Marlies Play Home-and-Home Series Against Rochester in Southern Ontario

The Toronto Marlies announced today that the club will play two exhibition games against their division-rivals, the Rochester Americans in preparation for the American Hockey League’s 75th anniversary season.

The Marlies host the Americans on Friday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. in Bradford, Ontario at the Bob Fallis Arena for the first of back-to-back games against their division foes. Toronto took part in a community practice at the Bob Fallis Arena on October 26, 2009.

Toronto travels to Ohsweken, Ontario the following night to play the Amerks at Gaylord Powless Arena for a 6:00 p.m. tilt. Rochester will be considered the home team for the Saturday, October 2 matchup.

Tickets for the Marlies/Amerks game in Bradford are currently on-sale by calling 905-775-8548. Fans can purchase tickets to the preseason game for $30, which also includes a second ticket to any Marlies home regular season contest.

The Marlies home opener has been set and will take place on Saturday, October 9 at Ricoh Coliseum. For 2010-11 Marlies ticket information, including season ticket packages and group seats, visit www.torontomarlies.com or call the team’s ticket line at 416-597-PUCK.