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05/27/2024

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05/28/2023

The Memorial Cup is widely considered to be the most difficult trophy in hockey to win. Here are the stories of some of the greatest junior hockey teams in history as they persevered through tragedy and adversity to add their names to the magnificent history of the Memorial Cup.

The Memorial Cup is widely considered to be the most difficult trophy in hockey to win. Here are the stories of some of the greatest junior hockey teams in h...

05/27/2023

In the 2013 Memorial Cup, Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin dominated, leading the Halifax Mooseheads to their first national championship. They combined for 8 goals and 14 assists in four games, with MacKinnon scoring a hat trick in the final. The Mooseheads had an impressive season, winning 120 points in the regular season and going on a 16-1 run in the playoffs. They beat the Portland Winterhawks 6-4 in front of 11,488 fans in the championship final. This win marked the third straight Memorial Cup victory for a QMJHL team.

Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin were too much for the rest of the field at the 2013 Memorial Cup in Saskatoon’s Credit Union Centre.The two combined for...

05/26/2023

In 2012, the Shawinigan Cataractes faced a tough road to the Memorial Cup championship, having to beat three league champions over four days. After winning a tiebreaker and defeating Saint John, they faced London in the final, ultimately winning 2-1 in overtime with Anton Zlobin scoring both goals. Michael Chaput was named MVP, and Zlobin had an impressive tournament with five goals and four assists. This was the first overtime final since 2001.

On the morning of May 24, 2012, the Shawinigan Cataractes found themselves in a bit of a spot.The host team for the 2012 Memorial Cup tournament was going to...

05/25/2023

London Knights make history in their 40th season as they enter the Memorial Cup for the first time as the host team. They won the OHL championship and faced Rimouski Oceanic, led by Sidney Crosby, in the tournament. London wins the cup with a 4-3 victory over Rimouski.

The London Knights entered their 40th season never having been to a Memorial Cup tournament.However, they knew they would play in the 2005 event because they...

05/24/2023

The 2000 Memorial Cup belonged to the Rimouski Oceanic, but the tournament was marred by the Barrie Colts' antics. The Colts walked out of the pre-tournament banquet, were fined $5k, and lost their first game. They made it to the semifinals but were defeated by Rimouski. One day before the final, one of the Colts' players took aim at Rimouski's Brad Richards, but Richards went on to score two goals and set up two others, leading the Oceanic to a 6-2 victory and earning the tournament's MVP award. Despite the Colts' behavior, the tournament drew 79,877 fans, the second-highest total since the round-robin format began in 1972.

In the end, the 2000 Memorial Cup belonged to the QMJHL-champion Rimouski Oceanic.But the tournament was overshadowed by the antics of the Barrie Colts, who ...

05/23/2023

In 1996, the Memorial Cup opened with a Quebec-based team, Granby Predateurs, hoping to end a 25-year drought of Quebec teams winning. Head scout Frank Bonello praised the Predateurs as the best team from Quebec in recent years. Despite their owner's previous suspension, Granby won the championship, beating the host Petes 4-0 in a foggy game that had to be stopped multiple times. Goaltender Frederic Deschenes had two shutouts in the tournament, and defenseman Francis Bouillon saw the win as a dream come true after 25 years. The tournament also featured Brandon Wheat Kings and Guelph Storm.

When the 1996 Memorial Cup opened in Peterborough’s Memorial Centre, a Quebec-based team hadn’t won it since 1971 when Guy Lafleur led the Quebec Remparts to...

05/22/2023

In 1995, the Kamloops Blazers won their third Memorial Cup in four years, becoming the only team to do so. They were dominant, having won six championships and making it to seven WHL finals in 12 seasons. The tournament featured the Brandon Wheat Kings, Detroit Jr. Red Wings, and Hull Olympiques. The Blazers' victory over Detroit featured four different players scoring and Randy Petruk making 25 saves in net. The team went undefeated in the tournament, clinching their spot in the final by beating Brandon 6-4.

When the 1995 Memorial Cup tournament opened in Kamloops’ Riverside Coliseum, the host Blazers were looking for their third championship in four years.They h...

05/21/2023

Redefining Excellence: Subban brothers OHL Triumphs with the Belleville Bulls.

oin us as we explore the captivating journey of the Subban brothers, P.K., Malcolm, and Jordan, during their time with the Belleville Bulls in the Ontario Ho...

05/20/2023

In 1993, the Peterborough Petes and Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds faced off in a best-of-seven series to determine the host team for the Memorial Cup. Despite being the underdogs, the Greyhounds swept the series. The two teams met again in the OHL championship, with the Petes emerging victorious in five games. The Greyhounds, making their third straight appearance at the Memorial Cup, won the championship game against the Petes.

The OHL was to play host to the 1993 Memorial Cup, so the league had its division winners — the Peterborough Petes and Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds — meet in ...

05/18/2023

In 1991, the Memorial Cup was held in Quebec City, with teams from the QMJHL and WHL competing. The Spokane Chiefs dominated, going 4-0 and outscoring opponents 27-9. Led by Pat Falloon and Ray Whitney, they won the final against Drummondville 5-1, with Falloon tying the tournament record for goals scored. The Chiefs were owned by the Brett brothers and became the second American-based team to win the Memorial Cup after the 1983 Portland Winterhawks.

With the 1991 Memorial Cup to be played in Quebec City’s Le Colisee, the QMJHL sent its champion, the Chicoutimi Sagueneens, and runner-up, the Drummondville...

05/17/2023

In 1990, the Memorial Cup was held in Hamilton without the host team, the OHL's Dukes of Hamilton. The Oshawa Generals and Kitchener Rangers represented the league instead, and the tournament saw four games go into overtime, including the championship game. Oshawa's Eric Lindros, just 17 at the time, impressed with nine assists, and the Generals ultimately won their first Memorial Cup since 1944. The tournament drew 70,563 fans, with a record 17,383 attending the championship game.

Four teams gathered in Hamilton to decide the 1990 Memorial Cup in the Copps Coliseum. However, the OHL’s Dukes of Hamilton, who were to have been the host t...

05/16/2023

In the 1980s, the Prince Albert Raiders dominated Canadian junior A hockey under Terry Simpson. They then moved to the WHL and won the championship in just their third season, advancing to the Memorial Cup. Despite losing their first game, they rallied and won the tournament, with Ward Komonosky shining in goal and Dan Hodgson being named MVP with a record-breaking 13 assists.

The Prince Albert Raiders, under general manager and head coach Terry Simpson, were a Canadian junior A dynasty.When the early 1980s arrived they didn’t have...

05/15/2023

In 1983, the Memorial Cup was won for the 65th time. This was a significant year for the Cup, as it was the first time the tournament was held on American soil, specifically in Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The tournament also saw the participation of four teams, and for the first time, an American team, the Portland Winter Hawks, emerged as the champions.

The Memorial Cup was won for the 65th time in 1983.For the first time, it was decided on American soil (Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum), was won by an...

05/13/2023

The 1975 Memorial Cup was a three-team single round-robin tournament with a semifinal game added. The Toronto Marlboros, Sherbrooke Castors, and New Westminster Bruins competed. The Marlies won in overtime against the Castors and beat the Bruins in the final, their second championship in three years and seventh in history. Bruce Boudreau scored five power-play goals to lead the Marlies in a 10-4 victory over Sherbrooke in the semifinal.

The 1975 Memorial Cup tournament was again a three-team single round-robin affair, but organizers had added a semifinal game. Now, after the round-robin port...

05/11/2023

44 years in the making, the Regina Pats Hockey Club made their city proud by ending their Memorial Cup drought! Featuring some of the biggest names in NHL history like Clark Gillies, Ed Staniowski, Greg Joly, and Dennis Sobchuk, this team was unstoppable in '74!

The 1974 Memorial Cup belonged to Dennis Sobchuk and his Regina Pats.In early June 1973, Sobchuk, an 18-year-old centre, visited Las Vegas and San Diego as h...

05/10/2023

Led by the incredible Lafleur with four points, Quebec dominated the first game 5-1, but they didn't stop there. The Remparts clinched their first Memorial Cup championship with a triumphant 5-2 victory in game two, hyping up the crowd of 11,401 in Quebec City.

The 1971 Memorial Cup title was decided in a best-of-three series between the Edmonton Oil Kings and Quebec Remparts at Le Colisee in Quebec City.But the rea...

05/09/2023

Back in '64, the Toronto Marlboros dominated the ice and brought home the Memorial Cup. Coached by Jim Gregory, this powerhouse team produced legendary players like Pete Stemkowski, Ron Ellis, and Mike Walton who went on to snag the StanleyCup in '67 with the Leafs

When May of 1964 arrived, the defending-champion Edmonton Oil Kings were in the Memorial Cup final for a fifth consecutive season.This time they were up agai...

04/27/2023

Discover how the London Knights became a breeding ground for top NHL talent, with a record of player development that includes numerous first-round draft picks since Rick Nash was drafted first overall in 2002. Learn about the vital contributions of Dale Hunter and Mark Hunter, the team's coaching philosophy, and their winning culture that has led to multiple OHL championships and Memorial Cup appearances.

Discover how the London Knights became a breeding ground for top NHL talent, with a record of player development that includes numerous first-round draft pic...

04/20/2023

During the past half century, the Crawford family name has become synonymous with championships. They have their name on more hockey championship trophies than any other family in hockey history. The Memorial Cup, Robertson Cup, Turner Cup, Stanley Cup, Allen Cup, Sutherland Cup and Calder Cup.

During the past half century, the Crawford family name has become synonymous with championships. They have their name on more hockey championship trophies th...

04/18/2023

Welcome Hockey Fanatics! In this video, we'll be counting down the top 20 NHL Draft prospects from the 2010s, based on their impact on the league and overall performance.

Welcome Hockey Fanatics! In this video, we'll be counting down the top 20 NHL Draft prospects from the 2010s, based on their impact on the league and overall...

04/15/2023

The underdog story from the spring of 1999 when the Belleville Bulls did what no local team had done before them... they won the Robertson Cup as champions of the Ontario Hockey League.

The underdog story from the spring of 1999 when the Belleville Bulls did what no local team had done before them... they won the Robertson Cup as champions o...

04/13/2023

Hear about how a chance encounter with The Great One encouraged Frank Marci to be a hockey fan for life. Also, see his collection of New York Rangers game worn jerseys.

Hear about how a chance encounter with The Great One encouraged Frank Marci to be a hockey fan for life. Also, see his collection of New York Rangers game wo...

04/11/2023

Before he was a first-round NHL draft pick and won four Stanley Cups with the New York Islanders, Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Clark Gillies helped the Regina Pats win the Memorial Cup in 1974.

Before he was a first-round NHL draft pick and won four Stanley Cups with the New York Islanders, Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Clark Gillies helped the Regin...

04/10/2023

Very few players get the chance to win the Memorial Cup but the Medicine Hat Tigers were poised to win two despite an off-season change behind the bench.

Very few players get the chance to win the Memorial Cup but the Medicine Hat Tigers were poised to win two despite an off-season change behind the bench.

04/08/2023

Pete Gianakas turned his love of the Chicago Blackhawks into an obsession to collect game worn versions of their famous red, white and black jerseys. His collection includes gems like Jeremy Roenick and Al Secord’s 50-goal jerseys, a relic from The Golden Jet and a collection that spans the career of Chris Chelios.

Pete Gianakas turned his love of the Chicago Blackhawks into an obsession to collect game worn versions of their famous red, white and black jerseys. His col...

04/06/2023

Before he was an NHL all-star and Stanley Cup champion, new Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan O’Reilly was a scoring star with the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League.

Before he was an NHL all-star and Stanley Cup champion, new Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan O’Reilly was a scoring star with the Erie Otters of the Ontario ...

04/05/2023

Meet Felix Gatt, a Detroit native who went from chasing autographs from his hero Gordie Howe to becoming his best friend. Felix has an amazing collection of Detroit Red Wings memorabilia to go with some fascinating stories of spending time with one of the greats of the game.

Meet Felix Gatt, a Detroit native who went from chasing autographs from his hero Gordie Howe to becoming his best friend. Felix has an amazing collection of ...

04/04/2023

After the tragic loss of their captain Mickey Renaud, the Windsor Spitfires defied all the odds in consecutive seasons to win back-to-back Memorial Cup championships.

After the tragic loss of their captain Mickey Renaud, the Windsor Spitfires defied all the odds in consecutive seasons to win back-to-back Memorial Cup champ...

04/04/2023

We spent some time with Pete Stemkowski talking about his time with the Toronto Marlies...

You won't want to miss this exclusive interview with Pete Stemkowski, former player for the Toronto Marlies, who helped lead his team to a stunning Memorial ...