The Toronto Marlies kicked off their defense of the Calder Cup on the road, as they opened the season against the Utica Comets in New York. It was a slow start to the game for the Marlies, who looked overwhelmed by Utica’s passion early on, but as the two teams got settled into the contest, the young Marlies started to shine all throughout the next two periods and eventually came out with a 7-3 victory.
Trevor Moore led the way with two goals, while Pierre Engvall, Carl Grundstrom, and newcomer Jordan Subban gave fans reason to be excited with dazzling displays of talent, including goals from each.