Memorial Cup closes, attention turns to Guelph
Kitchener completed a dominant championship run, Everett reached new heights and Calgary's Landon DuPont continued his rise as one of junior hockey's brightest stars at the 2026 Memorial Cup.
Kitchener Captures Memorial Cup With 6-2 Win Over Everett
Kitchener turned a one-goal game into a championship celebration, scoring twice in the opening 63 seconds of the third period before defeating Everett 6-2 to complete an undefeated run through the 2026 Memorial Cup. Sam O'Reilly led the way with four points while Christian Kirsch stopped 30 shots in the title-clinching victory.
Memorial Cup Final Preview: Kitchener Rangers vs. Everett Silvertips
Kitchener earned four days of rest with a perfect round-robin record, while Everett fought its way through the semifinal to set up a winner-take-all showdown in Kelowna.
Dupont scores twice as Everett powers past Chicoutimi in Memorial Cup semifinal
Landon Dupont scored twice and earned Player of the Game honours as Everett defeated Chicoutimi 6-1 in the Memorial Cup semifinal. The Calgary product helped power the Silvertips into a championship-game rematch against Kitchener after Everett pulled away with four unanswered goals.
Silvertips eliminate host Rockets, advance to Memorial Cup semifinal
Everett struck twice in 25 seconds during the first period and never looked back as Anders Miller posted a 28-save shutout to send the Silvertips into the Memorial Cup semifinal while ending host Kelowna’s tournament run.
Memorial Cup playoff scenarios remain unsettled entering Wednesday finale
A regulation win by Everett would send the Silvertips straight to the Memorial Cup semifinal, while multiple tiebreak scenarios remain in play if host Kelowna can pull off a victory Wednesday night.
Rangers stay perfect, edge Saguenéens 3-2 at Memorial Cup
Kitchener punched its ticket to the Memorial Cup final Tuesday night in Kelowna, defeating Chicoutimi 3-2 behind timely transition scoring and a 26-save effort from Christian Kirsch while holding off a relentless late push from the Saguenéens.
Rangers rout Silvertips to clinch semifinal berth at Memorial Cup
The Kitchener Rangers continued their explosive start to the 2026 Memorial Cup on Monday night, defeating the Everett Silvertips 6-2 behind a four-point performance from captain Cameron Reid. Kitchener is now averaging 5.5 goals per game through two contests after clinching a semifinal berth in Kelowna.
Lefebvre lifts Chicoutimi past host Kelowna in Memorial Cup overtime
Liam Lefebvre scored twice, including the overtime winner at 5:28, as the Chicoutimi Saguenéens defeated the host Kelowna Rockets 3-2 on Sunday night in the first overtime game of the 2026 Memorial Cup at Prospera Place.
Everett beats Chicoutimi 5-3 at Memorial Cup
The Everett Silvertips scored three unanswered second-period goals Saturday night to defeat the Chicoutimi Saguenéens 5-3 in Game 2 of the 2026 Memorial Cup in Kelowna, B.C.
Rangers shut out Rockets 5-0 in Memorial Cup opener
Kitchener opened the 2026 Memorial Cup with a dominant 5-0 victory over host Kelowna behind a 24-save shutout from Christian Kirsch and a three-goal third-period outburst.
Memorial Cup set to open in Kelowna as CHL finalizes officiating crew
The CHL finalized the officiating crew for the 2026 Memorial Cup on Friday as the tournament prepares to open in Kelowna for the first time since 2004.
Kelowna Rockets to honour Royal Canadian Legion with commemorative Memorial Cup jersey
The Kelowna Rockets will wear a commemorative jersey honouring the 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion during Friday’s Memorial Cup opener against the Kitchener Rangers at Prospera Place.
Silvertips lean on self-belief ahead of Memorial Cup
Confidence, humility and mental resilience were central themes as Memorial Cup coaches met with media Thursday ahead of tournament play in Kelowna.
Four storylines to watch entering the 2026 Memorial Cup
The 2026 Memorial Cup opens Friday in Kelowna with powerhouse contenders, elite NHL prospects, and four major storylines shaping the race for junior hockey’s national championship.
Memorial Cup arrives in Kelowna ahead of Rockets opener
The Memorial Cup officially arrives in Kelowna on Thursday as the city prepares for the start of the national championship tournament and Friday’s opening game between the Kelowna Rockets and Kitchener Rangers.
Memorial Cup set to take over Kelowna
The 2026 Memorial Cup is set to extend beyond the rink as Kelowna prepares for a city-wide championship experience featuring fan activations, local partnerships, public art, and the return of major junior hockey’s top prize to the Okanagan.
Memorial Cup Field Set as Kelowna Prepares for CHL Showcase
The field for the 2026 Memorial Cup is officially set, with the host Kelowna Rockets joined by the Everett Silvertips, Kitchener Rangers, and Chicoutimi Saguenéens ahead of Friday’s opening game in Kelowna, B.C.
Memorial Cup field taking shape as Kelowna unveils veterans tribute project
The Memorial Cup picture is beginning to come into focus as Kitchener books its place in Kelowna while the WHL and QMJHL finals continue Friday night.
TSN, RDS finalize coverage plans for CHL championship series
The road to the 2026 Memorial Cup is officially set for national television, with TSN and RDS announcing complete coverage plans for the WHL, OHL and QMJHL Championship Series.