2026-05-27
Memorial Cup recap: Canucks’ Chiarot will play in Memorial Cup final after Rangers defeat Saguenéens 3-2 -
KELOWNA, BC – It’s official. The Kitchener Rangers and Vancouver Canucks prospect Gabe Chiarot will be playing in Sunday’s Memorial Cup final after a 3-2 victory over the Chicoutimi Saguenéens. The first period was the slowest of the entire tournament thus far. However, the Saguenéens had a much better start than their previous outings….
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Memorial Cup: A second loss for the Saguenéens -
The Chicoutimi Saguenéens got off to a strong start, but ultimately fell 3-2 to the Kitchener Rangers on Tuesday at the Memorial Cup. The Saguenéens therefore conclude the preliminary round with a record of one win and two losses. They will now await the result of Wednesday’s game between the Everett Silvertips (1-1) and the Kelowna Rockets (0-2) before learning their fate. Two scenarios remain possible for the Sags: playing in the tiebreaker game on Thursday, or advancing directly to the semifinal on Friday. As for the Rangers, they have already secured a spot in Sunday’s final thanks to their perfect 3-0 record. The Saguenéens played an excellent first period, limiting the Ontario Hockey League champions to just five shots on Lucas Beckman. However, Kitchener came out flying in the second period, scoring twice in 3:37. Luca Romano opened the scoring at 1:38, and two minutes later, Sam O’Reilly pounced on a rebound from Jack Pridham to make it 2-0. Émile Ricard cut the deficit i
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Kitchener beats Chicoutimi 3-2 to advance to the Memorial Cup championship game -
KELOWNA, British Columbia (AP) — Jack Pridham and Dylan Edwards each had a goal and an assist and the Kitchener Rangers beat the Chicoutimi Sagueneens 3-2 on Tuesday night to advance to the Memorial Cup championship game. Ontario Hockey League champion Kitchener finished round-robin play 3-0, opening with a 5-0 victory over host Kelowna on The post Kitchener beats Chicoutimi 3-2 to advance to the Memorial Cup championship game appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Unbeaten Rangers roll past Sagueneens 3-2 at Memorial Cup, advance to final -
KELOWNA — Jack Pridham and Sam O’Reilly each had a goal and an assist, Christian Kirsch made 26 saves, and the Kitchener Rangers defeated the Chicoutimi Sagueneens 3-2 at the Memorial Cup tournament on Tuesday. Luca Romano also scored for the Rangers, who improved to 3-0 at Prospera Place with earlier wins over the Kelowna The post Unbeaten Rangers roll past Sagueneens 3-2 at Memorial Cup, advance to final appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Engineering opportunity: Mattias Uyeda reflects on unlikely rise from Junior ‘B’ to the Memorial Cup -
Kelowna, B.C.- The journey to the Memorial Cup is a winding, arduous one. When it comes to building best-of-the-best teams, General Managers have tinkered and toiled, often for years, developing drafted talent into NHL prospects, scouring other leagues for potential free agents and trading for high-end stars in hopes of capturing their league trophies and getting a shot at the CHL's ultimate prize. But in the 2026 field, no one has had a season quite like Mattias Uyeda. Six months ago, the 19-year-old defenceman was back in his hometown of Vancouver, B.C., working away at his engineering degree at the University of British Columbia and playing for the Richmond Sockeyes of the Pacific Junior Hockey League, a club that has bounced between various tiers of Junior 'B' and 'A' under the BC Hockey umbrella. At 5-foot-11 and 181 pounds, Uyeda hadn't been drafted by a WHL team during his bantam hockey days. Frankly, at this stage, major junior just wasn't on his mind. Bu
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Memorial Cup preview: Canucks’ Chiarot and Rangers with a chance to advance to final with win over Saguenéens -
KELOWNA, BC – The final two games of the round-robin stage of the 2026 Memorial Cup get started tonight, with the Chicoutimi Saguenéens taking on the Kitchener Rangers. There are some significant stakes on the line regarding the standings and who will advance to Sunday’s Memorial Cup final. Here are all of the different…
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2026-05-26
Kelowna Rockets Head Coach Derrick Martin on Tij Iginla's Work Ethic and Drive -
"I think he's the best 19-year-old in the CHL." Kelowna Rockets Head Coach Derrick Martin on Tij Iginla, his work ethic, and the way he's carving out his own path. Presented by @RealCdnSS @TheWHL | @CHLHockey Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us on ⬇️ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff 💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com 🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.
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Memorial Cup: Rangers Earn Second Straight Win, Plus Old Time Hockey Fight -
Another game, another dominating performance by the Kitchener Rangers at this year’s Memorial Cup. Building upon their 5-0 shutout over host Kelowna in Friday’s opener, the reigning OHL champions followed that up with a 6-2 win over WHL Everett on Monday. Kings prospect Jared Woolley was held off the scoresheet yet still managed to play […]
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Memorial Cup: Game 1 Highlights, Including Woolley Goal and Fight -
Opening night of the 2026 Memorial Cup did not disappoint. In addition to some Kings on Kings crime — in the form of LA prospects Jared Woolley (Kitchener) and Vojtech Cihar (Kelowna) facing off — there was also the battle for an early advantage in the short tournament. And the OHL champion Rangers wasted no […]
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Rangers Top Silvertips to Stay Perfect at 2026 Memorial Cup -
TORONTO, ON - The Kitchener Rangers improved to 2-0-0 at the 2026 Memorial Cup with a 6-2 win over the Everett Silvertips on Monday in Kelowna, B.C.... - OHL
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Rangers Remain Perfect at Memorial Cup After Victory over Silvertips -
Kelowna, BC - The Kitchener Rangers moved to 2-0-0 at the 2026 Memorial Cup after a 6-2 victory over the Everett Silvertips in Kelowna, B.C.Jack P... - OHL Kitchener Rangers
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Kitchener Conclude Their Round Robin Action against QMJHL Champion Chicoutimi Saguenéens -
Kelowna, BC - The final round robin game for both Chicoutimi and Kitchener gets underway tonight as the OHL Champion Rangers will play the QMJHL Chico... - OHL Kitchener Rangers
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2026 Memorial Cup Highlights - Kelowna vs Chicoutimi - May 24 -
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2026 Memorial Cup Highlights - Kelowna vs Chicoutimi - May 24 -
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Memorial Cup recap: Canucks prospect Gabe Chiarot picks up a pair of points in 6-2 win over DuPont’s Silvertips -
KELOWNA, BC – Coming into tonight, this was the most highly anticipated match of the entire tournament between the two Memorial Cup favourites. While the first half of the game held true to that narrative, the last half saw the Kitchener Rangers take control, build a hefty lead, and defend well enough to protect it…
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Silvertips drop 6-2 decision to OHL’s Kitchener Rangers in Memorial Cup bout -
Kelowna, B.C.- The Kitchener Rangers remain undefeated at the 2026 Memorial Cup after a resounding 6-2 win over the Everett Silvertips on Monday night. Despite outshooting the OHL Champions 42-28, the Silvertips were unable to string together a comeback after allowing three goals in quick succession in the second period. Postgame, Silvertips Head Coach Steve Hamilton emphasized his confidence in his team- and especially netminder Anders Miller. "Anders would be the first one to tell you, (he'd) probably like a couple back," Hamilton said. "That guy's been our rock for two months. I thought about making a change, and he wanted to work through it. I thought he was excellent in the third period, and that's part of giving your guys belief. We have their back, and that guy's been rock solid for us, and by no stretch of the imagination was that the only reason- we had some sort out problems and some puck management problems, and those things happen, and they happen in rea
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Scores and schedule for Monday, May 25, 2026 -
Monday’s Scoreboard NHL Playoffs Eastern Conference Final | Best-of-Seven Series Carolina 3 Montreal 2 (Carolina leads series 2-1) — World Men’s Hockey Championship Preliminary Round Norway 4 Czechia 1 Slovakia 5 Italy 1 United States 7 Hungary 3 Germany 6 Great Britain 3 — Memorial Cup At Kelowna, B.C. Preliminary Round Kitchener 6 Everett 2 The post Scores and schedule for Monday, May 25, 2026 appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Reid leads unbeaten Rangers in 6-2 win over Silvertips at Memorial Cup -
KELOWNA — Jack Pridham scored twice, Cameron Reid had a goal and three assists, and the Kitchener Rangers knocked off the Everett Silvertips 6-2 to record their second consecutive victory at the Memorial Cup tournament on Monday. Christian Humphreys, Gabriel Chiarot and Cameron Arquette also scored for the Ontario Hockey League champions, who led 2-1 The post Reid leads unbeaten Rangers in 6-2 win over Silvertips at Memorial Cup appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Predators 1st-rounder Cameron Reid helps Kitchener beat Everett 6-2 in Memorial Cup -
KELOWNA, British Columbia (AP) — Kitchener captain Cameron Reid opened the scoring and assisted on all three goals in a deciding surge, helping the Rangers beat the Everett Silvertips 6-2 on Monday night in the Memorial Cup. Ontario Hockey League champion Kitchener improved to 2-0 to wrap up a semifinal spot and a chance to The post Predators 1st-rounder Cameron Reid helps Kitchener beat Everett 6-2 in Memorial Cup appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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2026 Memorial Cup preview – Silvertips vs. Rockets – May 25 -
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Lefebvre scores game-winner as Sags beat Rockets in overtime -
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ISight Optometry Game Recap: Rockets Lose 3-2 to Sagueneens in Overtime -
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Five moments that defined the Everett Silvertips’ season -
Kelowna, B.C.- The 2025-26 season is, undoubtedly, the greatest in Everett Silvertips history. And that's no small feat coming from one of the league's most consistent franchises. While the 'Tips bask in the glow of WHL Championship glory and gear up for their Memorial Cup debut, we're looking back on five key moments that helped make it all possible. A 'Tip' of the hat The Silvertips entered 2025-26 as the reigning regular-season champions, but had designs on winning it all from the get-go. Everett was hot out of the gates with three hat tricks in the first two weeks. After falling behind 3-0 in the second period to the Wenatchee Wild in the season opener, Zackary Shantz bagged his first career hat trick to force a shootout where Shantz, NHL Draft-eligible Matias Vanhanen and Nolan Chastko all lit the lamp to earn a 4-3 comeback win. On October 3, 2025, Seattle Kraken prospect Julius Miettinen picked up a hat trick of his own in a 7-1 drubbing
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2026 Memorial Cup Head-to-Head: Playoff MVPs Miettinen and O’Reilly getting down to business -
Kelowna, B.C.- Julius Miettinen's favourite part of hockey? Winning. The Everett Silvertips centreman has done a lot of that lately. Miettinen, 20, is fresh off a statement playoff run that saw him post a league-best 27 points (14G-13A) and a +21 rating in 19 games en route to winning Everett's first WHL Championship and Playoff MVP honours. Miettinen has made WHL history as the first Finnish-born player to earn Playoff MVP honours, and just the second import skater, following former Kelowna Rockets star Leon Draisaitl, who picked up the hardware in 2014. https://twitter.com/TheWHL/status/2055507179806056470 Now, the 6-foot-4, 207-pound forward is aiming to pick up some points in Everett's second match at the 2026 Memorial Cup. "You've got to treat every game like it's your last," Miettinen said. "You've just got to go out there and give what you've got, and I think that's what we've been doing the whole year." Miettinen was +2 with a high-danger shot and 10 fa
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2026 Memorial Cup Game 4 Player to Watch: Carter Bear, Everett Silvertips -
Kelowna, B.C.- Time to Bear down. Detroit Red Wings prospect Carter Bear comes by his reputation as a quiet leader and fierce competitor honestly. The 19-year-old from Winnipeg, Man., is dialled in with a massive opportunity on the line on Monday night. Everett can secure a berth in the 2026 Memorial Cup championship match with a round-robin win against the OHL title-winning Kitchener Rangers. The Blueshirts have been idle since Friday, when they toppled the host Kelowna Rockets with a 5-0 win. Bear and the Tips are now tasked with trying to become the first team to get the puck past San Jose Sharks goaltending prospect Christian Kirsch, who made 24 saves for the first shutout of the tournament. Everett's top line of Bear, Seattle Kraken prospect Julius Miettinen and NHL Draft-eligible Matias Vanhanen will do their best to make life miserable for Kirsch and the Kitchener defence. Bear buried the game-winning goal in a hardscrabble 5-3 win over the Chicoutimi Sag
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Memorial Cup preview: DuPont’s Silvertips battle Chiarot’s Rangers in clash of tournament favourites -
KELOWNA, BC – Monday night’s contest between the Everett Silvertips and Kitchener Rangers may just be a preview of the two teams that will be in Sunday’s Memorial Cup final. These were two of the four best teams in the entire CHL this season, so fans watching across Canada will be in for a treat….
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After A Tough Memorial Cup Opener, Sens Prospect Lucas Beckman Bounces Back -
The Chicoutimi goaltender delivered 27 saves on Sunday to help defeat host Kelowna.
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2026-05-25
FROM FIRST PIECE TO LAST LAP – Emmanuel Vermette’s long road to victory -
In the Summer of 2021, the Chicoutimi Saguenéens were ready to turn the page on a couple of seasons that featured both impressive successes and constant setbacks. With the cloak of the pandemic covering everything, the organization took its first step back to the top by investing its first pick in that year’s Draft – second round, 35th overall – on a kid who, like the rest of that year’s class of prospects, barely saw the ice over the previous year. That kid was Emmanuel Vermette. Now, the 21-year-old young man reflects on five seasons of growth in a blue and white sweater, how it all began, and how he got what he needed in taking those first tricky steps into the world of major junior hockey. “For me, as a power forward coming in at 16, not having played the season before, it was hard,” Vermette recalls. “It took me a bit more time than some others to adapt and be able to play my game. But Yanick and our coaching staff were really great. They were really patient
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Memorial Cup recap: Saguenéens silences Rockets home crowd with 3-2 overtime win -
KELOWNA, BC – Sunday night’s contest between the Kelowna Rockets and the Chicoutimi Saguenéens was a massive game for two teams that lost their opening match. The stakes were high: one team would be put on life support with a loss, and the other would have a clear pathway to at least the semifinal. …
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Coupe Memorial | Faits saillants : Kelowna c. Chicoutimi (24 mai 2026) -
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NHL Draft Prospect Shows Some Magic At Memorial Cup In Sagueneens' Win Vs. Kelowna -
Liam Lefebvre climbed up 32 spots on NHL Central Scouting's North American skater rankings between the midterm and final editions. On Sunday, he scored a nice breakaway goal and the overtime-winner at the Memorial Cup.
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Kitchener Rangers’ Sam O’Reilly embracing winding road back to Memorial Cup -
KELOWNA — Sam O’Reilly has become one of the more accomplished players in recent Canadian Hockey League history. But his journey to a third straight Memorial Cup tournament hasn’t been without twists and turns. He has endured detours and a little adversity along the way. Traded in the NHL. Traded in the OHL. From ‘once The post Kitchener Rangers’ Sam O’Reilly embracing winding road back to Memorial Cup appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Saguenéens Edge Rockets in OT for First 2026 Memorial Cup Win -
TORONTO, ON - Liam Lefebvre scored twice, including the overtime winner, as the QMJHL champion Chicoutimi Saguenéens (1-1) defeated the host Kelo... - QMJHL
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Josh Gorges on Playing in Montreal and the Lasting Impact of Legends Like Jean Beliveau #gohabsgo -
"Montreal is different. Everybody knows who you are." Josh Gorges sat down with Jeff Marek in Kelowna to reflect on what it means to wear the Montreal Canadiens sweater and the lasting impact of legends like Jean Béliveau. @Kelowna_Rockets | @lapochebleue Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us on ⬇️ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff 💻 Website: https://www.dai
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Rockets Lose 3-2 to Sagueneens in Overtime -
The Kelowna Rockets and Chicoutimi Sagueneens played in a thriller Sunday night at Prospera Place in both teams second game of the 2026 Memorial Cup. ... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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Saguenéens Win in Overtime -
Kelowna, BC - Twenty-four hours after their loss to Everett Silvertips, the Chicoutimi Saguenéens bounced back in the right way and defeated the ... - QMJHL
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2026 Memorial Cup Recap: Chicoutimi Beats Kelowna 3-2 In OT -
Liam Lefebvre played the role of overtime hero, scoring his second goal of the night to lift the Chicoutimi Saguenéens to a crucial 3-2 victory and hand the host Kelowna Rockets another heartbreaking loss.
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Josh Gorges on Montreal, Hockey Life & the Rockets Legacy | Beyond the Crest (EP 6) -
Josh Gorges' hockey journey was never handed to him — it was earned every step of the way. In this episode of Beyond the Crest, Jeff Marek sits down with the former Kelowna Rockets captain and NHL defenseman to look back on the path that took him from an overlooked hometown kid to the bright lights of the NHL. Gorges reflects on what the Kelowna Rockets organization meant to him, the culture and traditions that shaped him, and why being a Rocket is something that lasts forever. He shares stories about growing up in Kelowna, learning from Bruce Hamilton, the values that still guide him as a coach and hockey dad today, and unforgettable moments from his NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens. From perseverance and hard work to family and legacy, this is a deep dive into the mentality and character behind one of Kelowna's own. Subscribe for more episodes of Beyond the Crest as Jeff Marek takes you inside the players, people, and communities that shape hockey culture. #BeyondTheCrest #Ke
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Memorial Cup: Poletín pomohl (jen) k bodu, s Čihařem dál věří v postup -
Český mládežnický hokej může v končící sezoně dosáhnout ještě na jeden úspěch. Reprezentační útočníci Vojtěch Čihař a Tomáš Poletín totiž s týmem Kelowna Rockets hrají na Memorial Cupu, který rozhodne o jménu nejlepšího juniorského celku v Kanadě. Jejich cestu vám přinášíme v průběžně aktualizovaném článku.
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Memorial Cup: The Saguenéens win in overtime -
Twenty-four hours after their loss to Everett Silvertips, the Chicoutimi Saguenéens bounced back in the right way and defeated the host Kelowna Rockets, 3-2, in overtime in their second game of the Memorial Cup tournament on Sunday night. Liam Lefebvre played the hero at 5:28 of the overtime period with his second goal of the game. The game carried major importance for both teams. The Saguenéens had dropped a 5-3 decision to Everett on Saturday, while the Rockets had suffered a 5-0 loss to the Kitchener Rangers on Friday. In Memorial Cup history, only one team has ever won the Canadian championship after starting the tournament with two losses: the Windsor Spitfires in 2009. Two goals were disallowed in the first period. The first came from the Rockets after Lucas Beckman was bumped before the puck crossed the goal line. The second was waved off for the Sags because Liam Lefebvre made a hand pass to Nathan Lecompte, who then scored. Lefebvre redeemed himself moments later. H
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Scores and schedule for Sunday, May 24, 2026 -
Sunday’s Scoreboard NHL Playoffs Western Conference Final | Best-of-Seven Series Vegas 5 Colorado 3 (Vegas leads series 3-0) — World Men’s Hockey Championship Preliminary Round Canada 5 Slovakia 1 Latvia 6 Great Britain 0 Finland 5 Austria 2 Denmark 3 Italy 2 (SO) — Memorial Cup At Kelowna, B.C. Preliminary Round Chicoutimi 3 Kelowna 2 The post Scores and schedule for Sunday, May 24, 2026 appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Sagueneens ground Rockets in overtime at Memorial Cup -
Kelowna, B.C.- The Kelowna Rockets brought the physicality and the opportunities, but found themselves grounded by the Chicoutimi Sagueneens in a 3-2 overtime loss at the Memorial Cup on Sunday night. Utah Mammoth prospect Tij Iginla earned Kelowna's first goal of the tournament, while Josh Banini made 26 saves in his tournament debut. Bolstered by a feverish crowd, Kelowna imposed its will on the Sagueneens through the early goings, but the team had had its apparent first goal of the tournament- a low wrister from Shane Smith- called off due to goaltender interference. Chicoutimi got a taste of the same disappointment after the QMJHL Champs had a goal of their own disallowed due to a hand pass, but broke through for real after a failed pinch saw Liam Lefebvre fly down the ice on a breakaway to fake and bury a backhand shot. In the second period, alternate captain Iginla got the fans on their feet with the Rockets' first goal of the Memorial Cup- for real. Nashvi
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Chicoutimi edges Kelowna in OT at Memorial Cup -
Liam Lefebvre scored his second goal of the game at 5:28 of overtime to give the Chicoutimi Sagueneens a 3-2 victory over the host Kelowna Rockets on Sunday night in the Memorial Cup.
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Les Saguenéens arrachent leur première victoire en prolongation à la Coupe Memorial -
Les Chicoutimi Saguenéens ont dû s’employer jusqu’au bout pour signer leur premier succès du tournoi de la Coupe Memorial, dimanche soir à Kelowna. Grâce…
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Chicoutimi beats host Kelowna in OT to improve to 1-1 in the Memorial Cup -
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Annual CHL fan breakfast raises more than $12,100 for Royal Canadian Legion in Kelowna -
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Annual CHL fan breakfast raises more than $12,100 for Royal Canadian Legion in Kelowna -
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Game Preview: Rockets Battle QMJHL Champion Chicoutimi Saguenéens -
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Tij Iginla Scores Incredible One-Timer At Memorial Cup -
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Iginla buries first goal for Kelowna at Memorial Cup -
Watch as Tij Iginla gets the puck in the slot and fires it home to give the Kelowna Rockets their first goal of the Memorial Cup.
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2026 Memorial Cup Head-to-Head: Predators prospects Gojsic and Huang on the prowl -
Kelowna, B.C.- The Kelowna Rockets and Chicoutimi Sagueneens are ready to hit the Prospera Place ice in search of their first win of the 2026 Memorial Cup. While one team will be reduced to prey, the battle features at least two Predators. Rockets forward Hiroki Gojsic and Sagueneens defenceman Alex Huang both call the Nashville Predators organization home. Gojsic, 20, was tapped by the Preds with the 94th overall pick in the third round of the 2024 NHL Draft. The 6-foot-4, 203-pound winger has collected 60 goals and 68 assists for 128 points in 184 games over parts of three seasons in Kelowna and averaged a career-best .75 points per game in 2025-26. He also added a goal and two assists in nine games in the 2026 WHL Playoffs, with his lone tally coming as part of a massive Rockets comeback for a 4-3 overtime win against the eventual-WHL Champion Silvertips in Game 4. Gojsic, from Langley, B.C., put pen to paper on his entry-level deal with Nashville back in the
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2026 Memorial Cup Game 3 Player to Watch: Vojtech Cihar, Kelowna Rockets -
Kelowna, B.C.- The 2026 Memorial Cup features one of the most impressive classes of import players the CHL has seen in years, and Kelowna Rockets forward Vojtech Cihar is certainly one to watch. In the past year, Cihar has gone from hearing his name called at the 2025 NHL Draft in Los Angeles, where he was selected by the Kings themselves, to a lackluster start in the Czech Extraliga, a breakout performance at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, a fresh start in the Okanagan, and now, a chance to play for one of the most coveted trophies in the sporting world. "It's kind of crazy, I know," Cihar said. "I'm just trying to live my life and try to try to, like, be the best in every team I will be in." Cihar had just eight points (4G-4A) in 27 games with HC Energie Karlovy Vary before World Juniors, and the Rockets had acquired his rights in a blockbuster trade with the Lethbridge Hurricanes (a move that also saw veteran Shane Smith make tracks for B.C.). The Chom
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Memorial Cup preview: Rockets and Saguenéens looking to bounce back after opening game losses -
KELOWNA, BC – Sunday’s contest will provide the two opening losing teams, the host city Kelowna Rockets and Chicoutimi Saguenéens, an opportunity to get back into the win column. The Rockets opened the tournament on Friday night against the Kitchener Rangers. While the scoreline of 5-0 may look lopsided, the game was closer than…
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2026 Memorial Cup Game Preview: Kelowna Rockets vs. Chicoutimi Sagueneens -
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Memorial Cup lookback: Rockets defend home ice with franchise-first Memorial Cup -
Kelowna, B.C.- Twenty-two years after the Kelowna Rockets won the Memorial Cup on home ice, memories of the Cinderella run still echo throughout Prospera Place. So much has changed, but so much is the same. The old scoreboard has been replaced by a sleek, high-tech jumbotron, then-captain Josh Gorges is behind the bench and alumni like Shea Weber are in the stands, rather than on the ice, but the passion never left. It feels like yesterday that a sold-out crowd nearly took the roof off the joint during the anthems alone, amping up netminder Kelly Guard with a rousing 'On GUARD for thee' during O Canada. Back on May 23, 2004, Guard was near-unassailable in the Memorial Cup final, a 2-1 win over the QMJHL Champion Gatineau Olympiques. Guillaume Fornier put Gatineau ahead on a third-period powerplay strike, but the Rockets mustered a comeback for ages. Just over three minutes later, Randall Gelech found the equalizer by snapping a rebound past David Tremblay and th
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2026-05-24
Kitchener Take on WHL Champions Everett in Game Two of Their Memorial Cup Quest -
Kelowna, BC - The Kitchener Rangers opened their Memorial Cup campaign on a high note with a statement win over the Kelowna Rockets, and now all eyes ... - OHL Kitchener Rangers
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Memorial Cup recap: DuPont’s Silvertips capture first Memorial Cup win in franchise history with 5-3 victory over Saguenéens -
KELOWNA, BC – As of Saturday night, all four teams participating in the Memorial Cup have made their tournament debuts. The WHL Champion Everett Silvertips faced off against the QMJHL Champion Chicoutimi Saguenéens. The Silvertips had their legs from the jump. They dominated the first 10 minutes of the game, outshooting the Saguenéens 9-0 and…
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Tij Iginla on Jarome's Memorial Cup Wins and Competing For One Himself #beyondthecrest -
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Rockets Battle QMJHL Champion Chicoutimi Saguenéens -
The Kelowna Rockets will Battle the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League Champion Chicoutimi Sagueneens in their second game of the Memorial Cup tonig... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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Silvertips down Chicoutimi Sagueneens 5-3 in Memorial Cup debut -
Kelowna, B.C.- The Everett Silvertips can add another first to their historic 2025-26 season. Veteran forward Jesse Heslop picked up a goal and an assist as the WHL Champions defeated the QMJHL-winning Chicoutimi Sagueneens 5-3 in their Memorial Cup-opening match on Saturday night. Fittingly, it was the longest-serving active Silvertip, Heslop, who scored the team's first-ever goal at the tournament. The Nanaimo, B.C. product got the cowbells rattling just 1:14 into the period with a no-look backhand shot that fooled Ottawa Senators prospect Lucas Beckman. "Jesse's a fabric guy around here and has been for a long time," 2026 WHL Coach of the Year Steve Hamilton said postgame. "Probably some symbolism in that. He's been here, he's been through some playoff disappointments, so obviously the year is special for him as well as the rest of the group." https://twitter.com/TheWHL/status/2058357972070445192 The Silvertips buzzed as they outshot the Sagueneens 8-0 through
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Memorial Cup: the Saguenéens Start with a Loss -
Kelowna, BC - Six days after capturing the Gilles-Courteau Trophy, the Chicoutimi Saguenéens opened their Memorial Cup tournament Saturday night ... - QMJHL
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Memorial Cup: the Saguenéens start with a loss -
Six days after capturing the Gilles-Courteau Trophy, the Chicoutimi Saguenéens opened their Memorial Cup tournament Saturday night with a 5-3 loss to the Everett Silvertips, champions of the Western Hockey League (WHL). The game got off to a rough start for the Saguenéens, as Jesse Heslop gave the Silvertips a 1-0 lead just 74 seconds into the contest. Christophe Berthelot responded eight minutes later, pouncing on a rebound from an Alexis Bernier shot. Then, at 5:39 of the second period, Alex Huang gave the Sags a 2-1 lead with a laser of a shot that beat goaltender Anders Miller over the right shoulder. But just 33 seconds later, Lukas Kaplan tied the game on a shot from the left wing that Lucas Beckman — beaten under the left arm — would likely want back. That goal proved to be the turning point of the game in Everett’s favour. The Silvertips increased the pressure and, at 13:55 and 14:45, scored twice in a span of 50 seconds to take a 4-2 lead. Zackary Shantz
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WHL-champion Everett wins Memorial Cup opener -
Right wing Jesse Heslop scored a goal, and the Everett Silvertips, after winning the Western Hockey League championship, defeated the Chicoutimi Sagueneens 5-3 in Kelowna, British Columbia on Saturday night in the Memorial Cup opener for both teams.
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Everett réussit ses débuts à la Coupe Memorial -
Pour son tout premier match de Coupe Memorial, Everett a parfaitement lancé son tournoi en s’imposant 5-3 face à Chicoutimi à Kelowna. Jesse Heslop, Lukas…
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Silvertips rally to tip Sagueneens 5-3 in Memorial Cup opener for both teams -
KELOWNA — Jesse Heslop had a goal and an assist and the Everett Silvertips scored three times in the second period en route to a 5-3 victory over the Chicoutimi Sagueneens at the Memorial Cup tournament on Saturday. Lukas Kaplan, Zackary Shantz, Carter Bear and Matias Vanhanen also scored for the Western Hockey League champions, The post Silvertips rally to tip Sagueneens 5-3 in Memorial Cup opener for both teams appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Everett Silvertips beat Chicoutimi 5-3 in their Memorial Cup opener -
KELOWNA, British Columbia (AP) — Zackary Shantz and Carter Bear scored in a 50-second span in the second period to help the Everett Silvertips beat the Chicoutimi Sagueneens 5-3 on Saturday night in the Memorial Cup opener for both teams. Jesse Heslop, Lukas Kaplan and Matias Vanhanen also scored for the Western Hockey League champion The post Everett Silvertips beat Chicoutimi 5-3 in their Memorial Cup opener appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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2026 Memorial Cup Game 2 Player to Watch: Landon DuPont, Everett Silvertips -
Kelowna, B.C.- Landon has landed. Sixteen-year-old Everett Silvertips alternate captain Landon DuPont has broken new ground throughout his junior hockey career. He's the first defenceman to be granted exceptional status to play in the WHL full-time as a 15-year-old. He's the first defenceman aged 16 or younger to hit 50 points in their rookie season since Hockey Hall-of-Famer Scott Niedermayer in 1989-90. He helped the Everett Silvertips capture the Ed Chynoweth Cup for the first time in franchise history. Now, he's set his sights on the 2026 Memorial Cup. "We're here to win," DuPont told reporters ahead of the 'Tips tournament-opening game against the Chicoutimi Sagueneens. "We're not just here to be here and have fun, we're here to win. This is a business trip." https://twitter.com/TheWHL/status/2057957108486988102 The 5-foot-11, 183-pound rearguard will garner much of the attention from the QMJHL Champion Sagueneens in Game 2 on Saturday night. DuPont domin
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ISight Optometry Game Recap: Rockets Drop Memorial Cup Opener 5-0 To Rangers -
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Rangers shutout Rockets in 2026 tournament opener -
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2026 Memorial Cup Head-to-Head: Kraken prospects Miettinen and Bernier go from Vegas draft to Memorial Cup -
Kelowna, B.C.- Julius Miettinen and Alexis Bernier first crossed paths on one of the biggest days of their lives. On June 29, 2024, both young men heard their names echo throughout the cavernous Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the newest members of the Seattle Kraken organization. Miettinen, a beefy centreman from Helsinki, Finland, had burst onto the WHL scene with 31 goals in his first season with the Everett Silvertips. Seattle snapped him up with the 40th overall pick in the second round of the NHL Draft. In the third round, at 73rd overall, shutdown defenceman Bernier followed. "We had like a little family party afterwards," Miettinen recalled. "He's a good guy and a good player." Any rapport the pair have built in the following years will evaporate as they hit the ice for their Memorial Cup debuts on Saturday, as the WHL Champion Silvertips battle the QMJHL-winning Chicoutimi Sagueneens. Miettinen is coming off a statement season that saw him sign his entr
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Memorial Cup preview: Landon DuPont makes his tournament debut for Silvertips vs. Saguenéens -
KELOWNA, BC – Night two of the 2026 Memorial Cup begins tonight, where noted Vancouver Canucks fan Landon DuPont and the WHL Champion Everett Silvertips will take on the QMJHL Champion Chicoutimi Saguenéens. This will be the lone game of the Round Robin stage that will not feature a Canucks prospect. The Everett Silvertips…
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2026-05-23
Memorial Cup: Scary injury takes away Ty Halaburda's last chance at junior success -
A midseason trade addition by the Kelowna Rockets, the veteran forward suffered a skull fracture on a hit in the WHL playoffs. He's recovering and will be ready to play NCAA next year.
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Memorial Cup recap: Chiarot and the Rangers shutout Alcos and the Rockets 5-0 in battle of Canucks prospects -
KELOWNA, BC – The two Vancouver Canucks prospects in the 2026 Memorial Cup kicked off on Friday night with the host city, Kelowna Rockets, taking on the Kitchener Rangers. Not-so Canucks fan favourite and former Kelowna Rocket Duncan Keith dropped the puck to start the tournament. Outside of that appearance, the Rockets fans did not have…
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Memorial Cup: Scary injury takes away Ty Halaburda's last chance at junior success -
A midseason trade by the Kelowna Rockets, the veteran forward suffered a skull fracture on a hit in the WHL playoffs. He's recovering and will be ready to play NCAA next year.
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2026 Memorial Cup Recap: Kitchener Defeats Kelowna 5-0 -
Jack Pridham earned First Star honors with a multi-point performance as the OHL Champion Kitchener Rangers opened their 2026 Memorial Cup campaign by silencing the host Kelowna Rockets in a 5-0 blowout.
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Lightning Prospect Sam O’Reilly Scores as Kitchener Opens Memorial Cup With 5-0 Shutout Win -
The Kitchener Rangers opened the 2026 Memorial Cup with a 5–0 shutout over the Kelowna Rockets on Friday night, with a goal from Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Sam O’Reilly, who now has 18 total in the postseason.
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Opening Night Scrap In The Memorial Cup -
The Kelowna Rockets' Nate Corbet from the WHL and Kitchener Rangers' Carson Campbell from the OHL drop the gloves in the opening night for the 2026 Memorial Cup. #MemorialCup #CHL #OHL #WHL #Hockey Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to access all of the latest hockey videos! Website: https://www.flohockey.tv/ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2qfd7im Get the FloSports iOS app: http://bit.ly/FloHockeyiOSApp_9 Follow FloHockey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloHockey.tv Twitter: https://twitter.com/FloHockey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flohockey/
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Jared Woolley's Experience Powers Kitchener Rangers To Strong 2026 Memorial Cup Start -
The Kitchener Rangers started the 2026 Memorial Cup on the right foot, defeating the hosts, Kelowna Rockets, 5-0, powered by the experience of Los Angeles Kings prospect Jared Woolley.
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CHL Announces 2026 Memorial Cup Officiating Team -
The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) has announced the OHL, QMJHL, and WHL officials selected to work the 2026 Memorial Cup in Kelowna, British Columbia.
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Tij Iginla on Learning from Jerome Iginla, the Memorial Cup & His NHL Future | Beyond the Crest -
Jeff Marek sits down with Kelowna Rockets star Tij Iginla for an in-depth conversation on his path to hockey stardom, growing up as the son of NHL legend Jerome Iginla, and preparing for one of the biggest moments of his career as Kelowna hosts the 2026 Memorial Cup. Tij opens up about his practice habits, building his elite shot, the lessons his dad taught him on and off the ice, and what it's like carrying expectations as a second-generation player. He also discusses the World Juniors experience, Utah's future, his NHL goals, and the work ethic that's helped shape him into one of hockey's most exciting young stars. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:25 Practice habits and daily work ethic 1:18 Building an elite shot 2:09 Learning from Jerome Iginla 3:18 Growing up as a second-generation player 6:07 Memorial Cup significance 7:17 Jerome Iginla stories and Kamloops teams 7:40 Tij's path toward the NHL 9:35 Handling expectations 11:27 Utah and prospect development 13:09 NHL readiness and future go
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Memorial Cup Recap: Rangers Dominate Rockets En Route To Shutout Victory -
It was all Kitchener, all night as the Rangers win the Memorial Cup opener.
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Čihař s Poletínem vstoupili do Memorial Cupu. Napoprvé si neškrtli -
Český mládežnický hokej může v končící sezoně dosáhnout ještě na jeden úspěch. Reprezentační útočníci Vojtěch Čihař a Tomáš Poletín totiž s týmem Kelowna Rockets hrají na Memorial Cupu, který rozhodne o jménu nejlepšího juniorského celku v Kanadě. Jejich cestu vám přineseme v průběžně aktualizovaném článku.
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Rangers Shut out Rockets in 2026 Tournament Opener -
The Kitchener Rangers scored three times in the third period as part of a 5-0 win over the host Kelowna Rockets on the opening night of the 2026 Memor... - OHL Kitchener Rangers
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Memorial Cup Highlights: Kitchener Rangers @ Kelowna Rockets May 22nd, 2026 -
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Rockets deliver physical gusto, but fall to Kitchener Rangers in Memorial Cup opener -
Kelowna, B.C.- The 2026 Memorial Cup opener delivered heavy hits, ground-shaking tilts, and, ultimately, a 5-0 win for the OHL Champion Kitchener Rangers over the host Kelowna Rockets. Five different skaters lit the ramp for the Blueshirts, while San Jose Sharks prospect Christian Kirsch posted a 23-save shutout in front of a sold-out crowd at Prospera Place. Pittsburgh Penguins defensive prospect Peyton Kettles made his return to the Rockets lineup after missing more than six months after undergoing shoulder surgery. The Rockets' blueline got another shakeup as alternate captain and 2025 WHL Defenceman of the Year finalist Mazden Leslie made his Memorial Cup debut at forward. Dylan Edwards, who finished third in the OHL Playoffs goals race with 14 tucks, logged the first goal of the tournament just under five minutes into the first period when a Carson Campbell shot ricocheted off the back boards and onto his stick, where he ripped it off the shoulder of Boettiger
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Scores and schedule for Friday, May 22, 2026 -
Friday’s Scoreboard NHL Playoffs Conference Finals | Best-of-Seven Series Vegas 3 Colorado 1 (Vegas leads series 2-0) — World Men’s Hockey Championship Preliminary Round At Fribourg Canada 3 Slovenia 1 Sweden 3 Italy 0 At Zurich Germany 6 Hungary 2 Finland 4 Britain 0 — Memorial Cup At Kelowna, B.C. Preliminary Round Kitchener 5 Kelowna The post Scores and schedule for Friday, May 22, 2026 appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Kitchener Rangers rout Kelowna Rockets 5-0 to open Memorial Cup -
KELOWNA — The Kitchener Rangers have opened the Memorial Cup with a 5-0 shutout of the host Kelowna Rockets. Dylan Edwards and Jack Pridham each had a goal and an assist for the OHL champion Rangers. Christian Kirsch posted a 24-save shutout. Haeden Ellis, Sam O’Reilly and Jared Woolley each contributed a goal in the The post Kitchener Rangers rout Kelowna Rockets 5-0 to open Memorial Cup appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Jussi Ahokkaan joukkueelle murskavoitto – Suomalaiskäskijä jahtaa himoittua pystiä -
Jussi Ahokkaan turnaus alkoi voitokkaasti. Suomalaisvalmentaja Jussi Ahokkaan matka Memorial Cup -turnauksessa käynnistyi komealla murskavoitolla varhain lauantaiaamuna Suomen aikaa. Ahokkaan valmentama Kitchener Rangers kukisti turnausisäntä Kelowna Rocketsin turnauksen avausottelussa 5–0-lukemin.
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Kitchener Rangers rout Kelowna Rockets 5-0 to open Memorial Cup -
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Kitchener Rangers rout Kelowna Rockets 5-0 to open Memorial Cup -
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Kitchener Rangers rout host Kelowna Rockets in Memorial Cup opener -
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Kitchener Rangers rout the host Kelowna Rockets 5-0 in the Memorial Cup opener -
KELOWNA, British Columbia (AP) — Defenseman Jared Woolley had a goal and a fight, Christian Kirsch made 24 saves and the Kitchener Rangers routed the host Kelowna Rockets 5-0 on Friday night in the Memorial Cup opener. The 6-foot-5 Woolley exchanged punches with Dawson Gerwing with 6:24 left in the first period, then gave the The post Kitchener Rangers rout the host Kelowna Rockets 5-0 in the Memorial Cup opener appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Kitchener Rangers rout the host Kelowna Rockets 5-0 in the Memorial Cup opener -
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Kelowna Rockets to wear commemorative jerseys at the 2026 Memorial Cup honouring The Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th anniversary -
Fans can bid on the Rockets’ game-worn jerseys, continuing a tradition that has raised $320,000-plus for The Royal Canadian Legion.
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Game Preview: Kitchener Rangers Begin Their Memorial Cup Journey Against The Host Kelowna Rockets -
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2026 Memorial Cup preview – Rangers vs. Rockets – May 22 -
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CHL announces Officiating Team for the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota -
The CHL is proud to recognize the officiating team selected to work the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota in Kelowna, British Columbia.
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2026 Memorial Cup Game 1 Player to Watch: Mazden Leslie, Kelowna Rockets -
Kelowna, B.C.- The Kelowna Rockets swung big when they traded for 2025 WHL Defenceman of the Year finalist Mazden Leslie last May. In a matter of hours, the veteran blueliner will make his Memorial Cup debut... as a forward. Leslie is slated to skate on the right wing of Kelowna's second line, flanking veteran centreman Shane Smith and New York Islanders prospect Tomas Poletin. Clocking in at 6-foot-1, 190 pounds, Leslie reigns as the WHL's active games played leader with 347 regular-season games played under his belt, in addition to 30 postseason contests with the Vancouver Giants and Rockets. With 258 points (75G-183A), he also leads all active Western League defencemen in scoring. Leslie, from Lloydminster, Alta., was named a finalist for the Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy for Defenceman of the Year in 2025 and cracked the 2024-25 WHL Western Conference First All-Star Team. Now 21 years old, he's fighting for CHL supremacy- and a pro contract. "Kelowna has a lon
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2026 Memorial Cup Head-to-Head: former World Juniors teammates Iginla and Reid clash for the cup -
Kelowna, B.C.- In frostbitten Minnesota, Tij Iginla and Cameron Reid battled to bronze for Canada at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship. But that was then, and this is now. The blistering sun of the Okanagan is as hot as the competition as the one-time teammates prepare to kick off the 2026 Memorial Cup in style. Iginla's Kelowna Rockets will try to protect their house from Reid and the OHL Champion Kitchener Rangers in Game 1 on Friday night. The vaunted son of Hockey Hall-of-Famer Jarome Iginla- a Memorial Cup champion himself- Tij enters the tournament with high expectations for himself. The 19-year-old alternate captain is coming off a staggering campaign that saw him notch 41 goals and 49 assists for 90 points in 48 regular-season games. This, despite missing the bulk of the 2024-25 season as he recovered from double hip surgery. "It was different- it was tough," Iginla, who was selected by the Utah Mammoth with the sixth-overall pick in the 2024 NHL D
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Memorial Cup preview: Canucks prospects Chiarot and Alcos face off in tournament opener -
Kelowna, BC – The 2026 Memorial Cup begins on Friday night when the host city Kelowna Rockets and the OHL Champion Kitchener Rangers face off. This game will feature the only two Vancouver Canucks representatives: Parker Alcos for the Rockets and Gabe Chiarot for the Rangers. Alcos began the season with the Edmonton Oil…
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OHL Officials Ingalls and Pye Selected to Work 2026 Memorial Cup Presented by Kubota -
Referee Chad Ingalls and linesperson Luke Pye will represent the Ontario Hockey League at the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota in Kelowna.
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2026-05-22
Five WHL Officials named to Officiating Team for the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota -
The CHL is proud to recognize the officiating team selected to work the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota in Kelowna, British Columbia.
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Kelowna Rockets to wear commemorative jerseys at the 2026 Memorial Cup honouring The Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th anniversary -
Fans can bid on the Rockets’ game-worn jerseys, continuing a tradition that has raised $320,000-plus for The Royal Canadian Legion.
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TRUE BLUE – The Sags’ journey to the 2026 Memorial Cup -
With the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota set to kick off on Friday night in Kelowna, British Columbia, the field that began with 61 CHL clubs in September has been whittled down to four. This year’s QMJHL representatives, the 2026 Gilles-Courteau Trophy Champion Chicoutimi Saguenéens, join the OHL Champion Kitchener Rangers, WHL title holder Everett Silvertips and host Kelowna Rockets in a final battle for junior hockey supremacy. The Saguenéens entered the season as strong championship contenders this year as Head Coach and GM Yanick Jean and his staff methodically built a well-balanced nucleus over a five-season span. The first addition to this building process, back in 2021, was current Sags captain Emmanuel Vermette. As the club began its climb up the standings, it also drafted or acquired top-end talent in the form of this season’s League MVP Maxim Massé, two-way forward Christophe Berthelot and, through a trade in the middle of the 2022-23 campaign, offensively gif
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Jeff Marek Goes Inside the Kelowna Rockets Ahead of the Memorial Cup | Beyond the Crest (EP 5) -
Jeff Marek heads to Kelowna for another episode of Beyond the Crest as he explores the culture, identity, and people behind one of junior hockey’s most storied organizations — the Kelowna Rockets. Marek sits down with top prospect Tij Iginla, Head Coach Derrick Martin, Assistant Coach Josh Gorges, goaltender Harrison Boettiger, Owner Bruce Hamilton, and Vojtech Cihar as they share stories about development, leadership, the pressure of reaching the next level, and what makes Kelowna such a unique hockey market. Beyond the rink, the episode also shines a light on the fans, billet families, and community members who help shape the Rockets experience and create an environment that feels bigger than hockey itself. With the Memorial Cup on the horizon and a rich history behind the organization, this episode dives into what makes the Rockets program and the city of Kelowna such a special place in the hockey world. #BeyondTheCrest #KelownaRockets #MemorialCup #WHL #CHL #TijIginla #JeffMarek #
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Back in Kelowna: Rangers’ Jack Pridham Returns on Memorial Cup Stage -
For Kitchener Rangers forward Jack Pridham, this year’s Memorial Cup is more than just another stop on a championship run. It is a return to the city where his junior hockey journey began. Before helping the Rangers to an Ontario Hockey League championship and earning OHL Overage Player of the Year honours, Pridham was a fresh-faced 18-year-old leaving home for the first time to continue his hockey career in Kelowna, British Columbia, with the West Kelowna Warriors. Now, less than two years later, he is back in Kelowna preparing to compete for junior hockey’s ultimate prize. “Right when this got announced, like the Memorial Cup in Kelowna, it was like, wow, wouldn’t it be so special to come back here,” said Pridham. “To actually be here, it’s awesome.” Pridham spent parts of two seasons with the Warriors organization from 2023-24 onward, recording 36 goa
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May 21, 2026
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Canucks prospect Gabe Chiarot talks Memorial Cup, midseason trade, and more -
Kelowna, BC – The 2026 Memorial Cup stage is set. The tournament consists of the three CHL league champions: Everett Silvertips (WHL), Kitchener Rangers (OHL), Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL) and the host team, the Kelowna Rockets. The Vancouver Canucks will have two representatives participating in the tournament, Gabriel Chiarot (Kitchener) and Parker Alcos (Kelowna), who will…
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Memorial Cup Preview -
The Memorial Cup is here, and the battle for junior hockey’s holy grail begins Friday night in Kelowna. There are plenty of storylines to dig into from first time appearances on the back of incredible performances to go with a three decade drought being snapped to catapult a team to the first appearance in the [...]
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Kitchener Rangers Begin Memorial Cup Journey against the Host Kelowna Rockets -
Kelowna, BC - After an 18-year wait, the Blueshirts are back on junior hockey's biggest stage. The Kitchener Rangers open their 2026 Memorial Cup camp... - OHL Kitchener Rangers
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Kelowna Rockets Reveal Commemorative Jerseys For The 2026 Memorial Cup -
The Kelowna Rockets will wear commemorative jerseys for their first game at the 2026 Memorial Cup.
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‘Not really a favourite in this’: Coaches shy away from label at Memorial Cup -
KELOWNA — No head coach is welcoming of the favourite label at the Memorial Cup. Not Steve Hamilton of the Everett Silvertips, nor Jussi Ahokas of the Kitchener Rangers. They were both given that opportunity during Thursday’s Meet The Coaches press conference ahead of the Canadian Hockey League’s championship tournament. The two shared the stage The post ‘Not really a favourite in this’: Coaches shy away from label at Memorial Cup appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Tij Iginla, after trying 2 years, is ready for Memorial Cup stage — and then the NHL -
Iginla leads Kelowna into the Memorial Cup for his final junior games before turning pro with Utah.
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Two Kings Prospects, One Memorial Cup: 2026 Tournament Preview -
Junior hockey’s biggest stage kicks off Friday night, and the opening game features a dose of Kings-on-Kings crime. Jared Woolley and the OHL champion Kitchener Rangers will take on Vojtech Cihar and the host-city Kelowna Rockets at 6:00 p.m. PT on NHL Network. It’s a four-team, round robin tournament — where Kitchener, Kelowna, WHL champion […]
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Arrival of the Cup presented by Canco to officially welcome Memorial Cup to Kelowna on Thursday -
Fans are encouraged to attend two free Memorial Cup events in Kelowna on Thursday: the Arrival of the Cup and the Community Kickoff Event.
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Kelowna Rockets to wear commemorative jerseys at the 2026 Memorial Cup honouring The Royal Canadian Legion’s 100th anniversary -
Fans can bid on the Rockets’ game-worn jerseys, continuing a tradition that has raised $320,000-plus for The Royal Canadian Legion.
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Game Preview: Rockets Battle OHL Champion Kitchener Rangers In Memorial Cup Opener -
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Rockets Unveil 2026 Memorial Cup Opener Jersey -
TORONTO, ON - As part of a longstanding Memorial Cup tradition, the host Kelowna Rockets will wear a special commemorative jersey on Friday (May 22) d... - WHL
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Rockets Battle OHL Champion Kitchener Rangers In Memorial Cup Opener -
The Kelowna Rockets will open the 2026 Memorial Cup against the Ontario Hockey League champion Kitchener Rangers. The Rockets and Rangers have only me... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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2026-05-21
2026 Memorial Cup HQ: Tournament Preview -
Previewing the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota as the Kitchener Rangers, Everett Silvertips, Chicoutimi Saguenéens, and host Kelowna Rockets battle for the CHL championship. From NHL prospects and playoff MVPs to tournament schedules and key storylines, here’s everything to know ahead of junior hockey’s biggest event.
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Kitchener Rangers Broadcast Schedule Details and Information -
Kelowna, BC - Memorial Cup action begins tomorrow night as your Kitchener Rangers open up their tournament against the host Kelowna Rockets. All games... - OHL Kitchener Rangers
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2026 Memorial Cup Mega Preview: Everett, Kitchener And Chicoutimi Head To Kelowna For CHL Glory -
The four teams battling for the CHL's top prize are so strong that there's no clear favorite. Here's what you need to know about each Memorial Cup squad, including their X-factors and sleepers.
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Arrival of the Cup Presented by Canco to Officially Welcome Memorial Cup to Kelowna on Thursday -
Fans are encouraged to take part in two free community events on Thursday, beginning with the Arrival of the Cup presented by Canco at 4:30 p.m. PT an... - OHL Kitchener Rangers
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2026 Memorial Cup Point System and Overtime Rules -
Ahead of the start of the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota in Kelowna, B.C., it's worth a quick reminder of the tournament's point system and ove... - OHL Kitchener Rangers
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Who Is Winning The Memorial Cup? -
Memorial Cup 2026 is here as the Kelowna Rockets, Kitchener Rangers, Chicoutimi Sagueneens and Everett Silvertips battle for Canadian junior hockey supremacy in Kelowna. This breakdown covers each CHL contender’s road through the OHL, QMJHL and WHL playoffs. Can the host Kelowna Rockets defend home ice, or will the Rangers, Sagueneens or Silvertips capture the Memorial Cup title? #MemorialCup #MemorialCup2026 #CHL #CanadianHockeyLeague #juniorhockey #hockeyprospects #NHLDraft #NHLprospects #OHL #WHL #QMJHL #KitchenerRangers #KelownaRockets #EverettSilvertips #ChicoutimiSagueneens #MemorialCuphighlights #OHLplayoffs #WHLplayoffs #QMJHLplayoffs #LandonDuPont #LandonDuPonthighlights #juniorhockeyhighlights #hockeyhighlights #hockeynews #Flohockey #CHLhighlights #MemorialCuppreview #hockeyplayoffs #Canadianjuniorhockey #NHLDraftprospects Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to access all of the latest hockey videos! Website: https://www.flohockey.tv/ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2qfd7i
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2026 Memorial Cup Preview: Kitchener Rangers -
Fresh off a dominant run to the OHL Championship, the Kitchener Rangers arrive in Kelowna with a high-octane offence and a veteran core ready to capture the 2026 Memorial Cup.
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2026 Memorial Cup | Meet the Saguenéens’ NHL Prospects -
Today marks the official kickoff of activities surrounding the 2026 Memorial Cup tournament presented by Kubota Canada! This year, the QMJHL will be proudly represented by the 2026 Gilles-Courteau Trophy champions, the Chicoutimi Saguenéens. This will be the Sags’ fourth appearance at the national championship, having previously competed in the 1991, 1994 and 1997 tournaments. Led by head coach Yanick Jean, the QMJHL champions rely on an impressive core of seven players who have already been drafted by National Hockey League (NHL) teams. Let’s take a look at the NHL prospects currently playing for the Saguenéens: Lucas Beckman – Ottawa Senators (4th round, 97th overall | 2025) Alexis Bernier – Seattle Kraken (3rd round, 73rd overall | 2024) Émile Guité – Anaheim Ducks (5th round, 159th overall | 2025) Alex Huang – Nashville Predators (4th round, 122nd overall | 2025) Tomas Lavoie – Utah Mammoth (3rd round, 89th overall |
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2026 Memorial Cup point system and overtime rules -
Ahead of the start of the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota in Kelowna, B.C., it's worth a quick reminder of the tournament's point system and overtime rules. Two points are awarded to the winning team in each round-robin game of the Memorial Cup, regardless of whether the team wins in regulation time or overtime, while the losing team will not receive a point in regulation or overtime. Overtime in the round-robin will continue to be played in a 3-on-3 format in 20-minute periods until a winner is decided. The intermissions between the third period and overtime and each additional overtime period are 15 minutes. There are no TV timeouts during overtime although a quick scrape in front of the nets and benches will be done at the first stoppage after the 10-minute mark should the overtime continue. It is worth noting that these overtime rules differentiate slightly for the tie-breaker, semi-final and championship games of the Memorial Cup where overtime is played in a 5-on-5 forma
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Rockets hoping home crowd can spark another Memorial Cup run in Kelowna -
KELOWNA — Kelowna Rockets owner Bruce Hamilton isn’t thinking about legacy. He is still trying to live in the moment, with the Rockets hosting the Memorial Cup for the first time since winning on home ice in 2004. That tournament produced some of his fondest memories in hockey, and he hopes to replicate that atmosphere The post Rockets hoping home crowd can spark another Memorial Cup run in Kelowna appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Field all set for 106th Memorial Cup -
By James Tubb Southern Alberta Newspapers jtubb@medicinehatnews.com All the teams are in order for the 106th rendition of the Canadian Hockey League’s Memorial Cup. The host Kelowna Rockets will face off against the WHL champion Everett Silvertips, OHL champion Kitchener Rangers and QMJHL champs Chicoutimi Saguenéens. The tournament gets underway Friday with the host Rockets The post Field all set for 106th Memorial Cup appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Arrival of the Cup presented by Canco to officially welcome Memorial Cup to Kelowna on Thursday by the Canadian Hockey League -
Fans are encouraged to attend two free Memorial Cup events in Kelowna on Thursday: the Arrival of the Cup and the Community Kickoff Event.
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Arrival of the Cup presented by Canco to officially welcome Memorial Cup to Kelowna on Thursday -
Fans are encouraged to attend two free Memorial Cup events in Kelowna on Thursday: the Arrival of the Cup and the Community Kickoff Event.
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Driven to Win: Rangers Bound for 2026 Memorial Cup -
The Kitchener Rangers turned Memorial Cup disappointment into motivation, capturing their first OHL Championship since 2008 to earn a trip to Kelowna and junior hockey’s biggest stage.
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2026-05-20
Arrival of the Cup to Officially Welcome Memorial Cup to Kelowna -
TORONTO, ON - The Canadian Hockey League (CHL), Kelowna Rockets, and 2026 Memorial Cup Host Organizing Committee will officially welcome the Memorial ... - WHL
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First-overall selection Madden Daneault signs WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with Rockets -
Kelowna, B.C. — The Kelowna Rockets have signed Madden Daneault to a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement. The Rockets selected Daneault first overall in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft. The 15-year-old forward from Red Deer, Alberta spent the 2025–26 season with the Red Deer Rebels U15 AAA of the AEHL, where he served as the teams captain and led the league in goals (65), assists (84), and points (149) in only 34 regular-season games. He added 22 points (11G, 11A) over nine playoff contests. Daneault also appeared in three games with the Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA, recording two goals and four assists for six points. The 5'11", 172-pound right-shot forward earned AEHL U15 First All-Star Team honours in both 2024–25 and 2025–26, along with back-to-back John Reid Memorial MVP awards. He was part of the AEHL U15 championship team in 2024–25 and was named Playoff MVP that year aswell. "Madden is an exceptional player. He is highly skilled, competitive, and the kind of
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New Hero Forest In Kelowna Honours Veterans Through Memorial Cup Legacy by the Canadian Hockey League -
The Hero Forest in Sunset Park will restore urban canopy and mark the Memorial Cup’s origins as a tribute to fallen Canadian service members.
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2026 Memorial Cup Presented by Kubota Set to Showcase the Spirit of Kelowna and the Okanagan by the Canadian Hockey League -
Event to showcase local partnerships, public art, apparel, fan activations, and hotel experiences celebrating the Okanagan at Memorial Cup.
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2026 Memorial Cup Presented by Kubota Set to Showcase the Spirit of Kelowna and the Okanagan -
Event to showcase local partnerships, public art, apparel, fan activations, and hotel experiences celebrating the Okanagan at Memorial Cup.
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2026-05-19
Chicoutimi wins its third QMJHL title -
After a 32-year wait, the Chicoutimi Saguneens are back on top of the QMJHL. The Sags secured the third Gilles-Courteau Trophy in franchise history after a Game 6 win over the Moncton Wildcats. In defeat, Moncton's Gabe Smith (UTA) was awarded the Guy Lafleur Trophy as QMJHL Playoffs MVP after he led the league in both goals (19) and points (33) in the postseason. As for Chicoutimi, regular season MVP Maxim Masse (ANA) led the team in postseason scoring with 24 points. Mavrick Lachance registered one point fewer while Nathan Lecompte tallied 20 points. The club had a pair of players reach double digits in goals in Lachance and captain Emmanuel Vermette. In goal, Lucas Beckman (OTT) was outstanding as he won all 16 postseason games and recorded a 1.98 GAA and .918 save percentage.. As QMJHL champions, the Sags will join the Kelowna Rockets, the WHL's Everett Silvertips and
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2026 Memorial Cup Set to Showcase the Spirit of Kelowna -
TORONTO, ON - As the puck prepares to drop on the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota, the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) and the 2026 Memorial Cup Ho... - WHL
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2026 Memorial Cup preview: Canucks prospects Parker Alcos and Gabe Chiarot face-off in tournament opener -
The field for the 2026 Memorial Cup is officially set. On Tuesday night, the Chicoutimi Saguenéens became the fourth and final team to clinch a spot in this year’s tournament, joining the host Kelowna Rockets, OHL champion Kitchener Rangers, and WHL champion Everett Silvertips. And if you thought the season was over for Canucks…
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2026-05-18
2026 Memorial Cup Preview: Kelowna Rockets -
A deep dive into the 2026 Memorial Cup hosts, the Kelowna Rockets.
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2026-05-17
Kelowna Rockets sign 2026 1st overall pick Madden Daneault -
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Kelowna Rockets sign 2026 1st overall pick Madden Daneault -
KELOWNA, BC - The Kelowna Rockets have signed Madden Daneault to a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement. The Rockets selected Daneault first overal... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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Madden Daneault (F) from Red Deer Rebels U15 AAA to Kelowna Rockets -
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/16/2026 Player: Madden Daneault (F) From: Red Deer Rebels U15 AAA To: Kelowna Rockets Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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2026-05-16
Canucks: Top prospect Braeden Cootes sees junior season come to close in WHL final -
Everett Silvertips beat a Prince Albert Raiders team featuring Cootes 7-2 Friday to claim the league title in five games and advance to the Memorial Cup in Kelowna
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Everett Silvertips win 2026 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien -
Prince Albert, Sask. – For the first time in franchise history, the Everett Silvertips are WHL Champions. The Silvertips clinched the Ed Chynoweth Cup with a 7-2 win over the Eastern Conference Champion Prince Albert Raiders in Game 5 of the 2026 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien. A three-goal performance from Florida Panthers prospect Shea Busch propelled the Silvertips to victory in Game 5. The Silvertips run to the WHL Championship was a dominant one, beginning with a four-game sweep of the Portland Winterhawks to open the 2026 WHL Playoffs. The second round featured another five-game triumph – this one over the 2026 Memorial Cup-host Kelowna Rockets – and led into a four-game sweep of the expansion Penticton Vees in the WHL’s Western Conference Championship. Through 18 games, the Silvertips went 16-2, including an even 8-1 at home and 8-1 on the road. The impressive postseason came on the heels of a second consecutive Scotty M
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Everett Silvertips forward Julius Miettinen named 2026 WHL Playoffs MVP -
Prince Albert, Sask. – Everett Silvertips forward Julius Miettinen has been named the 2026 WHL Playoff MVP. The WHL Playoff MVP award is presented to a player deemed to have made the strongest contribution to his Club throughout the WHL Playoffs, as voted by members of the media. The prospect of the Seattle Kraken is the first Finnish-born player to earn WHL Playoff MVP honours, and only the second import player to accomplish the feat, following former Kelowna Rockets star Leon Draisaitl, who made history in 2014. The 6-foot-3, 207-pound centre helped Everett claim the franchise’s first Ed Chynoweth Cup. The Silvertips had previously appeared in two WHL Championships, including during the team’s expansion season (2003-04) and most recently in 2017-18. Selected by the Kraken in the second round (40th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft, Miettinen tallied 27 points to finish tied for the scoring lead in the 2026 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien, Original
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2026 WHL Championship Series – Game 5 Player to Watch: Braeden Cootes, Prince Albert Raiders -
Prince Albert, Sask. – If the Prince Albert Raiders are going to fight to see another day, you better believe Vancouver Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes will be at the centre of it. The 6-foot, 183-pound product of Sherwood Park, Alta., has put up four points (1G-3A) in four games of the WHL Championship and sits tied for fourth in WHL Playoff scoring with 22 points (7G-15A) in 19 games. The Raiders are up against the wall, down 3-1 in the best-of-seven WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien. Now, their goal is to do something only one other team has ever done over the course of WHL history – erase the 3-1 deficit to claim the WHL crown. “We’re just taking it a game at a time, a shift at a time,” Cootes said. “It is what it is. If you would have told us at the start of playoffs that we would be in this position, we would take it. Enjoy the moment and play our game. “We need to stick to our process and what we’ve been talking about the whole time. The
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2026 WHL Championship – Game 5 Player to Watch: Carter Bear, Everett Silvertips -
Prince Albert, Sask. – With six points in four WHL Championship games, Detroit Red Wings prospect Carter Bear has come alive when it matters most. The 19-year-old product of West St. Paul, Man., is enjoying a stellar run through the 2026 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien, skating on a line with Seattle Kraken prospect Julius Miettinen and 2026 NHL Draft-eligible prospect Matias Vanhanen. In Game 4, Bear recorded the game-winning goal, giving the Silvertips a 3-1 series lead and putting the franchise on the brink of claiming its first ever Ed Chynoweth Cup. “Emotions are running through – a lot of excitement for sure,” Bear said. “We can do something today that is really special, but we can’t think about it that much. We have to wait until it comes and be ready when it comes to game time.” Over the entire WHL Playoffs, the 6-foot, 177-pound left winger has racked up 22 points (7G-15A) in 17 postseason contests. Selected by the Red Wings in the first
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New Hero Forest In Kelowna Honours Veterans Through Memorial Cup Legacy -
The Hero Forest in Sunset Park will restore urban canopy and mark the Memorial Cup’s origins as a tribute to fallen Canadian service members.
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2026-05-15
Kelowna Hero Forest Honours Veterans, Memorial Cup Legacy -
TORONTO, ON - A new Hero Forest will take root in Kelowna's Sunset Park in celebration of the 106th Memorial Cup presented by Kubota, acknowledging th... - WHL
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Two Teams Are Locked In For Memorial Cup! -
The Kitchener Rangers are OHL champions after sweeping the Barrie Colts to win the J. Ross Robertson Cup and officially clinch a spot in the 2026 Memorial Cup in Kelowna alongside the host Kelowna Rockets. In the QMJHL, the Chicoutimi Saguenéens have taken a 2-1 series lead over the Moncton Wildcats in one of the best junior hockey playoff series in the CHL, while the Everett Silvertips lead their WHL championship series 2-1. With the Memorial Cup just days away, the CHL playoffs are heating up as the WHL and QMJHL champions battle for the final spots in Kelowna. #Memorial Cup #MemorialCup2026 #CHL #CHLPlayoffs #CHLHockey #JuniorHockey #CanadianHockey #OHL #WHL #QMJHL #KitchenerRangers #BarrieColts #KelownaRockets #EverettSilvertips #MonctonWildcats #ChicoutimiSagueneens #OHLPlayoffs #WHLPlayoffs #QMJHLPlayoffs #JRossRobertsonCup #HockeyHighlights #HockeyNews #HockeyProspects #JuniorHockeyHighlights #CHLHighlights #MemorialCupHighlights #PlayoffHockey #FloHockey #Flohockey #CanadianHo
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2026-05-14
After trade, long stretch sitting out as scratch, Luke Schenn adds to Sabres’ playoff run: ‘Just steady Eddie’ -
BUFFALO – In the press box recently, Sabres defenseman Luke Schenn said he was viewing his son Kingston’s hockey game in Kelowna, British, Columbia, on an app, when rookie Konsta Helenius asked who he was watching. When Schenn, 36, told him his son, Helenius, 20, asked his age. “I said, ‘9.’ He goes, ‘Well, I have a 10-year-old brother who I help out with hockey,’” Schenn said on Thursday prior to Game 5 of the ... Read the full article The post
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2026 WHL Championship – Game 4 Player to Watch: Brek Liske, Everett Silvertips -
Prince Albert, Sask. – Brek Liske has quietly played an important role on the Everett Silvertips blueline during the 2026 WHL Playoffs. Eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft, the 6-foot-2, 188-pound, right-shot rearguard logged two assists in a big Game 3 win that put the Silvertips out front 2-1 in the best-of-seven series. “We’ve been consistently good, I think, we just have to keep at it,” Liske said before Game 4. “I think we grinded them down as the game went on. We’re consistently getting hits in and doing the things that we do well. “We had more of an attack mentality, played on our toes more. That’s what we did and it worked, so that’s our goal for tonight.” In 16 postseason appearances, the 18-year-old product of Beausejour, Man., has secured 14 points (3G-11A). A former first-round pick (10th overall) of the Silvertips in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft, Liske is ranked 44th among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting for the 2026 NHL Dra
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Wetsch Signs ELC With Sharks -
The San Jose Sharks have signed Carson Wetsch to an entry-level contract. Wetsch, a 2024 Sharks’ third-round pick, enjoyed a career year with the Kelowna Rockets, notching a personal WHL-high 50 assists and 72 points. The 20-year-old also captained a Rockets squad that featured over a half-dozen NHL draft picks, including 2024 sixth-overall Tij Iginla. […] The post Wetsch Signs ELC With Sharks appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.
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Rockets captain Carson Wetsch signs entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks -
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IMPACT: Sharks Sign Carson Wetsch, Anticipate STRONG Rookie Season PERFORMANCE With Barracuda -
San Jose Sharks secure a promising future as prospect Carson Wetsch signs his entry-level contract. Can this power forward become a difference-maker for the Barracuda and eventually the NHL roster? JD Young spotlights Wetsch’s leadership journey from Calgary Hitmen captain to Kelowna’s Memorial Cup run, breaking down his strong all-around WHL performance—22 goals, 50 assists, and heavy hits in 65 games. Analysis covers Wetsch’s translatable style, potential fit on the Barracuda’s third line, and long-term projection as a hard-nosed, penalty-killing fourth-liner in San Jose’s lineup. With established talents like Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith commanding top minutes, will Wetsch’s work ethic and physicality carve out an indispensable role for the Sharks? Timestamps: 00:00 Signing decision for Wetsch 05:33 Discussing a young hockey player's potential 09:47 Discussing Carson Wetsch's AHL potential 11:53 Building penalty kill opportunities Join the Locked on Sharks All-Access Everyday
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2026-05-13
Rockets captain Carson Wetsch signs entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks -
KELOWNA, BC - The Kelowna Rockets congratulate Carson Wetsch on signing a three-year NHL Entry Level Contract with the San Jose Sharks.Wetsch, 20,... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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Canucks: Prospect Gabriel Chiarot's Kitchener Rangers advance to Memorial Cup in Kelowna -
Also in the mix are Parker Alcos of tournament host Kelowna Rockets, and Braeden Cootes of the Prince Albert Raiders.
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Carson Wetsch (F) from Kelowna Rockets to San Jose Sharks -
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/13/2026 Player: Carson Wetsch (F) From: Kelowna Rockets To: San Jose Sharks Information: Entry Level Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Canucks prospect Gabe Chiarot wins OHL Championship to punch ticket to 2026 Memorial Cup -
Vancouver Canucks 2025 sixth-round pick Gabe Chiarot is officially an OHL champion and headed to Kelowna, BC. On Tuesday night, the Kitchener Rangers defeated the Barrie Colts 4-2 in Game 4 to complete a clean sweep of the OHL Final and capture the franchise’s fifth J. Ross Robertson Cup. FOR THE 5TH TIME IN…
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2026 WHL Championship – Game 3 Player to Watch: Brock Cripps, Prince Albert Raiders -
Prince Albert, Sask. – It isn’t very often a 16-year-old defenceman carries a heavy load during the WHL Playoffs, but that’s exactly what Brock Cripps is doing for the Prince Albert Raiders. And he’s about to take on more in Game 3 with teammate Daxon Rudolph serving a one-game suspension. Cripps, the rookie from Victoria, B.C., has played an integral role for the Raiders during their postseason run, recording 19 points (4G-15A) in 17 games. “It means a lot to get that trust from all the coaches and just playing that huge role is definitely a lot of responsibility, and I’ve tried to do a good job taking that on,” Cripps said following Game 2. “Hopefully I can keep it going.” The presence of a 16-year-old on the blueline during a WHL Championship isn’t all that unfamiliar in Hockey Town North. In 2019, it was rookie Kaiden Guhle logging important minutes, helping the Raiders to the franchise’s second WHL title. Cripps, a 5-foot-10, 160-pound, right-
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2026 WHL Championship – Game 3 Player to Watch: Matias Vanhanen, Everett Silvertips -
Prince Albert, Sask. – Quietly, Matias Vanhanen continues to make things happen. Matched up alongside countryman Julius Miettinen, a prospect of the Seattle Kraken, and Detroit Red Wings prospect Carter Bear, how could Vanhanen do anything other than produce? Through 15 WHL Playoff games, the 18-year-old product of Nokia, Finland, sits second in scoring on the Silvertips with 21 points (10G-11A), trailing only Miettinen. With an opportunity to take a series lead in Game 3, Vanhanen will once again be a focal point for the Everett offense. “It’s finals so you just want to win every game,” Vanhanen said prior to Game 3. “We have a good team, that helps a lot. I play with the best players in the league, that’s been awesome, so I just try to enjoy that.” In seven games this spring, Vanhanen has recorded multipoint efforts. The 5-foot-10, 175-pound left winger has enjoyed an outstanding first season in North America. NHL Central Scouting h
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2026-05-11
Canucks prospect Gabe Chiarot picks up two assists as his Kitchener Rangers come one win away from OHL Championship -
The Canadian Hockey League Finals are underway across the country as teams battle for league championships and spots at the 2026 Memorial Cup in Kelowna, BC. This year, the Vancouver Canucks have two prospects still in the fight, with Braeden Cootes and Gabe Chiarot both playing meaningful roles for their respective clubs. As of…
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2026-05-10
2026 WHL Championship – Game 2 Player to Watch: Julius Miettinen, Everett Silvertips -
Everett, Wash. – Seattle Kraken prospect Julius Miettinen has been a menace for the Everett Silvertips this season. Now, as his Club aims to even the best-of-seven WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien, Miettinen will be relied upon to help shift the balance. “We’ve just got to find the back of the net,” Miettinen said looking ahead to Game 2. “We played well yesterday [in Game 1], we’ve got to play well today.” Game 2 of the 2026 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien is set for Saturday, May 9, at 6 p.m. PT. Fans can tune in live on TSN and Victory+. With 20 points (11G-9A) in 14 WHL Playoff games, the 6-foot-3, 207-pound product of Helsinki, Finland, is tied for thing in post-season scoring. He added to his totals during Game 1, registering a goal and an assist, as the Silvertips fell 4-2 to the Prince Albert Raiders. Miettinen’s late power-play goal was the product of a great individual effort, as the power forward gained the zone
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2026 WHL Championship – Game 2 Player to Watch: Justice Christensen, Prince Albert Raiders -
Everett, Wash. – Prince Albert Raiders captain Justice Christensen can pretty much do it all – defend, hit, fight, and heck, he even scores beautiful goals. The 5-foot-9, 191-pound product of Red Deer, Alta., isn’t short on jam. At 20 years old, the veteran leader is the heartbeat for a Raiders squad intent on claiming a franchise third WHL Championship. “We’re excited, we thought we played a good game last night and looking to build on that here tonight,” Christensen said prior to Game 2. “Overall, if we stick to our game and how we like to play, we’ll be alright.” Game 2 of the 2026 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien is set for Saturday, May 9, at 6 p.m. PT. Fans can tune in live on TSN and Victory+. Friday night, Christensen showed he can do it at both ends of the rink – putting the finishing touches on a great exchange of the puck in the offensive zone to score his second goal of the 2026 WHL Playoffs. The marker stood up as the event
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2026-05-09
Canucks prospects Cootes and Chiarot both score en route to Game 1 wins in league final -
The Canadian Hockey League Finals are officially underway across the country as teams battle for their respective league championships and spots at the 2026 Memorial Cup in Kelowna, BC. This year, the Vancouver Canucks have two prospects in that fight, with Braeden Cootes and Gabe Chiarot both helping their clubs jump out to early…
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Shane Smith (F) from Kelowna Rockets to RPI (Rensselaer Polytech. Inst.) -
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/09/2026 Player: Shane Smith (F) From: Kelowna Rockets To: RPI (Rensselaer Polytech. Inst.) Information: College Commitment Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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2026 WHL Championship – Game 1 Player to Watch: Landon DuPont, Everett Silvertips -
Everett, Wash. – If you haven’t watched Landon DuPont, buckle up. The 16-year-old product of Calgary, Alta., has been a driving force for the Everett Silvertips as they return to the WHL Championship for the first time since 2018. “Everyone is excited, the vibe around the room is definitely excited,” DuPont said prior to Game 1. “We’ve worked all year for this. To be in this position, we’re super grateful, and we can’t get complacent now. We’re going to do everything we can to try and win this series.” The 5-foot-11, 183-pound exceptional status blueliner has recorded 17 points (4G-13A) in 13 playoff games, and has been a catalyst every time he steps on the ice. Eligible for the 2027 NHL Draft, DuPont has already firmly established himself as one of the must-see top prospects more than a year out from his NHL Draft. “The obvious talents and the highlight moments, everybody sees,” said Silvertips Head Coach Steve Hamilton, referring to DuPont
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2026 WHL Championship – Game 1 Player to Watch: Daxon Rudolph, Prince Albert Raiders -
Everett, Wash. – Daxon Rudolph is enjoying a playoff season to remember. The 18-year-old product of Lacombe, Alta., heads into the 2026 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien as the WHL Playoff scoring leader with 23 points (9G-14A) in 15 games. “It’s the reason you play the game – for the playoffs, for moments like this, to play for a championship,” Rudolph said prior to Game 1 on Friday morning. “That’s why I play hockey… It just brings the best out of everyone. Playoffs is where you can separate yourself from others.” Eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft, Rudolph is ranked fifth among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting, and it’s safe to say his post-season efforts aren’t hurting his draft stock. The mobile, two-way blueliner has been an unstoppable force, helping the Raiders advancing to the WHL Championship Series for the first time since last winning it in 2019. “He is the ultimate competitor, he’s that big-game player,” Raiders H
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Kelowna Rockets Select Eleven Players in the 2026 WHL Draft -
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2026-05-08
2026 WHL Championship Series Preview -
The WHL will crown a new champion in 2026. Will the Everett Silvertips hoist the Ed Chynoweth Cup for the first time in franchise history? Or will the Prince Albert Raiders add to their trophy case with a second league title in under a decade? The regular-season champion Silvertips swept the expansion Penticton Vees in the Western Conference Championship. Draft-eligible Matias Vanhanen (NHL CSS: 54) clocked in with three goals and a pair of assists in four games- including the series-clinching strike. Out East, Prince Albert got its revenge against Medicine Hat, knocking out the reigning champions in six high-scoring, heated matches. Top 2026 NHL prospect Daxon Rudolph (NHL CSS: 5) hit a new level with four goals and seven helpers. With 23 points in 15 games, the Raiders alternate captain has surpassed Everett's standout Finns Vanhanen and Julius Miettinen for the playoff scoring lead. The series is primed for a defensive showdown between Rudolph and fellow Defenceman of the Ye
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2026 Gilles-Courteau Trophy Final – WILDCATS vs SAGUENÉENS PREVIEW -
They spent six months battling for regular season supremacy. Now, the Moncton Wildcats and Chicoutimi Saguenéens will face off with a league title and Memorial Cup berth on the line. The 2026 Gilles-Courteau Trophy Final is upon us with game one taking place tonight in Moncton. The Wildcats enjoyed their trip to the championship round last year so much that they decided to go back. Their road to round four was a little more perilous this spring, however. After dispatching first the Saint John Sea Dogs, then the Val-d’Or Foreurs in the minimum four games, it took all seven games to defeat the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the Semis. The Cats have looked to the grit, skill and big-body presence of 2024 Utah Mammoth draftee Gabe Smith all postseason. It’s been a recipe for success, as indicated by his league-leading 14 goals and 24 points through three rounds of play. San Jose Sharks draft pick Teddy Mutryn has been a force, particularly with his three-assist night against the Armada i
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Five questions to ponder going into the B.C. Lions season -
An extended stay in Kelowna to start the regular season as the FIFA World Cup takes over B.C. Place is something they'll need to navigate
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Kelowna Rockets Select Eleven Players in the 2026 WHL Draft -
KELOWNA, BC - The Kelowna Rockets are proud to announce their selections from the 2026 Western Hockey League Prospects Draft, adding eleven promising ... - WHL Kelowna Rockets
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Giants Select Vickers & Jugnauth in First Round of WHL Prospects Draft -
The Giants have added two pillars to their organization: DHA defenceman Eli Vickers and Okanagan Rockets centre Brayden Jugnauth.
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2026-05-07
Western Hockey League completes first round of 2026 WHL Prospects Draft -
With the first-overall pick in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft, the Kelowna Rockets selected forward Madden Daneault (Red Deer, Alta. / Red Deer U15 AAA Rebels).
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Madden Daneault Selected First Overall By The Kelowna Rockets In The 2026 WHL Prospects Draft -
Madden Daneault has been selected first overall in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft.
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Kelowna Rockets Select Madden Daneault First Overall in 2026 WHL Prospects Draft -
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2026-05-03
Kitchener Rangers’ Jack Pridham Breaks Down His Game, Draft & Viral Michigan Goal | Beyond the Crest -
Jeff Marek sits down with Kitchener Rangers forward Jack Pridham for an in-depth conversation on his rise through the OHL, his unconventional development path, and what’s next after being drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks. Pridham reflects on his time at St. Andrew’s College, playing alongside top prospects, and how that shaped his game both on and off the ice. He opens up about learning under Rangers head coach Jussi Ahokas, the impact of the organization’s upgraded facilities, and the importance of structure and detail in his development. The conversation also dives into his standout Michigan goal, his shooting mentality inspired by Alexander Ovechkin, and what it means to chase an NHL dream one day at a time. Plus, Pridham shares insight into growing up around the game with his father, Toronto Maple Leafs AGM Brandon Pridham, and how that’s influenced his approach to hockey. #JackPridham #KitchenerRangers #OHL #Blackhawks #NHLProspects #Hockey #DailyFaceoff #JeffMarek Chapters: 0:
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2026-04-29
Kelly Guard’s 2003-04 Season Remains One of the Greatest in Memorial Cup History -
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2026-04-27
How Kelowna Rockets Head Coach Derrick Martin Is Preparing His Team For The 2026 Memorial Cup -
The Kelowna Rockets are the hosts of the 2026 Memorial Cup.
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Zibeņiem otrais piegājiens satricināt Monreālu, divas sērijas uz beigu robežas -
Nacionālās hokeja līgas (NHL) un Nacionālās basketbola asociācijas (NBA) izslēgšanas turnīra pirmajā kārtā uz izkrišanas robežas šonakt ir divas vienības: Losandželosas "Kings" un Hjūstonas "Rockets". Savukārt otro reizi atgūt līdzsvaru centīsies Tampabejas "Lightning", kurai jāpārvar jaudīgo atmosfēru Monreālā.
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