Easton Cowan scores dramatic late winner, Toronto Marlies roar back in final five minutes...
“I thought we came out with the right mindset. The resilience of our group -- to bend, but not break -- is such a credit to our guys, with the way they handle themselves...
John Gruden after another comeback win punched the Marlies’ ticket to the Conference Final:...
Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discusses his team's series-clinching 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Monsters in Game 5 of the North Division final.
On the feelings coming off another winner-takes-all playoff victory:
How can you...
Artur Akhtyamov & Ryan Tverberg stay hot, Toronto Marlies force Game 5 with best...
“We got our team back. They found their confidence. They found their mojo. And I knew they would. We’ve said it all year and all playoffs long: When their backs are against the wall,...
John Gruden on the Marlies bouncing back to force a winner-takes-all Game 5 vs....
Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discusses his team's 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Monsters in Game 4 of the North Division final.
On the team finding a higher level to its play in a...
Toronto Marlies face elimination on Friday night after feeble shutout defeat to Cleveland
“They haven’t seen our best game yet, and that’s on us as a whole group. We have spurts, and we have shifts, but we just can’t string them together right now. It comes down...
John Gruden on Ben Danford’s two playoff appearances for the Marlies: “He is not...
After Tuesday's practice, Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discussed splitting the two road games in Cleveland, areas for improvement for Game 3, Ben Danford's first two playoff appearances, and the team's strength in...
Despite more heroics from Artur Akhtyamov, Toronto Marlies slump to Game 2 defeat in...
“We were watching and didn’t respond very well to . We were shooting ourselves in the foot. We have to be more direct in our first 10 minutes because you could see it coming...
Artur Akhtyamov holds team in it, Toronto Marlies score five unanswered to down Cleveland...
“Well, I loved the last 25 minutes. We were a completely different team, again, and the guys know it. But credit to them: knowing that when we are not at our best, we find...
John Gruden on another comeback win for the Marlies in Game 1 vs. Cleveland:...
Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discusses his team's 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Monsters in Game 1 of the North Division final.
On the team's performance in Game 1:
Well, I loved the last 25...
Toronto Marlies vs. Cleveland Monsters: Third Round Playoff Series Preview & Schedule
The Toronto Marlies advanced to the North Division Final via the most challenging route possible. After defeating the Rochester Americans 2-1 in the play-in round, they upset the regular-season division champs, Laval, in five...
John Gruden, after the Berube firing, on whether he feels prepared for an NHL...
After Wednesday's practice, Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discussed Craig Berube's dismissal, his interest in the Leafs' job, and the challenge in the third round against Cleveland.
What was your reaction to the news...
John Gruden on Artur Akhtyamov’s rising profile in the Leafs organization: “I’ve said this...
After Tuesday's practice, Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discussed goaltender Artur Akhtyamov's strong playoff campaign, his comfort in rotating goalies, William Villeneuve's productive postseason, and Ben Danford's readiness to jump into the AHL...
John Gruden on the challenge for Ben Danford acclimating to pro playoff hockey with...
After Monday's practice, Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discussed Ben Danford joining the Marlies' playoff run, Danford's acclimation process to pro playoff hockey, Easton Cowan's second-round performance, and the challenge against the Cleveland...
Toronto Marlies upset Laval, advance to division final with come-from-behind Game 5 victory
“We showed a lot of resiliency, and it was just a full team effort all the way down. We're ecstatic.”
- Vinni Lettieiri
“All the credit goes to the players and Artie for making some...
John Gruden on the Marlies advancing to the third round after a third-period comeback...
Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden discusses his team's series-clinching 3-2 victory over the Laval Rocket in Game 5.
On his team coming from behind twice in the game:
I could sense, with the way the...
Winner-takes-all Game 5 required after Toronto Marlies fall flat in shutout loss to Laval
“They flipped the script on us. They're a really good team. The close-out one is the hardest. They got to their game early and got that early goal. They got some life. We never...
Toronto Marlies one win away from division finals after dominant Game 3 victory over...
“It starts right away by us taking advantage of a power play. We set the tone with everyone, not just a few . We’ve done a good job of staying out of the box,...
John Gruden on Mats Sundin joining the Leafs’ front office: “His name speaks for...
Head coach John Gruden discusses the Toronto Marlies taking a 2-1 series lead against the Laval Rocket with a 6-2 victory in Game 3.
On the team's performance:
It starts right away with us taking advantage...
Easton Cowan makes his mark as Toronto Marlies storm back to tie series in...
“We went down early, but we just stuck to our game. The power play came through, as did the PK. That’s just a nice team win, which gives us a lot of confidence to...
John Gruden on Easton Cowan’s end-to-end goal in Game 2 vs. Laval: “A dynamic...
Head coach John Gruden discusses the Toronto Marlies' 6-2 Game 2 victory over the Laval Rocket, tying the series at 1-1.
On Easton Cowan's highlight-reel end-to-end goal:
He has high expectations for himself, and it has...
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