Toronto Marlies defeat Chicago Wolves to win 2026 Calder Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 2:15 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Toronto Marlies secured the 2026 Calder Cup by defeating the Chicago Wolves 4-3 in Game Five. Chicago took an early lead with goals from Felix Unger-Sorum and Josiah Slavin. The Marlies responded by scoring four unanswered goals, with Vinni Lettieri netting the championship-clinching goal. Despite a late power play goal from Unger-Sorum, the Wolves could not equalize in the third period. Marlies goalie Artur Akhtyamov made 27 saves and earned the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy as playoff MVP.
- •Marlies win Calder Cup with 4-3 victory in Game Five
- •Chicago led 2-0 before Toronto scored four consecutive goals
- •Vinni Lettieri scored the eventual championship-winning goal
- •Unger-Sorum had two goals, including one on a power play
- •Akhtyamov honored as playoff MVP with 27 saves
- 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — The Toronto Marlies Are 2026 Calder Cup Champions
"The Toronto Marlies beat the Chicago Wolves 4-3 in Game Five to become the 2026 Calder Cup Champions.
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