Canadian Hockey League - Feed https://chl.ca/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:14:56 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Kitchener Rangers capture first title in 23 years at 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota https://chl.ca/article/kitchener-rangers-capture-first-title-in-23-years-at-2026-memorial-cup-presented-by-kubota Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:53:10 +0000 Matt Tidcombe https://chl.ca/article/kitchener-rangers-capture-first-title-in-23-years-at-2026-memorial-cup-presented-by-kubota The Kitchener Rangers captured the third Memorial Cup title in franchise history Sunday night, defeating the Everett Silvertips 6-2 at Prospera Place in Kelowna, B.C. The victory gave Kitchener its first Memorial Cup championship since 2003 and capped a perfect 4-0 run at the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota. It also completed one of the most dominant championship runs in recent CHL history, with the Rangers going 16-2 during the OHL Playoffs before winning all four of their games in Kelowna. Ottawa Senators prospect Luke Ellinas, Dylan Edwards, Los Angeles Kings prospect Jared Woolley, Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Jack Pridham, Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Sam O’Reilly and Colorado Avalanche prospect Christian Humphreys scored for Kitchener, while San Jose Sharks prospect Christian Kirsch made 30 saves. For Everett, 2026 NHL Draft prospect Matias Vanhanen and Detroit Red Wings prospect Carter Bear found the back of the net, while Anders Miller made 26 saves. GAME PHOTOS – Credit to Steve Dunsmoor / CHL GAME SUMMARY TOURNAMENT STATISTICS TOURNAMENT STANDINGS VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS O’Reilly received the Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy as tournament MVP after recording three goals and eight points in four games. His eight points left him one point shy of the tournament lead, and he registered a game-high four points (1G-3A) in the championship game. After also winning the 2025-26 Red Tilson Trophy as OHL MVP and the 2026 Wayne Gretzky “99” Award as OHL Playoff MVP, O’Reilly became just the fourth player in CHL history to complete the same-season MVP sweep with regular-season, playoff and Memorial Cup MVP honours, joining Rimouski Océanic alumnus Brad Richards (2000) and London Knights graduates Corey Perry (2005) and Mitch Marner (2016). O’Reilly and Woolley also captured back-to-back Memorial Cup titles with different teams after winning with the London Knights in 2025 and Kitchener in 2026. They became the first players to accomplish the feat since Noah Dobson in 2018 and 2019. The two also appeared in a third straight Memorial Cup Final after reaching the championship game with London in 2024 and 2025 before doing so with Kitchener in 2026. O’Reilly was also named to the Memorial Cup All-Star Team alongside Vanhanen, Pridham, Nashville Predators prospect Cameron Reid, 2027 NHL Draft prospect Landon DuPont and Kirsch. Pridham claimed the Ed Chynoweth Trophy as the tournament’s leading scorer after pacing the Memorial Cup with five goals and nine points over four games. Kirsch received the Hap Emms Memorial Trophy as the tournament’s outstanding goaltender after leading all netminders with a 1.50 goals-against average and .952 save percentage, while Vanhanen earned the George Parsons Trophy for sportsmanship after leading all Silvertips players with eight points (4G-4A). Kirsch also made CHL Import Draft history with the victory, becoming just the third European goaltender selected through the CHL Import Draft to win the Memorial Cup. He joins Ottawa 67’s alumnus Levente Szuper (1999) and Windsor Spitfires graduate Philipp Grubauer (2010). Kitchener opened the scoring at 5:47 of the first period when Ellinas got the faintest of tips on Alexander Bilecki’s point shot for his first goal of the tournament. The lead was short-lived, however, as Vanhanen answered just 28 seconds later, burying a rebound in front after DuPont’s initial shot had been stopped. The Rangers retook the lead at 13:15 when O’Reilly’s backhand pass from the wall sent Edwards in alone, and he made no mistake to put Kitchener ahead 2-1. Woolley extended the lead to 3-1 at 15:26 of the second period, taking Haeden Ellis’ pass off his skate before picking his spot top shelf from the low slot for his second goal of the Memorial Cup. Kitchener needed just 26 seconds in the third period to make it 4-1, as Pridham slid the puck five-hole on a 5-on-3 power play for his tournament-best fifth goal. Just 37 seconds later, the Rangers struck again on the power play. O’Reilly’s shot off a rebound slipped between Miller’s legs before hitting the right skate of Philadelphia Flyers prospect Luke Vlooswyk and rolling into the net to make it 5-1. The Silvertips responded at 2:59 when Seattle Kraken prospect Julius Miettinen found Bear backdoor for his fourth goal of the tournament, cutting the deficit to 5-2. Humphreys sealed the win with an empty-net goal with 1:37 remaining. The championship is the third in Kitchener’s history, following previous Memorial Cup titles in 1982 and 2003. It also marks the third straight year an OHL club has won the Memorial Cup, following Saginaw in 2024 and London in 2025. Kitchener has now reached the Memorial Cup championship game in all seven of its tournament appearances, the most by any CHL club since the event adopted its round-robin format in 1972. The Rangers have appeared in the final in 1981, 1982, 1984, 1990, 2003, 2008 and 2026. The victory also gave Kitchener 21 Memorial Cup tournament wins since 1972, moving the Rangers within one of Peterborough’s all-time mark of 22. For Everett, the loss closed a historic season that included 57 regular-season wins, a 16-2 run through the WHL Playoffs, the first Ed Chynoweth Cup title in franchise history, and the club’s first Memorial Cup appearance, first Memorial Cup win, first Memorial Cup shutout and first Memorial Cup Final berth. Despite falling to Kitchener in the championship game, the Silvertips’ consistency stretched across the entire 2025-26 campaign. Over 91 games between the regular season, playoffs and Memorial Cup, Everett did not lose back-to-back games all season long. Kitchener head coach Jussi Ahokas also made history as the first European head coach to guide a team to a Memorial Cup title. Ahokas had already become the first European-born head coach to win any of the CHL’s three Member League championship titles when he led Kitchener to the 2026 J. Ross Robertson Cup. Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy — Most Valuable Player Sam O’Reilly (Kitchener Rangers / OHL) Ed Chynoweth Trophy — Leading Scorer Jack Pridham (Kitchener Rangers / OHL) Hap Emms Memorial Trophy — Outstanding Goaltender Christian Kirsch (Kitchener Rangers / OHL) George Parsons Trophy — Sportsmanship Matias Vanhanen (Everett Silvertips / WHL) Memorial Cup All-Star Team Forward: Sam O’Reilly (Kitchener Rangers / OHL) Forward: Matias Vanhanen (Everett Silvertips / WHL) Forward: Jack Pridham (Kitchener Rangers / OHL) Defence: Cameron Reid (Kitchener Rangers / OHL) Defence: Landon DuPont (Everett Silvertips / WHL) Goaltender: Christian Kirsch (Kitchener Rangers / OHL) 2026 Memorial Cup Notes
  • Kitchener finished the tournament 4-0 and outscored opponents 20-6 across four games at the 2026 Memorial Cup.
  • The Rangers won the Memorial Cup after going 3-0 in the round robin, becoming the 10th team since 2000 to win the championship after a perfect round robin.
  • Kitchener and Everett both entered the Memorial Cup after going 16-2 during their respective league championship runs.
  • The two rosters included 17 NHL-drafted players, including a CHL-high 12 NHL-affiliated prospects on Kitchener’s roster.
  • Vanhanen finished with a point in all five of Everett’s Memorial Cup games and closed the tournament with eight points (4G-4A), the most among Silvertips players and the most by a Finnish player at the Memorial Cup since 1972.
  • Pridham scored in all four of Kitchener’s games and finished as the tournament’s leading goal scorer with five goals and leading scorer with nine points over four games.
  • Kirsch backstopped Kitchener to a perfect 4-0 record, allowed six goals over four starts and led all goaltenders with a 1.50 goals-against average and .952 save percentage.
  • O’Reilly finished one point shy of the tournament lead with eight points (3G-5A) and registered a game-high four points (1G-3A) in the championship game.
  • Landon DuPont became the first Exceptional Status defenceman to score at the Memorial Cup during Everett’s semi-final win over Chicoutimi.
2026 Memorial Cup Schedule May 22 – Game 1: Kitchener 5-0 Kelowna May 23 – Game 2: Everett 5-3 Chicoutimi May 24 – Game 3: Kelowna 2-3 (OT) Chicoutimi May 25 – Game 4: Everett 2-6 Kitchener May 26 – Game 5: Chicoutimi 2-3 Kitchener May 27 – Game 6: Kelowna 0-4 Everett May 29 – Semi-final: Chicoutimi 1-6 Everett May 31 – Final: Kitchener 6-2 Everett]]> Rangers win third Memorial Cup after victory against Silvertips https://chl.ca/article/rangers-win-third-memorial-cup-after-victory-against-silvertips Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:39:52 +0000 Matt Tidcombe https://chl.ca/article/rangers-win-third-memorial-cup-after-victory-against-silvertips 2026 Memorial Cup schedule: May 22 – Game 1: Kitchener 5-0 Kelowna May 23 – Game 2: Everett 5-3 Chicoutimi May 24 – Game 3: Kelowna 2-3 (OT) Chicoutimi May 25 – Game 4: Everett 2-6 Kitchener May 26 – Game 5: Chicoutimi 2-3 Kitchener May 27 – Game 6: Kelowna 0-4 Everett May 29 – Semi-final: Chicoutimi 1-6 Everett May 31 – Final: Kitchener 6-2 Everett]]> 2026 Memorial Cup preview – Silvertips vs. Rangers – May 31 https://chl.ca/article/2026-memorial-cup-preview-silvertips-vs-rangers-may-31 Sun, 31 May 2026 17:49:34 +0000 Matt Tidcombe https://chl.ca/article/2026-memorial-cup-preview-silvertips-vs-rangers-may-31
A win tonight would make Everett the first team since Saginaw in 2024 to win the Memorial Cup in its tournament debut and the fourth American team to lift the CHL's signature trophy.
"It's going to be hard," DuPont said. "Kitchener's a great team, they're fast, they're skilled, it's almost like a Game 7. Everything is on the line so we have to come ready and play a full 60." The 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota is scheduled for May 21-31 in Kelowna, B.C. Every game of the 2026 Memorial Cup will air in Canada on TSN and RDS, with live streaming available on TSN.ca, the TSN app, RDS.ca, and the RDS app. In the United States, fans can watch every game on NHL Network, while viewers outside Canada can stream the tournament live on Victory+. 2026 Memorial Cup schedule: May 22 – Game 1: Kitchener 5-0 Kelowna May 23 – Game 2: Everett 5-3 Chicoutimi May 24 – Game 3: Kelowna 2-3 (OT) Chicoutimi May 25 – Game 4: Everett 2-6 Kitchener May 26 – Game 5: Chicoutimi 2-3 Kitchener May 27 – Game 6: Kelowna 0-4 Everett May 29 – Semi-final: Chicoutimi 1-6 Everett May 31 – Final — 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT]]> Silvertips secure spot in 2026 Memorial Cup final after win over Sagueneens https://chl.ca/article/silvertips-secure-spot-in-2026-memorial-cup-final-after-win-over-sagueneens Sat, 30 May 2026 04:11:35 +0000 Matt Tidcombe https://chl.ca/article/silvertips-secure-spot-in-2026-memorial-cup-final-after-win-over-sagueneens Landon DuPont scored twice while Jaxsin Vaughan, Carter Bear (DET), Zackary Shantz and Julius Miettien (SEA) also found the back of the net. Between the pipes, Anders Miller made 25 saves. For Chicoutimi, Tomas Lavoie (UTA) had their lone goal while Lucas Beckman (OTT) stopped 22 shots. Raphael Precourt turned away eight shots over the final period. https://twitter.com/CHLHockey/status/2060548889317642256 The Silvertips jumped ahead 7:56 into the first as Lukas Kaplan capitalized on Lavoie’s turnover before he fed Vaughan who buried his first on a power play. However, Lavoie atoned himself quickly as levelled the score at 12:01 on a wrister from the right dot that bounced in and out so fast, the play wasn’t initially called dead. The Tips managed to take a lead into the break though courtesy of DuPont’s first of the night as he ripped home a wrister from the slot to make it 2-1 at 13:59. In the process, he became the first defenceman granted exceptional status to score at a Memorial Cup. The second frame saw the Silvertips take a stranglehold of the contest as they scored three times; Bear started the onslaught with his third as he converted on a partial break away at 5:39 before Shantz made it 4-1 at 12:35 as he buried a loose puck out front. DuPont’s second of the night came with 85 seconds left in the frame as powered home a one-time on a 4-on-3 advantage. Miettinen grabbed his first of the tournament just 45 seconds into the final period as he converted on the power play to finish off a slick passing play that also featured Rylan Gould and Matias Vanhanen. Everett will now face Kitchener – who haven’t played since Tuesday – in Sunday’s Memorial Cup final. Puck drop is 7pm ET / 4pm PT live on TSN, RDS, NHL Network and Victory+. 2026 Memorial Cup schedule: May 22 – Game 1: Kitchener 5-0 Kelowna May 23 – Game 2: Everett 5-3 Chicoutimi May 24 – Game 3: Kelowna 2-3 (OT) Chicoutimi May 25 – Game 4: Everett 2-6 Kitchener May 26 – Game 5: Chicoutimi 2-3 Kitchener May 27 – Game 6: Kelowna 0-4 Everett May 29 – Semi-final: Chicoutimi 1-6 Everett May 31 – Final: Kitchener vs. Everett — 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT]]> 2026 Memorial Cup preview – Sagueneens vs. Silvertips – May 29 https://chl.ca/article/2026-memorial-cup-preview-sagueneens-vs-silvertips-may-29 Fri, 29 May 2026 20:40:18 +0000 Matt Tidcombe https://chl.ca/article/2026-memorial-cup-preview-sagueneens-vs-silvertips-may-29 The 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota is scheduled for May 21-31 in Kelowna, B.C. Every game of the 2026 Memorial Cup will air in Canada on TSN and RDS, with live streaming available on TSN.ca, the TSN app, RDS.ca, and the RDS app. In the United States, fans can watch every game on NHL Network, while viewers outside Canada can stream the tournament live on Victory+. 2026 Memorial Cup schedule: May 22 – Game 1: Kitchener 5-0 Kelowna May 23 – Game 2: Everett 5-3 Chicoutimi May 24 – Game 3: Kelowna 2-3 (OT) Chicoutimi May 25 – Game 4: Everett 2-6 Kitchener May 26 – Game 5: Chicoutimi 2-3 Kitchener May 27 – Game 6: Kelowna 0-4 Everett May 29 – Semi-final: Chicoutimi vs. Everett — 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT May 31 – Final — 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT  ]]> Silvertips secure berth in semi-finals of 2026 Memorial Cup https://chl.ca/article/silvertips-secure-berth-in-semi-finals-of-2026-memorial-cup Thu, 28 May 2026 04:06:20 +0000 Matt Tidcombe https://chl.ca/article/silvertips-secure-berth-in-semi-finals-of-2026-memorial-cup Kayd Ruedig, Jaxon Pisani, Matias Vanhanen and Carter Bear (DET) scored for the Silvertips while Anders Miller turned away all 28 shots he faced. Kelowna’s Josh Banini made eight saves before he was replaced by Harrison Boettiger who stopped 22 of 23 shots. "Great performance by Anders and some key timely offence," said Everett head coach Steve Hamilton. "Overall, I'm really proud of our group." The Silvertips will now meet the Sagueneens – who they beat 6-2 earlier in the tournament - in Friday’s semi-final. "We didn't want to be in a position where we were leaving our fate going forward in someone else's hands," Hamilton said. https://twitter.com/CHLHockey/status/2059823041857847659 Ruedig opened the scoring 7:22 into the first frame as he threw the puck goalbound off the right side boards where it hit Kelowna d-man Rowan Guest in the left arm and found its way past Banini. The lead was doubled just 25 seconds later through Pisani who scored his first career goal on a shot from the point that beat Banini high. "It was pretty surreal and obviously very cool to do it at the biggest junior hockey tournament that there is," Pisani said. Vanhanen’s impressive tournament continued as in the middle frame he snagged his third of the tournament where he used his skating to create separation before firing a wrister home just 63 seconds in that ended Banini’s evening. Bear had Everett’s fourth with 6:53 to play as after his initial shot in the middle slot was saved he collected the rebound and spun and fire home his second of the tournament. Everett's star defenceman Landon DuPont (2027) was held out of the game after taking warmups. "He's a little nicked up," Hamilton said. "He wanted to give it a try, but he should be good going forward." The winner of Friday's semi-final will head to the final to face off against Kitchener Sunday. 2026 Memorial Cup schedule: May 22 – Game 1: Kitchener 5-0 Kelowna May 23 – Game 2: Everett 5-3 Chicoutimi May 24 – Game 3: Kelowna 2-3 (OT) Chicoutimi May 25 – Game 4: Everett 2-6 Kitchener May 26 – Game 5: Chicoutimi 2-3 Kitchener May 27 – Game 6: Kelowna 0-3 Everett May 29 – Semi-final — 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT May 31 – Final — 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT]]> More Than the Game: Hayden Paupanekis on the MyHockeyHero Podcast https://chl.ca/article/more-than-the-game-hayden-paupanekis-on-the-my-hockey-hero-podcast Wed, 27 May 2026 22:22:08 +0000 Matt Tidcombe https://chl.ca/article/more-than-the-game-hayden-paupanekis-on-the-my-hockey-hero-podcast As the CHL’s 50th anniversary season winds down, Kelowna Rockets (WHL) forward Hayden Paupanekis joined the MyHockeyHero podcast (available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music ) to speak with Dean Barnes about his unique path to the Western Hockey League (WHL). Paupanekis’s hockey journey has been shaped by discipline, identity, and an unwavering belief in himself, qualities that have helped him emerge as one of the Canadian Hockey League’s most exciting young prospects. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Hayden Paupanekis grew up surrounded by hockey. With roots in the Norway House Cree Nation through his father’s side of the family, the game became part of his life almost as soon as he could walk — even if his first steps on skates were anything but smooth. At five years old, Paupanekis first stepped onto the ice after his parents asked if he wanted to try hockey. Like many young Canadian kids, he needed one of the push supports to stay upright as he learned to skate, but from the beginning, something about the game captured his attention. “Ever since then, I kind of just been in love with the game,” he shared. Growing up in Winnipeg’s competitive hockey system, Paupanekis spent his entire minor hockey career playing in the city, steadily developing into one of Manitoba’s top young prospects. While many players experiment with different positions during their early years, Paupanekis always gravitated toward centre — a position he has played for nearly his entire life. As he progressed through the ranks, the support around him became a major part of his development. From his parents and coaches to teammates and community members, Paupanekis credits the people around him for helping shape both the player and person he has become. “I can’t really pick one singular person,” he explained. “It’d just be a group effort from everybody helping me get to the point where I am right now.” That support extended beyond the rink. Throughout his journey, members of the Norway House Cree Nation followed his progress closely, helping support fundraising efforts for tournaments, attending games, and continually encouraging him as his hockey career advanced. “Everybody’s contributed to support me and help me along the journey,” he said. “They’ve been a huge support.” Paupanekis’ emergence as a high-level prospect began to accelerate during his draft year while playing for the Winnipeg Wild Red. It was during that season that WHL scouts began taking serious notice of the towering forward, whose combination of size, puck protection, and physical play quickly drew attention from scouts across the league. Standing six-foot-five and over 200 pounds, Paupanekis already possessed a frame that naturally drew attention. But beyond the physical tools, it was his work ethic and confidence that allowed him to continue climbing. When the Spokane Chiefs selected him in the WHL Draft, it marked a major turning point for both him and his family. “That was a pretty big day for me and my family,” he recalled. “Once I found out my name was selected to Spokane, it was very exciting.” Soon after, Paupanekis left home to begin the next chapter of his hockey career — an adjustment that proved both exciting and difficult. Like many young players entering major junior hockey, moving away from home at such a young age brought new challenges. Living in a different city, adjusting to the demands of the WHL, and learning the realities of hockey as a business required a level of maturity that many teenagers are still developing. “You move away from home at such a young age and you’re not used to it,” Paupanekis said. “It gets pretty hard at times, but you kind of just push through it.” Despite the challenges, the experience helped accelerate his growth both on and off the ice. Entering WHL arenas packed with fans for the first time left a lasting impression, as did the realization that every game carried heightened expectations. “It’s kind of crazy that they’re paying to come watch you play hockey,” he said. Away from the rink, billet families became another important part of his transition into junior hockey. Providing support, structure, and a second home environment, they helped make the adjustment away from family easier during those early seasons. https://twitter.com/TheWHL/status/2043144157296988657?s=20 “They’re exactly like your parents, but not your parents,” Paupanekis explained. “They’re always there for you.” As his WHL career progressed, so did his understanding of what it takes to succeed at higher levels of hockey. The daily demands of training, preparation, and consistency quickly became central parts of his routine. “There’s no easy days or no days off in this business,” he said. That mentality carried into his offseason training, where Paupanekis focused heavily on improving his skating and speed — areas he views as critical to maximizing his potential at the professional level. “You want to be faster, you want to be stronger,” he explained. “Whatever your goal is, you’ve got to work as hard as you can to achieve those things.” Throughout his development, Paupanekis also looked up to Indigenous players who paved the way before him. Among the players who inspired him most growing up were former NHL forward Jordan Tootoo and WHL alumnus Michael Ferland, both of whom showed him what was possible for Indigenous players pursuing professional hockey careers. “Those guys kind of were my role models growing up,” he shared. That inspiration has now come full circle. As one of the top Indigenous prospects in junior hockey, Paupanekis understands the importance of representation and the impact his journey can have on younger players following similar paths. “That’s kind of what I want to be,” he said of becoming a role model. “It pushes me to go harder, so I don’t let anyone down.” His hockey journey reached another major milestone in 2025 when the Montreal Canadiens selected him in the third round, 69th overall, at the NHL Draft. Watching from home surrounded by family, Paupanekis described the moment as surreal. “My mom was crying,” he recalled. “Everybody was just super happy for me.” Leading up to the draft, Paupanekis participated in the NHL Combine in Buffalo, where he competed alongside many of hockey’s top prospects. The experience gave him an opportunity not only to showcase his physical abilities, but also to learn from the players around him as he prepared for the next stage of his career. https://twitter.com/TheWHL/status/2039539755889959301?s=20 Now in his fourth WHL season, Paupanekis is continuing his development with the Kelowna Rockets after being acquired from Spokane in a major trade. While leaving Spokane marked the end of an important chapter, he views both organizations as key parts of his growth. “Spokane was a really good time for me,” he said. “They helped me get to where I am right now.” In Kelowna, the opportunity carries added significance. As hosts of the 2026 Memorial Cup, the Rockets are preparing for one of the biggest events in Canadian junior hockey — an experience Paupanekis is eager to embrace. “We’re just super excited to get this Memorial Cup going and hopefully win it for Kelowna,” he said. On the ice, Paupanekis’ game continues to evolve around the strengths that first made him stand out: size, puck protection, and physical play along the boards. He takes pride in winning battles in the corners and using his frame effectively, skills he believes will be essential as he continues working toward the NHL. “Handling pucks and protecting pucks is going to be a huge thing for me going into the future,” he explained. But beyond the physical tools, it is his mindset that continues to define his path forward. For Paupanekis, success is built on consistency, effort, and continual growth — values he now hopes younger players can learn from as they pursue their own dreams. “Whatever you put your mind to in life, you just have to work your hardest,” he said. “And have a growth mindset.” https://twitter.com/TheWHL/status/1978673298683687024 It is a philosophy that has carried Hayden Paupanekis from the outdoor rinks of Winnipeg to the NHL Draft stage — and one that continues to drive him toward the next chapter of his hockey journey. As part of the CHL’s continued efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in the sport of hockey, the CHL and its Member Leagues (WHL, OHL, and QMJHL) continue working alongside Dean Barnes and his My Hockey Hero podcast to share the stories of Indigenous and racialized players while highlighting the impact that people of colour continue to make at every level of the game. To view clips from various episodes and guests on the My Hockey Hero podcast, follow the show on Instagram at @myhockeyhero_. To see some of the unique hockey cards from Barnes’ extensive collection, follow @diversityhcokeycards . You can also visit My Hockey Hero.com  for more information on Dean Barnes, the podcast, and more.]]> 2026 Memorial Cup preview – Rockets vs. Silvertips – May 27 https://chl.ca/article/2026-memorial-cup-preview-rockets-vs-silvertips-may-27 Wed, 27 May 2026 20:45:51 +0000 Matt Tidcombe https://chl.ca/article/2026-memorial-cup-preview-rockets-vs-silvertips-may-27 The 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota is scheduled for May 21-31 in Kelowna, B.C. Every game of the 2026 Memorial Cup will air in Canada on TSN and RDS, with live streaming available on TSN.ca, the TSN app, RDS.ca, and the RDS app. In the United States, fans can watch every game on NHL Network, while viewers outside Canada can stream the tournament live on Victory+. 2026 Memorial Cup schedule: May 22 – Game 1: Kitchener 5-0 Kelowna May 23 – Game 2: Everett 5-3 Chicoutimi May 24 – Game 3: Kelowna 2-3 (OT) Chicoutimi May 25 – Game 4: Everett 2-6 Kitchener May 26 – Game 5: Chicoutimi 2-3 Kitchener May 27 – Game 6: Kelowna vs. Everett — 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT May 28 – Tie-breaker (if necessary) — 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT May 29 – Semi-final — 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT May 31 – Final — 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT]]> 2026 Memorial Cup disciplinary action announced by CHL https://chl.ca/article/2026-memorial-cup-disciplinary-action-announced-by-chl Wed, 27 May 2026 18:05:46 +0000 Matt Tidcombe https://chl.ca/article/2026-memorial-cup-disciplinary-action-announced-by-chl Rangers advance to Memorial Cup final after win over Sagueneens https://chl.ca/article/rangers-advance-to-memorial-cup-final-after-win-over-sagueneens Wed, 27 May 2026 04:14:36 +0000 Matt Tidcombe https://chl.ca/article/rangers-advance-to-memorial-cup-final-after-win-over-sagueneens Luca Romano (NYI), Sam O’Reilly (TB) and Jack Pridham (CHI) scored for the Rangers while Christian Kirsch (SJ) stopped 26 shots. For Chicoutimi, Emile Ricard and Mavrick Lachance had goals as Lucas Beckman (OTT) made 16 saves. With the victory, the Rangers will head to the Memorial Cup final for a CHL record seventh time where they will look to win their third national title (1982/2003). "It's special," said Dylan Edwards. "Talking to some of the older guys, what a treat this is for our last game in this league to be playing for a Memorial Cup, it's pretty special. We want to go home with it and and a pretty incredible experience and opportunity for us as a group." https://twitter.com/CHLHockey/status/2059473573505593574 After a goalless first it was the Rangers who would strike first as off of a Chicoutimi turnover, Romano kept the puck on an odd-man rush and beat Beckman high blocker at 1:38. The lead was doubled 2:19 later through O’Reilly’s second of the event as he buried a rebound after Pridham had initially been stopped. "I've been extremely fortunate to be on the teams I've been on," O'Reilly said. "The teammates I've played with and the coaches I've had, I'm extremely lucky and something I don't take for granted." The Sagueneens got back into the game through Ricard’s first of the tournament at 8:38 as he completed a lovely passing sequence that also featured Christophe Berthelot and Nathan Lecompte. But Pridham pushed Kitchener’s lead back to two goals only 21 seconds into the third period as his seeing-eye shot from the blue found its way in for his fourth goal of the tournament. Lachance cut the deficit to 3-2 with 3:54 left in regulation as he buried Emmanuel Vermette's pass back door but the Sags couldn't generate much in the closing moments to force overtime as they conclude the round-robin with a 1-2-0 record. "It wasn't pretty tonight but we got the job done," said Kitchener head coach Jussi Ahokas. The round-robin concludes Wednesday when Everett faces Kelowna. A win for the Silvertips will see them advance to Friday's semi-final where they would face Chicoutimi. For Kelowna, they simply have to win to keep their tournament alive and force a tie-breaker Thursday. 2026 Memorial Cup schedule: May 22 – Game 1: Kitchener 5-0 Kelowna May 23 – Game 2: Everett 5-3 Chicoutimi May 24 – Game 3: Kelowna 2-3 (OT) Chicoutimi May 25 – Game 4: Everett 2-6 Kitchener May 26 – Game 5: Chicoutimi 2-3 Kitchener May 27 – Game 6: Kelowna vs. Everett — 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT May 28 – Tie-breaker (if necessary) — 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT May 29 – Semi-final — 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT May 31 – Final — 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT]]>