The Toronto Marlies mirrored their performance in Manitoba with a four-game series split against the Stockton Heat in Calgary. The Marlies won the first two games thanks to a scoring spree, but paid for it on the back end as their opponents got up to speed and controlled the pace of play, beating the Marlies on the second leg. The final goal margin was 15-14 for the Marlies, with the shots tied, 120-120. Score effects and blowouts played their part for both teams. Let’s get into it.
In Short...
Game 1 (7-1 W)
It was a goal-scoring bonanza for the Toronto Marlies as they torched the Flames 7-1.