The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Wednesday that the club has assigned defenceman Jake Gardiner to the Toronto Marlies of the AHL.

Gardiner, 22, appeared in two games for the Maple Leafs this season, registering four shots on goal. The defenceman missed the Leafs first two games of the season due to injury. Gardiner has registered 18 points (nine goals, nine assists) with eight penalty minutes in 23 games for the Marlies in 2012-13.