> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Weekend FTB: Marlies open the final with a win - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/ftb-3/ - Published: 2026-06-13T10:00:26.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-13T10:00:25.000Z - Description: PWHL Expansion continues. Marlies and NHL back in action Sunday. - Author: Cathy Squires - Tags: From The Branches > The 2026 [#CalderCup](https://x.com/hashtag/CalderCup?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Finals will air on [@Sportsnet](https://x.com/Sportsnet?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) for cable television subscribers in Canada and on [@NHL](https://x.com/NHL?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Network in the United States, in addition to worldwide streaming on AHLTV on [@FloHockey](https://x.com/FloHockey?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and audio on [@SiriusXMNHL](https://x.com/SiriusXMNHL?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Network Radio. [pic.twitter.com/Ypw5bLMtHA](https://t.co/Ypw5bLMtHA?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — AHL Communications (@AHLPR) [June 12, 2026](https://x.com/AHLPR/status/2065448925532704893?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Marlies opened their final against the Wolves with Ben Danford's first goal as a graduate of junior hockey: [Acceptable Treliving (@brigstew.bsky.social)BEN DANFORD FIRST PROFESSIONAL GOAL IS A BEAUTIFUL SNIPE TO TIE IT UP![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-e0f54cd0-6d29-4a77-a7c7-c7487e871766.png)Bluesky SocialAcceptable Treliving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/thumbnail-12afe015-0b1e-41d4-9e19-fbaa27bb7970.jpg)](https://bsky.app/profile/brigstew.bsky.social/post/3mo4zsniedc24?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) You have to click through to see it, but you should just do that. > Cédric Paré with a beautiful feed from Ryan Tverberg🤌[@TorontoMarlies](https://x.com/TorontoMarlies?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | [#CHIvsTOR](https://x.com/hashtag/CHIvsTOR?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | [#CalderCup](https://x.com/hashtag/CalderCup?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > 📺: [https://t.co/xslzIvekI0](https://t.co/xslzIvekI0?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/leZ7DdZvtb](https://t.co/leZ7DdZvtb?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — American Hockey League (@TheAHL) [June 13, 2026](https://x.com/TheAHL/status/2065613775428874465?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) All tied up in the third, Vinni Lettieri, the absolute MVP of the Marlies playoffs with a beauty: > ANDIAMO VINNI!!!! > > Vinni Lettieri goes end to end to give us the 3-2 lead! | [@cocacola\_ca](https://x.com/cocacola%5Fca?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/xCnvmUbJwV](https://t.co/xCnvmUbJwV?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) [June 13, 2026](https://x.com/TorontoMarlies/status/2065623670194569323?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Lettieri added an ENG to seal the win. Next game is Sunday at 4 pm ET. --- The PWHL completed their Phase, er, I think it's 12 now. And the Sceptres protected two new players, plus the automatic protection for the just-signed Kali Flanagan. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/2026/06/HKpbcoIXcAAyohH-1-.jpg) [PWHL COMPLETES PHASE 3 OF 2026 EXPANSION PLAYER DISTRIBUTION PROCESS WITH PROTECTIONS AND SIGNINGSNEW YORK AND TORONTO (June 12, 2026) — The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has completed Phase 3 of the Expansion Player Distribution Process with today’s signing deadline of 3 p.m. ET and protection list deadline of 5 p.m. ET. During Phase 3…![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-9bcc96f3-a4eb-4e5f-9cd3-ba3d0a1be2a8.png)Professional Women's Hockey League![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/EN_Phase_3_Press_Release-WEB-1200x800-9ba59691-233e-41ef-9dc9-a2aae1bd8ac9)](https://www.thepwhl.com/en/news/2026/june/12/pwhl-completes-phase-3-of-2026-expansion-player-distribution-process-with-protections-and-signings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The next phase starts on Sunday at noon and is two days of expansion team signings. Prepare to lose more players! And speaking of Sunday, Game 6 of the SCF is that night at 8 pm. [Sakic backs Avalanche coach Bednar, plans to run it back again with core led by MacKinnonThe Colorado Avalanche president of hockey operations plans to run it back next season behind a group that includes Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and captain Gabriel Landeskog.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/favicon-19ac9cd8-1f44-4148-a942-6c1733339b2d.ico)TSNThe Canadian Press![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/LUM2XJ2ZHNGP7PBVEAUUQH2QQU-3fe987a4-746a-46bd-bb68-b492395f9a94.jpg)](https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/sakic-backs-avalanche-coach-bednar-plans-to-run-it-back-again-with-core-led-by-mackinnon/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Kraken hire ex-Canucks exec Patrik Allvin as assistant GM![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Sportsnet.caSportsnet Staff![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/canucks-allvin-ec44cfdc-5930-413e-b02c-edcd5554be88.jpg)](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/kraken-hire-ex-canucks-exec-patrik-allvin-as-assistant-gm/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Friday Four: Which players could be buyout candidates?The buyout window after the Stanley Cup Final offers teams a chance to increase roster flexibility — but at a notable cost. Sportsnet’s Michael Amato examines four buyout candidates.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Sportsnet.caMichael Amato![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/Gally-e446af05-ab60-43fd-b9c8-676eb8cd35b8.jpg)](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/friday-four-which-players-could-be-buyout-candidates/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Have a great weekend, everyone.