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Toronto Marlies Notebook: Weekend Field Trip

By Mike Stephens

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 25: The Toronto Marlies celebrate their win against the Belleville Senators during AHL game action on November 25, 2017 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 25: The Toronto Marlies celebrate their win against the Belleville Senators during AHL game action on November 25, 2017 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 25: Centre Ice digital signage displays Fan Safety information before the NHL regular season hockey game between the Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs on November 25, 2017 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, ON. (Photo by Jeff Chevrier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 25: Centre Ice digital signage displays Fan Safety information before the NHL regular season hockey game between the Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs on November 25, 2017 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, ON. (Photo by Jeff Chevrier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Quick Thoughts: ACC Edition

I got to cover a professional hockey game at the Air Canada Centre and it was the coolest moment of my life. Here’s what I learned:

  • The ACC press box is SO HIGH up. Honestly, if you have a fear of heights, covering games there may not be the profession for you.
  • Trevor Moore had a MONSTER weekend. The Marlies are starting to use him on the PK more, and it’s working to great effect. He may only have 4 points on the year, but he is due for a breakout.
  • Opposing teams are starting to target the young Marlies stars. Kapanen was absolutely SMOKED at the opposing blue line on Sunday, and Liljegren was knocked to the ice at least ten times. It will be interesting to see how these youngsters respond when faced with increased attention.
  • Miro Aaltonen is really, really fast. The only reason he’s not a Leaf right now is that his game is befitting of a top six player.
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