"An inability to make it count on the scoreboard almost came back to haunt them in the third period. It's an early, promising sign that this much-changed Marlies team hung tough and found a way to grind out the extra point. "I thought we were outstanding. We were moving pucks quick[ly] and keeping them [Belleville] on their heels. That was a definite positive for our group." - John Gruden on the Marlies ' play through 40 minutes"
"Toronto nearly got off to the perfect start 30 seconds in. Quick puck movement generated a partial breakaway for Bo Groulx on the right wing, where the forward's wrist shot resulted in a huge rebound that evaded Travis Boyd and Vinni Lettieri. The opening 20 minutes were played at a fast pace with hardly a whistle blown until the game's first penalty at the 14-minute mark."
"Toronto took complete control in the middle frame and, on another day, would have taken advantage of the numerous Grade-A chances to put the result beyond any doubt. Jacob Quillan, Ryan Tverberg (x2), Marc Johnstone, and Travis Boyd were all stopped inside the opening seven minutes. Only a tripping penalty by Henry Thrun halted the onslaught. Toronto killed the penalty with a bend-but-don't-break effort. An excellent block by Matt Benning denied a sure goal before the Marlies almost scored shorthanded;"
The Toronto Marlies produced a strong, fast-paced start with quick puck movement and multiple scoring chances but failed to convert early opportunities. The fourth line forced a turnover leading to a near goal when Michael Pezzetta's tip skipped wide. Toronto dominated the second period with numerous Grade-A chances from Jacob Quillan, Ryan Tverberg, Marc Johnstone and Travis Boyd but could not find the net. A tripping penalty by Henry Thrun briefly halted the pressure, and the Marlies successfully killed the penalty with a bend-but-don't-break effort. Dennis Hildeby faced little action in the game's first half.
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