Newfoundland Growlers' season kicks off with strong Toronto Marlies lineup presence
New coaches and nearly a dozen new American Hockey League players will kick off a new ECHL season for the Growlers on Friday.
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![Popular Growlers forward Todd Skirving is back in St. John's for his fifth season with the Newfoundland team. Hockey player stands in full hockey gear in front of banner.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6999084.1697569549!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/todd-skirving.jpg)
New coaches and nearly a dozen new American Hockey League players will kick off a new ECHL season for the Growlers on Friday.