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.
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.
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 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.