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Third-period comeback powers Toronto Marlies to victory in Belleville, earns All-Star honours for John Gruden

“I thought we were outstanding in the first and good in the third. That’s what good teams do; they have to play two really good periods. We are very excited about our win, and all the credit goes to the guys and the special teams, which were outstanding.”

– John Gruden

“It’s a team award. The only thing is now I have to cancel my trip to Florida (laughs). I’m excited to go and represent our group. They’ve done an outstanding job to get me into this game.”

– Gruden on Toronto finishing the year with the best record in the division, earning him coaching honours for the North Division at the 2025 AHL All-Star Event

This was the least stereotypical of all the Toronto Marlies‘ comeback victories this season.