

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that Matt Frattin has cleared waivers and been assigned to the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies.

Frattin, 26, has been held pointless in six regular season games with the Maple Leafs this season. In 132 career NHL games, the Edmonton, Alberta native has 35 points (17 goals, 18 assists) and 44 penalty minutes. Frattin played for the Toronto Marlies during both the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons.

The Marlies next game is Friday night when they travel to Hamilton for a 7:30 p.m. game against the Bulldogs. The Maple Leafs return to the ice tonight at Air Canada Centre where they face the Tampa Bay Lightning at 7:30 p.m.