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The Kitchener Rangers clinched the Memorial Cup in Kelowna with a 6-2 victory over the Everett Silvertips, highlighted by power‑play goals from Jack Pridham and San O’Reilly and a four‑point night from O’Reilly.
Kitchener Rangers capture the 2026 Memorial Cup with a dominant 6‑2 win over the Everett Silvertips, completing a flawless tournament and cementing a legacy in Canadian junior hockey.
The Kitchener Rangers defeated the Everett Silvertips 6-2 in the Memorial Cup final, with Sam O’Reilly named tournament MVP after a standout offensive showing.
The Rangers completed a perfect tournament run, defeating the Western Hockey League champions 6‑2 in a game that featured a 37‑second goal spree and a standout performance by forward San O'Reilly.
The 2026 Memorial Cup has turned into a showcase for the next wave of NHL talent, with standout performances from defenseman Landon DuPont, winger Matias Vanhanen, center Nathan Lecompte and forward Jack Pridham.
Landon DuPont, a projected No. 1 pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, is considering Michigan, Michigan State and the University of Minnesota Gophers, with his girlfriend’s studies in Mankato and a close friendship with Gophers recruit Tarin Smith influencing his final pick.
The Everett Silvertips defeated the Chicoutimi Saguenéens 6-1 in the Memorial Cup semifinal, with DuPont scoring twice and Miettinen adding the final goal. The team will now face the Kitchener Rangers in the championship game.
The Kitchener Rangers will meet the Everett Silvertips in the 2026 Memorial Cup Final on May 31, aiming for their third championship while the Silvertips chase their first title.
The Everett Silvertips dominated the Chicoutimi Sagueneens 6‑1, setting up a final clash with Kitchener and chasing a fourth U.S. title in the Memorial Cup.
The Everett Silvertips' record-breaking campaign saw them dominate the Western Hockey League, clinch the championship over the Portland Winterhawks, and prepare for their first Memorial Cup appearance.
Ryan Lin, an 18-year-old defenseman for the Vancouver WHL club, has been highlighted as one of the top North American skaters ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft. His standout season, historic milestone and upcoming collegiate step mark a rapid ascent.
The Everett Silvertips opened their Memorial Cup campaign with a 5‑3 win over the Chicoutimi Sagueneens, highlighted by Jesse Heslop's early goal and a late empty‑netter by Matias Vanhanen.
The Everett Silvertips opened their Memorial Cup campaign with a 5-3 victory over the Chicoutimi Sagueneens, a game marked by quick goals and a historic pursuit.
The 2026 Memorial Cup will bring together the Kitchener Rangers, Kelowna Rockets, Everett Silvertips and Chicoutimi Saguenéens in a showcase of future NHL stars, with all games televised by the NHL Network.
Everett Silvertips win their first WHL title with a 7‑2 victory over Prince Albert, finishing a 16‑2 playoff run and securing a berth at the 2026 Memorial Cup.