Isaac Johnson, David Farrance, Keenan Suthers, and Ty Voit will see action in St. John's as the Growlers return for their final home stand of 2023
The Dogs are getting reinforcements as they head home for their final homestand of 2023. The club sent out a release on Thursday announcing that the Maple Leafs and Marlies had sent four players to the ECHL ahead of Friday's matchup with the Maine Mariners. Full release below:
The Newfoundland Growlers announced today that forwards Isaac Johnson, Keenan Suthers and defenceman David Farrance have been assigned to the club from the Toronto Marlies (AHL). Additionally, forward Ty Voit has also been assigned by the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) from the Marlies.
Johnson, 24, is the reigning ECHL Player of the Week having notched nine points (4G, 5A) in three games out in Idaho. He returns to the Growlers after a brief call-up with the Marlies.
Suthers, 25, has split time between the Growlers and Marlies this season with three appearances for Newfoundland last month as well as six games played for Toronto. The Belle River, Ontario native had 40 points (18G, 22A) as a Growler last year in his first year as a pro.
Farrance, 24, has played in three games for the Marlies in 2023-24 after signing in Toronto this past summer. Originally a 3rd round pick by the Nashville Predators in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, Farrance is expected to make his Growlers debut this weekend.
Voit, 20, notched four assists in two appearances for the Growlers during their most recent road trip. He is expected to play his first home game for Newfoundland this weekend.