Toronto Marlies

Puck Drops, Power Plays and Big Impact for Kids:  
2026 TFSS/TDSB Day at the Marlies! 

What a game. What a crowd. What a cause! 

Toronto District School Board kids, staff and other guests had a blast watching the Toronto Marlies face off with the Hershey Bears at the Coca-Cola Coliseum on February 18th. Not only did kids get to enjoy our national winter sport, but our friends at MLSE generously donated a portion of the ticket sales to support kids across our city.  

High fives and happy dances kick off the game!  

The fun began with Duke, the Marlies mascot, who had the kids smiling from the start with his tail-wiggling dancing and fluffy paw high-fives. The kids then gathered near the entrance to high-five the players and wish them luck – a confidence-boosting start for everyone! 

The battle begins  

From the moment the puck dropped, both teams were on fire, with the defense blocking all shots on net in the first period and keeping the scoreboard at zero. But things heated up in the second, with the Marlies taking the lead by two!  

Backed by the thunderous cheers of TDSB students, the Marlies battled hard right to the final buzzer. While the game ended in a narrow one-goal loss, the TFSS/TDSB Day at the Marlies was a great success! 

The biggest winners of the day… TDSB kids! 

This exciting hockey game was more than just great fun – for many kids it was their first opportunity to see a live hockey game, and from the cheering it was clear they sure enjoyed it! 

A big thank you to Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) for organizing the TFSS/TDSB Day at the Marlies and donating part of the ticket sales to help students in need across the city.