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.
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.
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.
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.
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.