2019 Mastercard Memorial Cup Announcement Thursday
2018-04-04
The Canadian Hockey League, on behalf of the 2019 Mastercard Memorial Cup Site Selection Committee will formally announce the winning host franchise for next season’s 101st edition of the league’s national championship.
The Halifax Mooseheads and Moncton Wildcats are the two franchises vying for the rights to host the prestigious event. Fans will be able to watch the announcement Thursday at 1pm Atlantic, live on the QMJHL Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/qmjhl/
The Memorial Cup has a rich tradition that has shaped the way junior hockey is played in North America. The trophy was originally known as the OHA Memorial Cup and was donated by the Ontario Hockey Association in March, 1919, in remembrance of the many soldiers who paid the supreme sacrifice for Canada in the First World War. In 2010 the Memorial Cup was rededicated to the memory of all fallen Canadian Military Personnel killed in combat serving our country.
The Regina Pats will host the 100th Mastercard Memorial Cup May 17-27, 2018, with all games to be broadcast live across Canada on Sportsnet and TVA Sports. For more information please visit www.mastercardmemorialcup.ca.