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Joe Bowen – Thank you for the memories My Leafs’ fandom can be boiled down to two key moments. On November 29, 2000, I attended my first Toronto Maple Leafs game in person. At the time, I had never watched hockey and attended beca…

Joe Bowen - Thank you for the memories

Despite living over 3500 miles away from Toronto, JB has been a big part of my life for 25 years and helped engender my passion for the Maple Leafs.

It won't be the same without Joe on the mic.

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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 Toronto Marlies class of 2024-25 featured few rookie…

As @MarkUKLeaf.bsky.social continues to review the Marlies' season, he takes a look at the rookie class of 2024-25 (including Luke Haymes, John Prokop, and more) 👇

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 games (6-0-1). Five of those wins came on…

A few weeks after the dust settled on the Toronto Marlies' season, @MarkUKLeaf.bsky.social reviews the year that was and hands out his three stars from a largely mediocre 2024-25 campaign 👇

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Despite Alex Steeves' two late goals, Toronto Marlies on brink of elimination after OT defeat in Cleveland “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 scrambling. It’s something we have to look at and have to…

Game 2 goes this afternoon for the Toronto Marlies, who are on the brink of elimination after an OT defeat in Cleveland.

Catch up on Game 1 via @MarkUKLeaf.bsky.social 👇

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Marlies 1-1 Cleveland through twenty minutes.

Disappointing to give up the lead, but a positive first-period performance overall.

Thanks so much Sean. I’m terrible at logging in here consistently.

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 Toronto Marlies scrambling for playoff qualification and a…

The Toronto Marlies start their playoff campaign tonight against their Kryptonite opponent from the past several years, the Cleveland Monsters.

Series preview and prediction via @MarkUKLeaf.bsky.social 👇

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Luke Haymes records three points, Blake Smith makes AHL debut as Toronto Marlies close out regular season with victory over Rochester “If you take away that first period, I thought we played really well — all four lines and six defensemen, and [Artur Akhtyamov] made some big saves. We kept getting more momentum, frustrating them [Ro...

Luke Haymes records three points, Blake Smith makes AHL debut as Toronto Marlies close out regular season with victory over Rochester

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Alex Steeves ties single-season goal record with game-winner, Toronto Marlies score five third-period goals in comeback win over Utica “It was a pretty sleepy game. I thought [Matt Murray] had our backs for a lot of it. There wasn’t anything disastrous, but I thought we all had more (to give). That was the dialogue from [Logan Shaw] ...

Alex Steeves ties single-season goal record with game-winner, Toronto Marlies score five third-period goals in comeback win over Utica

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Ryan Kirwan makes AHL debut, Alex Steeves records three points as Toronto Marlies scramble back to grab point against Cleveland “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 weren’t hard enough to play against in certain…

Ryan Kirwan made his Marlies debut over the weekend, and Alex Steeves moved within a goal of the Marlies' single-season record as Toronto scrambled back to grab a point against Cleveland.

Catch up on the 6-5 shootout loss via @MarkUKLeaf.bsky.social 👇

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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 [Hildeby] made some really big saves in a timely fashion. I’m proud of them. We’ve got to drive back (to Toronto) and do the exact…

The Marlies' power play came up huge with three goals as Toronto finally solved the Cleveland Monsters in a big victory to boost their playoff push.

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Leading Kings – Lucy Beal Great Britain defender Lucy Beal left UK shores in 2021 to go and pursue hockey and schooling in North America. The journey hasn’t been a smooth one for the 22 year-old but the experience has serve…

Leading Kings – Lucy Beal

The @TeamGBicehockey defender left to play overseas four years ago.

She spoke with me about her North America experience and being a leader in the NCAA.

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2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship Division I, Group B – Day One Review Italy hit twelve, Kazakhstan caused an upset and Great Britain was shut out on an eventful day one. Disappointment and frustration were the two clear emotions of the host nation after losing to Lat…

2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship Division I, Group B – Day One Review

Italy hit twelve, Kazakhstan caused an upset and @TeamGBicehockey was shut out on an eventful day one.

Includes post game quotes.

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Taking a gamble in the Big Apple – Ellin Rees Great Britain defender Ellin Rees isn’t shy of taking risks and doing what feels right for her hockey career. Having moved to Canada to further her career, the dream of playing overseas stalled som…

An interview with @TeamGBicehockey defender Ellin Rees ahead of the upcoming Worlds on Tuesday.

Making the move overseas
Experience in North America
Time with Newark Ironbound
Taking the NCAA route

Expectations for Great Britain
The Olympic dream

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Taking a gamble in the Big Apple – Ellin Rees Great Britain defender Ellin Rees isn’t shy of taking risks and doing what feels right for her hockey career. Having moved to Canada to further her career, the dream of playing overseas stalled som…

An interview with @TeamGBicehockey defender Ellin Rees ahead of the upcoming Worlds on Tuesday.

Making the move overseas
Experience in North America
Time with Newark Ironbound
Taking the NCAA route

Expectations for Great Britain
The Olympic dream

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Cade Webber scores first professional goal, Toronto Marlies undone by slow start in Syracuse “[The start to the game] was disappointing, for sure. We knew it was going to be a tough challenge for us, but you just can’t make those types of mistakes and expect to come back when they’re a stingy...

Cade Webber scores first professional goal, Toronto Marlies undone by slow start in Syracuse

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The name is Haymes, Luke Haymes.

Welcome to the AHL kid.

FIRST PRO GOAL

LUKE HAYMES

Luke Haymes and John Prokop make their Toronto Marlies debuts, Matt Murray delivers 36-save performance in shootout win over Belleville “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 incredible win for our group. For the most part, I thought we carried the play, and when…

Last night in Belleville, the Marlies picked up a big win in John Prokop and Luke Haymes's debut games.

Catch up on the debuting rookies' performances and much more via @MarkUKLeaf.bsky.social 👇

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Luke Haymes and John Prokop will both make their professional debuts tonight.

A big call from John Gruden given what's at stake in this game against Belleville.

Slow start and missed opportunities sink the Toronto Marlies in Laval “All the momentum swings are going to [Laval]. They are scoring those timely goals and power-play goals, and they’re getting timely saves. We had a really good opportunity to either take the lead or g...

Slow start and missed opportunities sink the Toronto Marlies in Laval

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It took until double overtime to settle game four but Eisbaren Berlin prevailed 4-3.

Liam Kirk more than played his part with a two-point haul (1G/1A).
He has six points (3G/3A) in four @DELoffiziell playoff games.

Berlin leads the series with Straubing 3-1.

A primary short-handed assist for Liam Kirk to go with his even-strength goal.

Eisbaren Berlin leads game four 3-2 through forty minutes.

Kirky has 3G/3A through four playoff games (all primary points).

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Liam Kirk has done it again.

He gives Eisbären Berlin a 1-0 lead in game three of the series against Straubing Tigers.
That's 2G/2A in the playoffs for Kirky.

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It's remarkable how the Toronto Marlies find new ways to beat themselves rather than making an opponent earn victory.

Laval is nowhere near the best team to lead the North Division but they feast on mistakes.

Liam Kirk scored in game two of the first-round playoff series against the Straubing Tigers.

He tied the game at 1-1 as Eisbären Berlin won 4-2 to take a 2-0 series win.

Kikrky has a goal and two assists through two games.

#LiamKirkWatch

A 3-1 victory for the Toronto Marlies against Charlotte.

A much-needed two points and a performance that will doubtless please John Gruden.

Alex Steeves scored his 33rd goal of the campaign. Dennis Hildeby with 21 saves.

After a sticky first period, the Toronto Marlies are producing a thoroughly professional performance.

They lead 3-1 with four minutes remaining.

The Toronto Marlies have acquired forward Brandon Baddock on AHL Trade Deadline Day.

The veteran winger's most recent team is Rockford, having previously suited up for Laval, Iowa and Binghamton.

He plays an aggressive and physical game.

Jacob Quillan scores last gasp OT winner, Toronto Marlies cough up two-goal lead but eventually prevail in Bridgeport “We were playing a desperate team that hasn’t had much success, but I thought [Bridgeport] played extremely well. I did like the pace of the game. Of course, we wouldn’t want to give up a two-goal…

Jacob Quillan scored for the third consecutive game, and Dennis Hildeby was excellent in net as the struggling Marlies picked up a much-needed win in Bridgeport over the weekend.

Catch up via @MarkUKLeaf.bsky.social 👇 #MarliesLive #LeafsForever