"On Monday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they assigned 2024 first-round draft pick Ben Danford to their American Hockey League Affiliate, the Toronto Marlies. Danford's junior hockey career came to a close following the Hamilton Bulldogs' Game 7 loss against the Barrie Colts during the Ontario League Eastern Conference Final. Danford split his fourth OHL season between the Oshawa Generals and Bulldogs, appearing in 45 games between the two clubs."
"In his 45 games, Danford recorded three goals and 17 assists to go along with a plus-minus rating of minus-two. During the Bulldogs' playoff run, Danford scored one goal and added two assists in 13 games. The 20-year-old's lone goal during this playoffs was a double overtime winner against the North Bay Battalion in Game 3 of round 2."
"In early December, the 31st overall selection in 2024, was named to Canada's World Junior roster, appearing for his country for the first time at the prestigious holiday tournament. In seven games, Danford chipped in one assist, helping Canada claim bronze during the 2026 rendition of the tournament held in Minnesota."
"The Marlies took down Rochester in the first round of the Calder Cup playoffs before upsetting the number one seed, Laval Rocket in Game 5 of the North Division Semifinals. The Marlies are set to square off with the Cleveland Monsters in the best-of-5, North Division Finals beginning on Thursday evening in Cleveland. The Marlies and Monsters were separated by one point during the regular season, with Cleveland finishing with 83 compared to Toronto's 82."
Ben Danford was assigned by the Toronto Maple Leafs to their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies. His junior career ended after the Hamilton Bulldogs lost Game 7 to the Barrie Colts in the Ontario League Eastern Conference Final. Danford split his fourth OHL season between the Oshawa Generals and Bulldogs, totaling 45 games with three goals, 17 assists, and a minus-two plus-minus rating. In 13 playoff games with Hamilton, he recorded one goal and two assists, including a double-overtime winner against the North Bay Battalion. He was named to Canada’s World Junior roster in early December and earned one assist in seven games as Canada won bronze in Minnesota. The Marlies advanced in the Calder Cup playoffs and will face the Cleveland Monsters in the North Division Finals.
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