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Former NHL Forward Steve Sullivan Named Head Coach of AHL's Toronto Marlies
The club also elevated Mark Giordano to assistant coach after Sullivan spent part of last season on the Maple Leafs bench.
- The Toronto Marlies promoted Steve Sullivan to head coach on Thursday, marking the ninth in franchise history. Sullivan replaces John Gruden, who was elevated to the Toronto Maple Leafs coaching staff.
- Following Gruden's move to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Sullivan steps into the role after serving as assistant coach with the Marlies last season. Gruden led the club to the 2026 Calder Cup title before his promotion.
- Alongside the hiring, the Marlies elevated former Maple Leafs defenceman Mark Giordano to assistant coach. Goaltending coach Hannu Toivonen and video coach Nick Biamonte complete the new coaching staff.
- The 2026-27 schedule features a home opener at Coca-Coliseum on October 3 against the Hamilton Hammers. The Marlies will visit the Hammers for their first away game on October 9.
- Bringing extensive experience, the Timmins, Ont., native played over 1,000 NHL games across 16 seasons. Marlies general manager Ryan Hardy cited Sullivan's commitment to development as essential for leading the next generation of players.
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