Those were the words of Leafs Nation Network play by play announcer Todd Crocker after Ben Smith scored into the empty net to give Toronto an unassailable 5-1 lead late in Game 7.
Facing their biggest test of the season thus far heading into a championship-deciding game, the Marlies produced a performance worthy of champions to win the first Calder Cup in franchise history.
First Period
Despite a positive start from the Marlies, Texas almost played party pooper with three minutes on the clock — a turnover at the Marlies blue line resulted in a breakaway for Sheldon Dries, but the rookie’s shot pinged off the post and away to safety.