The Toronto Marlies claimed the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup by defeating the Chicago Wolves 4-3 in Game 5. The victory took place on Friday night, thanks to a key power-play goal in the second period by Vinni Lettieri. The Marlies, affiliated with the NHL’s Maple Leafs, also saw contributions from Benoit-Olivier Groulx and Jacob Quillan, who scored in the same period.
Landon Sim scored late in the first period to narrow the Wolves’ lead to 2-1, providing momentum for Toronto. Goalie Artur Akhtyamov was a standout performer, making 27 saves. His efforts earned him the playoff MVP title, boasting a record of 15-7 with a goals-against average of 2.22 and a save percentage of .923 during the postseason. This marks the second Calder Cup victory for the Marlies, their first being in 2018.
For the Chicago Wolves, Felix Unger Sörum scored twice and assisted on another goal, proving a vital player for their squad. Josiah Slavin contributed a goal, while their goalie, Cayden Primeau, made 19 saves. Previously, the Wolves managed to delay elimination in the best-of-seven series with a dramatic 4-3 victory in overtime on Thursday night.
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