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.
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 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.
Gretzky’s junior dominance lands him No. 3 on CHL’s all-time list
Wayne Gretzky’s unforgettable 1977-78 season with the Soo Greyhounds still stands among the greatest offensive performances junior hockey has ever seen nearly 50 years later.
McDavid lands at No. 4 on CHL’s all-time list after a junior career that rewrote expectations
Connor McDavid’s path from exceptional-status phenom to NHL superstar reached another milestone Monday as the CHL ranked the former Erie Otters captain No. 4 on its Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years list. McDavid dominated junior hockey with 285 points in 166 OHL games before building a generational NHL résumé that now includes six Art Ross Trophies, three Hart Trophies, and some of the most explosive playoff production in league history.
Lindros ranked No. 7 on CHL’s all-time list
Eric Lindros’ powerhouse run with Oshawa remains one of the defining chapters in modern major junior history.
Yzerman Lands at No. 8 on CHL’s Top 50 List
Steve Yzerman’s legendary path from Peterborough to Detroit added another milestone Thursday as the Hall of Fame centre was ranked No. 8 on the CHL’s Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years list after a career that produced 1,755 NHL points, three Stanley Cups, Olympic gold and one of hockey’s most respected leadership legacies.
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.
Bulldogs earn trip to 2026 Memorial Cup through CHL community contest
A Burlington minor hockey team is heading to the 2026 Memorial Cup in Kelowna after being recognized by the CHL for a season of community leadership, fundraising, and volunteer efforts both on and off the ice.