The Toronto Marlies are 2018 Calder Cup Champions

Photo Credit: Thomas Skrlj“On your feet Ricoh, on your feet Toronto. This is your Calder Cup!“

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…