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Marlies, Wolves set for Calder Cup Finals rematch after conference wins

Toronto and Chicago reached the Calder Cup Finals in opposite styles, with the Marlies closing out Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in overtime and the Wolves surviving a seven-game fight with Colorado.

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