# MVP Race Heats Up in Calder Cup Final

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Published: 2026-06-14T19:02:04+00:00
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The Calder Cup Final is heating up, and the MVP race is wide open—with Vinni Lettieri, Artur Akhtyamov, and William Villeneuve all in contention. Lettieri surged ahead after game one with a clutch goal and empty-netter, but Akhtyamov’s steady goaltending has been the Marlies’ lifeline, while Villeneuve’s offensive dominance as a defenseman keeps him firmly in the mix. With the series still young, any one of them could seize the Jack E. Butterfield Trophy—making this MVP race as unpredictable as the games themselves. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f672c27652e764f8

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