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AHL announcer criticizes call leading to penalty shot in Game 2

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Last updated Jun 15, 2026

AHL announcer criticizes call leading to penalty shot in Game 2

Summary

During Game 2 of the Calder Cup Finals, Chicago Wolves color commentator Bill Gardner expressed outrage over a slashing penalty call that led to a penalty shot for Toronto's Alex Nylander. The incident occurred in the second period and resulted in Nylander scoring to tie the game at 2-2. Gardner vehemently disagreed with the referee's decision, labeling it 'disgusting' and saying it altered the course of the game. Toronto ultimately won the match 5-4 in overtime, taking a 2-0 lead in the series.

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By the Numbers

•Chicago Wolves are battling the Toronto Marlies in the Calder Cup Finals.
•The controversial call resulted in a penalty shot that was converted by Nylander.
•The match ended with Toronto defeating Chicago 5-4 in overtime.
•Toronto leads the best-of-seven series 2-0.
•Gardner, a former NHL player, criticized the officiating heavily during the broadcast.

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2:30 PMYahoo Sports — AHL announcer goes off about ‘disgusting’ ref call in Calder Cup Finals

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A penalty ruling in the AHL’s Calder Cup Finals left Chicago Wolves color commentator Bill Gardner furious. In the second period of Saturday’s Game 2 between the Wolves (Carolina Hurricanes affiliate) and the Toronto Marlies (Toronto Maple Leafs affiliate), Chicago was called for a slashing penalty that resulted in a penalty shot for Toronto’s Alex…
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