TORONTO -- Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment is shaking up its senior management team and streamlining some of its operations in a move that will see several senior executives leave their posts. Tim Leiweke, who took the helm as president and CEO in April, said the changes were needed to improve efficiency, "better serve" fans and customers, and focus on streamlined communication and interaction with its fans. "I have always seen Toronto as one of the top sports and entertainment markets in the world, and my goal coming to Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment was to help take this organization from good to great by making the necessary changes both on our playing surfaces and off," Leiweke said in a statement. "Today is about changes off the ice, court and pitch." The new senior leadership group will comprise Tom Anselmi, who will continue his duties as chief operating officer, and Ian Clarke, who remains the companys chief financial officer. Anselmi stepped into the presidents job before Leiweke was hired, replacing former president and CEO Richard Peddie, who stepped down in late 2011. David Hopkinson, currently a senior vice-president of global partnerships and marketing, will become chief commercial officer. Jeff Deline will take over as vice-president, global partnerships and Shannon Hosford as vice-president, marketing and communications. Peter Miller will move up to chief legal and development officer and Bob Hunter goes from executive vice-president of venues and entertainment to chief facilities and live entertainment officer. Tom Pistore has been appointed as the vice-president of ticket sales and service. All members of the senior management will report directly to Leiweke. "Todays restructuring will result in the departure of a number of MLSE executives, and on behalf of the company, Id like to thank them for their many contributions to MLSEs successes over the years," Leiweke said without detailing who was leaving the organization. A July 12 cached page in the "Leaders at MLSE" section on companys website included 19 people while the new list has 16 names. An MLSE spokeswoman said there would be no further comment the company on the changes. The Toronto-based sports conglomerate also said a number of areas of the business will be reallocated to improve efficiency, but didnt provide details about what those changes that may mean. MLSE owns the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Toronto Raptors, the Toronto Marlies, Toronto FC, as well as the Air Canada Centre, Maple Leaf Square and three digital sports channels. It has also invested in four of Torontos sports facilities: Ricoh Coliseum, BMO Field, Lamport Stadium and the MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence, were the Leafs and Marlies practice. Before joining MLSE, Leiweke was the president and CEO of sports and entertainment company Anschutz Entertainment Group. AEG owns the NHLs Los Angeles Kings, the L.A. Galaxy of MLS and has a stake in the NBAs L.A. Lakers, among other interests. Adam Graves Rangers Jersey . Third-seeded Murray had the easiest path to victory on New Years Eve, barely breaking a sweat during his 6-0, 6-0 win over 2,129th-ranked Qatari wildcard recipient Mousa Shanan Zayed. New York Rangers Jerseys .Y. -- Knicks coach Mike Woodson said Wednesday that J. http://www.rangershockeyonlineshop.com/chris-kreider-hockey-jersey/ . -- Tony Stewart is 20 pounds lighter and has a titanium rod in his surgically repaired right leg. Mike Richter Jersey . 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It was his 13th home run of the season.Right-hander Ricky Nolasco, who had struggled in his first five starts for the Angels (0-4, 5.70 ERA), allowed only one unearned in eight innings and is 4-2 with a 1.47 ERA in his last six starts.Nolasco (8-14), who has not allowed an earned run in his last three games, said it was his last scheduled start of the season.Its tough to say it will carry over into next season, but its nice to finish this like that, Nolasco said.You always want to go into the offseason on a good note. Eight innings is nice.As rookie right-hander Daniel Mengden (2-9) gave up all eight runs and nine hits in just over three innings.Oakland manager Bob Melvin was nonetheless encouraged by what hes seen from the 23-year-old this season.I think he learned that he can pitch here, Melvin said. I think he learned when hes aggressive and gets ahead, he can have success. Its a little bit when hes on the run and guys are on base, and maybe he isnt as confident in his fastball or throwing the ball over the plate early in the count.He gets a little defensive with guys on base.The Angels managed 12 hits, none after the fifth inning, and seven were for extra bases. Kole Calhoun added two doubles and a triple, as the Angels won for the sixth time in seven games.Oakland third baseman Ryon Healy had three hits, including a double to drive in the As only run. The rookie had never pllayed third base before this season and is hitting .dddddddddddd309.Hes a tough kid, Melvin said. He can hit. Hes confident. He hasnt played the position and now he plays third base pretty well. It hasnt bothered him at all. He works hard every day. The bottom line is -- he can hit.Marte has had almost the opposite experience. He came up in May as a third baseman. Hes started 20 games at third, 28 at first and 22 in left -- a position he had never played before at any level.Hes found his power game wherever he played, with 27 of his 59 hits this season going for extra basesThe As dropped to 67-90 with the defeat, giving them consecutive 90-loss seasons for only the second time in Oakland history (1977-79). The As have lost seven of eight.WALK THIS WAYMike Trouts walk in the fourth inning gave him 113 on the season, tying him for the Angels team record with Tony Phillips (1995) for most in a season. Trout leads the majors in walks and on-base percentage (.441).ESCOBAR LEAVES EARLYAngels 3B Yunel Escobar left the game after three innings, complaining of right shoulder stiffness.TRAINERS ROOMAthletics: Originally the team said rookie infielder Renato Nunez would be out for a day or two with a sore back, but by game-time announced he was available.Angels: LHP Tyler Skaggs (strained elbow), who has made only nine starts this season, threw a bullpen session and is expected to make a brief start either Saturday or Sunday. . DH Albert Pujols is out with right Plantar Fasciitis.UP NEXTAthletics: RHP Sonny Gray (5-11) is scheduled to come off the DL (strained right forearm) to make a brief start. Manager Bob Melvin said he would only throw about 30 pitches.Angels: Rookie RHP Alex Meyer (1-3) is scheduled to make his fifth start for the Angels since his Aug. 1 trade from the Twins. He is 1-2 with a 4.58 ERA with the Angels. ' ' '