Marlies championship rally kicks off Monday at Real Sports
Toronto celebrates the AHL's second Calder Cup title with an 11 a.m. rally featuring the team, coaches, and trophy photos.
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The Toronto Marlies are bringing the Calder Cup downtown for a championship rally Monday, June 22 at 11 a.m. at Real Sports Bar & Grill, 15 York Street, just days after capturing their second title in franchise history.
On Friday night, the Maple Leafs' minor league affiliate defeated the Chicago Wolves 4-3 in Game 5, winning the series 4-1. Goaltender Artur Akhtyamov stopped 27 shots in the title-clinching game. Forward Landon Sim scored in the final moments of the first period with only 28 seconds left.
The rally will feature General Manager Ryan Hardy, Head Coach John Gruden, and Captain Logan Shaw alongside Marlies players and staff. Fans can expect on-stage programming, player photo opportunities, giveaways, and a live DJ. The victory caps a memorable playoff run for Toronto's top affiliate. The championship is being viewed by many Leafs fans as a positive sign for the organization's development pipeline, with several Marlies expected to push for NHL opportunities in the coming seasons.
The free event runs from 11 a.m. Monday at 15 York Street in downtown Toronto.