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Marlies Week In Review: Scenic Newfoundland

The Toronto Marlies head towards the east coast, and grab three out of four points by scoring a billion goals.

When the Manitoba Moose moved to Newfoundland to become the St. John's IceCaps, it was a nice story. The city had been without a team since the Maple Leafs moved to Toronto to become the Marlies, and they were eager for pro hockey to cheer on. It's fantastic, and they've sold out every game since.

But man, everyone tried so hard to use that "Marlies used to play in St. John's" narrative to sell a rivalry.