What to know
- The rally starts at 11 a.m. Monday at Real Sports Bar & Grill, 15 York St.
- The Marlies captured their second Calder Cup by defeating the Chicago Wolves in a 4-1 series.
- Players, coaches, and team staff, including GM Ryan Hardy and captain Logan Shaw, will be in attendance.
- The event features special programming, giveaways, and a live DJ for fans.
Toronto hockey fans finally have a championship to celebrate. Just days after capturing the Calder Cup, the Toronto Marlies are bringing the trophy downtown for a championship rally with supporters on Monday morning.
On Friday night, the Maple Leafs’ minor league counterparts took the Calder Cup home for the second time in franchise history.
The team beat the Chicago Wolves 4-3 in Game 5 of the American Hockey League (AHL) championship, and won the series 4-1. This follows their first Calder Cup victory against the Texas Stars in 2018.
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Now, the team’s hosting a championship rally with hockey fans and supporters alike.
When and where is the rally?
The victory rally will be held at Real Sports Bar & Grill on Monday at 11 a.m., with on-stage programming and ceremony, followed by team photo-ops.
Who will be there?
The Marlies say attendees will include:
- General Manager Ryan Hardy
- Head Coach John Gruden
- Captain Logan Shaw
- Toronto Marlies players and staff
Fans will also have opportunities to take photos with members of the team following the main ceremony.
In attendance: Toronto Marlies players and team staff, General Manager Ryan Hardy, Head Coach John Gruden and Captain Logan Shaw of the Toronto Marlies.
Celebrating a championship season
Friday’s victory capped off a memorable playoff run for Toronto’s top affiliate.
The Marlies clinched the championship with a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Wolves in Game 5, earning the franchise’s second Calder Cup after its first title in 2018.
Several players delivered standout performances throughout the series, including goaltender Artur Akhtyamov, who stopped 27 shots in the title-clinching game.
The championship is also 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.
Celebrate with the team their best moments, from Landon Sim scoring in the final moments of the first period with only 28 seconds left, to Marlies’ goalie Artur Akhtyamov saving 27 shots.
What can fans expect?
In addition to hearing from players and team officials, the rally will include:
- Championship ceremony programming
- Player appearances
- Team photo opportunities
- Giveaways
- Live DJ entertainment
Featured in the event: remarks from organization leaders, special programming, giveaways and a live DJ.
For a city that hasn’t celebrated many hockey championships in recent years, Monday’s gathering offers fans a chance to recognize one of Toronto’s winning teams.
The free event will take place on Monday at 11 a.m. at 15 York St.
