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25/26 Toronto Marlies Insider Awards
In our second installment of the Toronto Marlies Insider awards, we give out the following awards to some well deserving recipients:
Regular Season MVP Playoff MVP Forward of the Year Dman of the Year Goalie of the Year Rookie of the Year Most Improved Player Beauty of the YearDESTINY HAS BEEN DELIVERED - The Marlies are Calder Cup Champions!!!!
"Gravity had been destroy, Destiny has been delivered"- Todd Crocker
The Toronto Marlies are your 2026 Calder Cup Champions!!
This was a surreal episode to record, following a surreal playoff run, at the end of a surreal season.
The Marlies beat the Chicago Wolves 4-1 in the Calder Cup Finals to secure our second ever Calder Cup.
What's even more amazing is that, for once, Davy doesnt complain in an episode (much!).
A huge thank you to all of our listeners, from Toronto, to Dublin, to Mannheim and everywhere...
Nort Division Final - Game 1 & 2 Recap
The Marlies travel to Cleveland for games 1& 2 in the North Divison Finals hoping to avoid an 0-2 sweep.
Hopes are high after the boys toppled Laval in the previous round, but with Cleveland, its impossible to predict.
Tough Weekend In Cleveland and a Haymer Hatty in MTL
The Marlies head to Cleveland for back to back away games against the Monsters before travelling to Laval to take on the Rocket.
Things Trending Upwards for The Marlies
The Marlies appear to have hit a turning point in their season and despite losing a couple of games, things are trending in the right direction in terms of effort, skill, execution and commitment. This team looks poised to go on a serious run........lookout everybody!!
A Mixed Bag | Two Rookies score their first pro goals | Big Wins and Losses
Tough Road Losses in Lehigh and Grand Rapids
In this non-exciting episode, we take a look at three tought road losses, but more importantly, three tough performances.
Things may be looking bleak for the Marlies, but with a 3 game home stand starting next weekend, followed by a trip to South Carolina, we could be about to withness this team explode (we hope)
With the regular seasons is now in full swing, we want to say a huge Thanks, as always to Cwench Hydration, the tastiest and healthiest hydration drink on the planet.
The support they offer to us is outstanding and...
Omnibus Episode | Royal Road Trip
The Marlies began their Royal Road Trip after a home game against the Crunch (and some familar faces) and in todays episode we look at the first few games on the trip that saw them visit Chicago, WBS and Hershey.
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As the regular seasons is now in full swing, we want to say a huge Thanks as always to Cwench Hydration, the tastiest and healthiest hydration drink on the planet, the support they offer to us is outstanding and we appreciate them for helping to make all t...
Road Trip and Back-To-Back Games Against B-Sens and Utica
In this episode we discuss the back-to-back games away against Belleville and then at home against Utica.
We also have our first installation of the Mannheim Minute, but the bad news is that its hosted by Davy.
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As the regular seasons gets into full swing, we want to say a huge Thanks as always to Cwench Hydration, the tastiest and healthiest hydration drink on the planet, the support they offer to us is outstanding and we appreciate them for helping to make all this p...
WE ARE BACK!!!!!!!!
The 2025/2025 AHL season is officially underway and we are PUMPED!!!!!
The Marlies started the season on the road against the Rochester Americans before our home opener on Saturday, October 11th.
As home openers go, this was a good one and we are all so happy that hockey is back.
20 Questions With JD Bunkis
In the second episode of our 20 Questions With series, we chat with JD Bunkis. JD hosts his own show on SportsNet as well as co-hosting post game recaps of Leaf games with Sammy McKee called LeafsTalk.
Make sure you check out both shows, they are two of our go-to shows for all things sports and hockey.
Summer Update Ep. 5 | Big Losses, But DOTY Returns
In our final (we think) Summer Update before the start of the new season, we go over two HUGE losses for the club and chat about the DOTY returning and what it means for the team.
20 Questions with: Sam McKee
In the first episode of our new segment, 20 Questions With:, we host co-host and producer of The Real Kyper and Bourne Show, and the host of LeafsTalk, Sam McKee
Beyond The Ice Ep 7. Nick Barden
In the seventh installment of our Beyond The Ice series, we chat with Toronto hockey journalism royalty in the shape of Nick Barden.
Nick goes over his career to this point and drops some serious knowledge for any young aspiring journalists out there.
A huge Thanks to Nick for taking time out of his schedule to come on and to share his experiences and tips.
Where are they now: 2018 Calder Cup Champions
In this episode we take a look at what the 2018 Calder Cup Championship winning players are up to today.
From retired, to playing in Stanley Cup finals to playing abroad, there is a lot to take in with this one, so sit back , relax and enjoy!
Summer Update Ep. 4 | Miller Time Is Over
In what could be the last in our Summer Update series, we don't really have a lot to talk about. There's one Marlies player that has moved on and two Marlies adjacent players have said goodbye to Toronto.
Make sure to come back and check out our upcoming player interviews!
Beyond The Ice Ep 6. Simon Bennett
In this exciting episode, we chat with the PA Announcer for the Toronto Marlies, Simon Bennett.
Simon has been the PA Announcer for almost 20 years and has lots of stories to tell and we have a blast in this one.
We learned a ton about Simon, most notably that he is a MASSIVE Taylor Swift fan, he tells us about who chirps the best in the box and hear about Simon doing the PA Announcing for both the Marlies and Leafs in the same day.
A huge Thanks to Simon for coming on...
2024/2025 Awards Special
In this episode, we hand out a host of awards for the 24/25 season.
A huge congrats to all our winners and thanks to them for an amazing season.
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Summer Update Ep. 3 | A TONNE of new signings
In the third instalment in our Summer Update series, we go over the Marlies recent signings, and there was a lot of them, including the return of a former fan favourite.
Beyond The Ice Ep 5. Nico Blachman
In another very special episode in our Beyond The Ice series, we sit down and chat with the man, the myth, the legend, Nico Blachman.
Nico is a pro hockey player who plays in the ECHL for the Iowa Heartlanders, where he acts an a Alternate Captain, and he recently got called up to the AHL with the Iowa Wild, so Marlies fans can expect to see him next season.
In this episode, Nico chats about the alternative path he took to pro hockey and offers a mountain of advice to young and aspiring hockey...
Summer Update Ep 2 | Free Agency Preview
With free agency around the corner, we take a look at the Marlies Free Agents and chat about whether or not we think if they will return or not.
Beyond The Ice Ep 4. Robert "Ducky" Mastrosimone
In the third episode of our Beyond The Ice series, we sat down with the second in command of Solow's Soldiers, the incredible Robert "Ducky" Mastrosimone to discuss his hockey journey, winning a Beanpot with Boston University, that California trip and round things out with some more rapid fire questions from Ben.
Make sure you follow Robert on Instagram to keep up with his hockey journey.
We Are Solows Soldiers
In honour of the Commander in Chief, Ben is proud to present We Are Solows Soldiers. Full video is on the Solow's Soldiers Instagram page.
Beyond The Ice Ep 3. Alex Cairns Celebre
In the third episode in our Beyond The Ice series, we interview the in-arena voice of the Marlies, and all round rockstar, Alex Cairns Celebre.
This was an incredibly fun episode to do and we learned a lot about Alex, from her love of theatre, to skating with Marie Philip Poulin, to her work with the Vanier College Productions BIPOC Artist Hub and everything in between.
Make sure you follow Alex on Instagram and subscribe to the BarDown YouTube Channel.
Summer Update Ep. 1 | Flying Solow And Landing Sim
In the first episode in our Summer Update series, we go over one big signing, two departures, one of which that left us Solow and talk about some rumours that are circling around the hockey universe.
Things haven't quite hit feverpitch with free agency and the draft coming up, so make sure you come back and check out our next update.
A huge Thanks as always to Cwench Hydration, the tastiest and healthiest hydration drink on the planet, the support that they offer to us is outstanding and we appreciate them for helping to make al...
Beyond The Ice Ep 2. Zach Solow, The Commander In Chief
In the second episode of our Beyond The Ice series, we interviewed our favourite Marlies player, but far more importantly, the Commander in Chief of Solow's Soldiers, Zach Solow!!
We discuss his hockey journey from skating at the Everblades rink as a 2 year old with his siblings to escape the heat right up to his move to Adler Mannheim in the DEL and Zach shares a few funny stories along the way (including a fight he had on the ice with Ben. Spoiler Alert: Zach lost )
Ben then asks some fan questions, including some from D...
Playoff Heroics From Solow And Steeves Not Enough
In our final post game recap of the 2024/2025 season, we take a look at our first round series against the Cleveland Monsters.
A huge thank you to all of our listners for your continued support, we hit the 20,000 download mark having only starting 6 months ago.
Make sure you come back to check out our Beyond The Ice series and a few player interviews over the summer period.
As our seasons comes to a close, we want to say a huge Thanks as always to Cwench Hydration, the tastiest and healthiest hydration drink on th...
Beyond The Ice. Ep 1. Wayne Young
In the first episode of the Beyond The Ice series, we sat down and had a chat with Wayne Young, the Toronto Marlies Membership Manager.
In his day to day, Wayne has the wide ranging responsibility of all requests and problems for all Season Seat Holder for the Marlies. He also takes an active role with Group Tickets and arranging outings for large groups at the Marlies.
In this episode we learn about Wayne's journey from Belleville, Ontario where he started with the Belleville Bulls, right up to his current role with the Marlies. A fa...
Playoffs On The Line | Home And Home Against The Americans
With two games left in the regular season, the Marlies still haven't clinched our berth in the playoffs. We end the season with a home and home against second in the division Rochester Americans.
A win for the Marlies would guarantee our spot in the playoffs...... but it's not going to be easy.
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As the regular seasons comes to a close, we want to say a huge Thanks as always to Cwench Hydration, the tastiest and healthiest hydration drink on the planet, the support th...
Marlies Crunched by Syracuse
With the race for playoff spots going down to the wire, the Marlies took on the Syracuse Crunch in a vital home and home series.
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As the season draw to a conclusion, we want to say a huge Thanks as always to Cwench Hydration, the tastiest and healthiest hydration drink on the planet, the support the offer to us is outstanding and we appreciate them for helping to make all this possible.
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Shot Down By The Comets
Following our defeat to the last placed team in the league Bridgeport, we welcome the Utica Comets to the Colosseum in search of a much needed win.
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As the season draw to a conclusion, we want to say a huge Thanks as always to Cwench Hydration, the tastiest and healthiest hydration drink on the planet, the support the offer to us is outstanding and we appreciate them for helping to make all this possible.
Use our promo code to save 10% off your enti...
Mini Marlies Takeover | Tough 3-in-3 against Laval, Bellville and Bridgeport
The Marlies went on a 3-in-3 in Laval, Belleville and at home against the Islanders.
It was a long and tough 3 days for the boys with fights, goals, OT Goals being called off, a shoout out and a huge comeback in one of the games, so strap in!
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Credits
Everything: Ben The Goat
Back to back against Belleville | We don't shoutout to losers!!
The Marlies face Belleville in the 8th and 9th installments of the Battle of Ontario. Firstly on Friday at the CAA Arena, before welcoming them back to the Colosseum for some Saturday night hockey.
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As the season draw to a conclusion, we want to say a huge Thanks as always to Cwench Hydration, the tastiest and healthiest hydration drink on the planet, the support the offer to us is outstanding and we appreciate them for helping to make all this possible.
Use our promo co...
Luckless in Laval
The Marlies travel to Laval to take on the league leading Rocket in a crucial tie following the weekends series against Charlotte.
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Back to Back against the Checkers | Last SBA Series Game
The Marlies welcomed the Charlotte Checkers to Toronto with back to back games. The first game was the last game in our ScotiaBank Arena series on Saturday and then we welcomed them to the Colosseum on Sunday.
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Statement performance against Bruins | Minten makes debut against Marlies
In this episode, we take a look at the Marlies game against the Providence Bruins at the Colosseum. The game doubled as Fraiser Mintens debut for the bad guys also.
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Mini Marlies Takeover: Double Centurion Steeves
In this mini Marlies Takeover episode, we take a look at the Marlies trip to Bridgeport to take on the Islanders.
Alex Steeves also became the first Double Centurion in Toronto Marlis history, with 100 goals and 103 assists.
Credits
GOAT: Ben
No Help: Ethan :)
Trade deadline day and an away game against the Bruins
With the NHL Trade Deadline at 15:00 eastern, just four hours before a game, the Leafs made a few trades and moves that affect the Marlies., we discuss that and our game against the Bruins in this one.
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A wet and windy Wednesday against Cleveland
Today we take a look at how the Marlies got on against the Cleveland Monsters. A team we haven't beaten in approx 9,000 years!! However, hopes are high since the return of the top marksman in the AHL, ALex Steeves.
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Mini Marlies takeover - Shoot Out drama against the Moose
In the latest Mini Marlies takeover, Ben provide highlights and coverage from our game against the Manitoba Moose at the Colosseum.
Credits:
Everything - Ben!!!
