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Powered By Cowan & Co., Toronto Marlies Win The Calder Cup

By Ken Campbell The Hockey News

The Toronto Marlies are Calder Cup champions for the second time in eight years.

It should be noted that once the Calder Cup got in to Easton Cowan's hands Friday night after their 4-3 win and 4-1 series victory over the Chicago Wolves, the first player he handed it to was Toronto Marlies teammate and rookie defenseman Ben Danford.

The symbolism in that should not be overlooked.

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This story was originally published June 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM.

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