4 Nations Face-Off Auston Matthews USA Captain With a first period short handed breakaway goal against the Laval Rocket on Feb. 7 Toronto Marlies forward Alex Steeves became the franchises all-time leader in goals. Steeves' goal was the 95th of his Marlies career, passing Ryan Hamilton, who scored his last goal for the team in 2013. The 25-year-old set the franchise record for points on Dec. 7 [https://thehockeynews.com/ahl/latest-news/alex-steeves-now-toronto-marlies-all-time-leading-scorer] when he recorded his 169th point, passing Kris Newbury. He is now up to 195 points in 223 career AHL games. With 26 goals and 41 points in 35 games this season Steeves leads the AHL in goals and sits fourth in scoring. The Bedford, NH., native has played in four games for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season and 11 in his career, he has recorded one assist. The Hockey News' Nick Barden caught up with Steeves earlier this week [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/itll-be-a-culmination-rather-than-a-moment-maple-leafs-signed-alex-steeves-approaching-marlies-franchise-goal-record-with-humility]. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page [https://thehockeynews.com/ahl/] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more.
