Frederik Andersen makes his first AHL start in 7 years

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen makes his first AHL start in 7 years and his first professional start since March 20th today for the Leafs' AHL affiliate Toronto Marlies.

Check it out:

Let’s go ?#MarliesLive pic.twitter.com/Aer1XlG7BA
— Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) May 6, 2021

Frederik Andersen is making his first AHL start this afternoon since Jan. 12, 2014 -- when he played for Norfolk at Springfield.

He's eligible to remain with the Marlies for up to three games under the terms of his LTI conditioning loan. pic.twitter.com/oEfI6Uvkwj
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) May 6, 2021

#FrederikAndersen in the warmup for the #Marlies @TorontoMarlies against #Moose @ManitobaMoose for an afternoon tilt pic.twitter.com/GohYPCSVfj
— Jack Boland (@TorSunphoto21) May 6, 2021

Frederik Andersen preparing for his first AHL action in seven years. pic.twitter.com/bJztedtxVM
— luke fox (@lukefoxjukebox) May 6, 2021

Andersen, of course, is on a conditioning stint with the Marlies as he continues to recover from an unspecified lower body injury.

Frederik Andersen makes his first AHL start in 7 years

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