Semi-Final Preview
The 2026 Memorial Cup will see the Chicoutimi Sagueneens take on the Everett Silvertips in a highly anticipated semi-final on May 29 at 9 p.m. Eastern, 6 p.m. Pacific, at Prospera Place in Kelowna, British Columbia.
The Silvertips, champions of the Western Hockey League, arrive with a 2‑1‑0 round‑robin record, while the Sagueneens sit at 1‑2‑0 after a dramatic 3‑2 overtime victory over the host Kelowna team that secured their place in the final four.
Carter Bear of the Silvertips was the hero in the earlier round‑robin clash, scoring the game‑winning goal on May 23, a moment that has added momentum to his team’s campaign.
Nathan Lacompte, the Sagueneens’ goaltender, highlighted the squad’s mental resilience, noting that the team has been focused on tightening defensive play and capitalizing on scoring chances.
Broadcast and Coverage
All games of the tournament are available on TSN, RDS, the NHL Network and Victory+, ensuring fans across Canada and the United States can follow the action live.
The winner of this semi‑final will advance to the championship game on May 31, where they will meet the Ontario Hockey League’s Kitchener Rangers, making the stakes for tonight’s contest exceptionally high.