After losing seven of their last 10 before scary circumstances led them to forfeit Friday evening’s game, this encounter against Texas took on even greater importance as the Marlies looked to split their back-to-back set before heading to San Antonio for a Sunday matinee.
The Marlies were the superior team for the majority of the even-strength play, but a poor start and a poor finish meant Toronto left the rink empty-handed.
“It is tough to talk on it,” said head coach Greg Moore. “The group really wanted this hockey game. We thought as a staff the process was there.