There have been some standout individual performances, but the team’s success has been built on sound defensive play, balanced scoring, and without question the best goaltending duo in franchise history.
A huge reason why the Marlies posted the lowest goal against average during the regular season was the Hap Holmes Award-winning tandem of Garret Sparks and Calvin Pickard, who continue to lead the way for the Marlies during this 2018 Calder Cup campaign.
Garret Sparks
There’s little doubt that Garret Sparks is a talented goaltender, but this is the first time in his career that he’s been able to put the pieces together for a complete season.