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Zigomanis wins series in overtime

May 10, 2012 in Blogs, Marlies Report 0

Marlies win series in 5 games; onto semi-finals
May 9: Marlies 3 at Abbotsford 2 (OT)

Marlies scorers: Gardiner (1), Frattin (5), Zigomanis (3)
Heat scorers: Byron (1), Kolanos (5)
Links: Box Score | Discussion boards

Forward lines:: Scott-Zigomanis-Hamilton, Mueller-Kaddri-Frattin, D’Amigo-Dupuis-Deschamps, Orr-Acton-Wilson
Defence pairings: Blacker-Gardiner, Fraser-Holzer, Mikus-Gysbers
Goaltenders: Scrivens (Win 69:02 minutes played, 29 saves, 2 GA), Rynnas (0:00)

Recap:
Mike Zigomanis’ power-play goal in overtime clinched the second-round playoff series win for the Toronto Marlies. The 3-2 overtime win gave Toronto a five-game victory over the Abbotsford heat in the Western Conference Semi-Final.

With the win, the Marlies improved to a perfect 4-0 on the road in the 2012 playoffs and will face either Oklahoma City or San Antonio in the Western Conference Final.

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Scott leads Marlies to win and 3-1 series lead

May 9, 2012 in Marlies Report 0

Greg Scott collects a natural hat trick
May 8: Marlies 3 at Abbotsford 1

Marlies scorers: Scott 3 (3)
Heat scorers: Jessiman (2)
Links: Box Score | Discussion boards

Forward lines:: Scott-Zigomanis-Hamilton, Kadri-D’Amigo-Frattin, Mueller-Dupuis-Deschamps, Orr-Acton-Broll
Defence pairings: Lashoff-Gardiner, Fraser-Holzer, Mikus-Gysbers
Goaltenders: Scrivens (Win 60:00 minutes played, 35 saves, 1 GA), Rynnas (0:00)

Recap:

It took a few games for Greg Scott to break out of his playoff slump, but the timing was just right for the Toronto Marlies.

Scott scored a third period natural hat trick to lead Toronto to a 3-1 win over the Abbotsford Heat on Tuesday night, bringing the Marlies to within a game of the Western Conference Final.

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Marlies take two games to one lead on Heat

May 6, 2012 in Marlies Report 0

Nicolas Deschamps gets three assists
May 5: Marlies 4 vs. Abbotsford 1

Marlies scorers: Kadri (3), Frattin (4), Dupuis (2), Mueller (1)
Heat scorers: Sylvester (4)
Links: Box Score | Discussion boards

Forward lines:: Hamilton-Zigomanis-Kadri, Colborne-D’Amigo-Frattin, Mueller-Dupuis-Deschamps, Rosehill-Acton-Scott
Defence pairings: Blacker-Gardiner, Fraser-Holzer, Mikus-Gysbers
Goaltenders: Scrivens (Win 59:10 minutes played, 20 saves, 1 GA), Rynnas (0:00)

Recap:
It took just 58 seconds for the Toronto Marlies to set the tone in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semi-Final, the first of three consecutive games to be played in Abbotsford. Nazem Kadri’s wraparound goal on the Marlies’ first shot of the game sparked the team on route to a 4-1 win over the Heat to take a two games to one lead in the series.

Kadri’s goal came against Heat goalie Leland Irving, who was inserted into the lineup in favour of Danny Taylor, the netminder who had start for Abbotsford in each of their playoff games before last night.
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Marlies pull even with Heat with 5-1 win

May 4, 2012 in Blogs, Marlies Report 0

Ben Scrivens frustrates Heat shooters making 37 saves
May 3: Marlies 5 vs. Abbotsford 1

Marlies scorers: Hamilton (1), Frattin (3), D’Amigo (6), Holzer (1), Kadri (2)
Heat scorers: Rheault (3)
Links: Box Score | Discussion boards

Forward lines:: Hamilton-Zigomanis-Kadri, Colborne-D’Amigo-Frattin, D’Amigo-Dupuis-Deschamps, Rosehill-Acton-Scott
Defence pairings: Blacker-Gardiner, Fraser-Holzer, Mikus-Gysbers
Goaltenders: Scrivens (Win 58:52 minutes played, 37 saves, 1 GA), Rynnas (0:00)

Recap:
The Toronto Marlies didn’t disappoint their home fans at Ricoh Coliseum Thursday night, getting goals from five different skaters in a 5-1 victory over the Abbotsford Heat. The win equaled the Western Conference Semi-Final at one game apiece with the series going back to B.C. for the next three games.

Goaltender Ben Scrivens was spectacular in net for Toronto. Many of his 37 saves came courtesy of his quick glove hand at close range. Scrivens had to be particularly solid on the Marlies penalty-kill as Abbotsford was awarded a total of three 5-on-3 power-plays, the first of which lasted the full two minutes.
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Marlies drop Game One to Abbotsford

May 1, 2012 in Blogs, Marlies Report 0

Frattin gets the lone Toronto goal
May 1: Marlies 1 vs. Abbotsford 3

Marlies scorers: Frattin (2)
Heat scorers: Reinhart (1), Breen (1), Desbiens (1)
Links: Box Score | Discussion boards

Forward lines:: Hamilton-Zigomanis-Kadri, Colborne-D’Amigo-Frattin, D’Amigo-Dupuis-Deschamps, Rosehill-Acton-Scott
Defence pairings: Blacker-Gardiner, Fraser-Holzer, Mikus-Gysbers
Goaltenders: Scrivens (Loss 58:32 minutes played, 26 saves, 2 GA), Rynnas (0:00), (empty net, 1 GA).

Recap:
After a slow start, a third period burst of energy wasn’t enough for the Marlies to salvage the first game of their Western Conference semi-final against the Abbotsford Heat.

Toronto seemed to have few answers in solving Heat goalie Danny Taylor, eventually dropping a 3-1 decision at Ricoh Coliseum.
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April 24, 2012 in Marlies Report 0

Hurry hard: Marlies sweep Americans

(D’Amigo first star and fifth playoff goal)                    Apr. 23 Marlies 3 vs. Americans 0                    Marlies scorers: Dupuis (1), D’Amigo (5), Kadri (1)      Americans scorers: None                                  Links: Box score | Discussion board

Forward lines: Hamilton-Zigomanis-Kadri, D’Amigo-Colborne-Frattin, Mueller-Dupuis-Deschamps, Scott-Acton-Rosehill                                                                                                                 Defence pairings: Fraser-Holzer, Percy-Gardiner, Mikus-Gysbers                                 Goaltenders: Scrivens (Win, 59:58 minutes played, 29 saves 0GA) Rynnas 0:00

Recap:

The Toronto Marlies, in only the third playoff game in Blue and White since 2008, ended the first round of the Calder Cup with a 3-0 win against the Rochester Americans. The score mirrored the series as the Marlies swept the best of five match in style.

True to their season form, the Marlies posted a 28-0-3 record when leading after two, Toronto scored early in each frame taking the wind out of the 7,118 fans on hand at the Blue Cross Arena.

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