an...
Recent MLHS articles
Game Review: Anthony Stolarz, Easton Cowan & the third line lead...
The Toronto Maple Leafs have their first win of the 2026-27 season, and it’s a regulation win at that.
It has been a whirlwind few...
