Toronto Marlies Take Game 1 Lead Over Chicago Wolves in AHL Calder Cup Final
The Toronto Marlies defeated the Chicago Wolves 4-2 in Game 1 of the AHL Calder Cup Final on June 12, taking a 1-0 series lead. The Marlies are appearing in the Calder Cup Final for the third time in franchise history, while the Wolves return after winning the Cup in 2022. Sportsnet will broadcast the remaining games in Canada, with FloHockey carrying the series in the United States.
The Toronto Marlies opened the 2025 AHL Calder Cup Final with a 4-2 road victory over the Chicago Wolves in Game 1 on June 12, leading the best-of-seven series 1-0. Toronto reached the Final for the third time in franchise history after overcoming a talented Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins squad, winning three consecutive road games to close out that series. Chicago, meanwhile, rallied from a 3-2 deficit to defeat the Colorado Eagles in seven games in the Western Conference Final, with backup goaltender Amir Miftakhov stepping in after starter Cayden Primeau was injured. Both teams have been stronger on the road than at home during the playoffs, and analysts consider them evenly matched at five-on-five, with special teams and goaltending potentially deciding the series. Sportsnet ONE will broadcast Game 2, with subsequent games airing on Sportsnet 360 in Canada and FloHockey in the US. The remaining schedule runs through a potential Game 7 on June 23 in Chicago.
What's missing
The current injury status of Chicago Wolves starting goaltender Cayden Primeau — specifically whether he will be available for any remaining games in the series — has not been officially confirmed by the team.
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Marlies draw first blood in Finals
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Toronto Marlies vs. Chicago Wolves: Calder Cup Final Preview & Schedule
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Sportsnet to broadcast AHL Calder Cup Finals between Marlies, Wolves on TV
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