2019 Kia Memorial Cup Discussion.

[JMCx4]

... Realistically, I don't care who wins, I just care if the team who bids and doesn't make it wins the Memorial Cup anyway.

That's very pragmatic of you.

 

[Joe Hallenback]

Hoping PA wins it. Small town team, haven't had much success over the years. Hopefully they are not that injured but they have as strong a group coming out of the WHL in awhile. There team defense is excellent and they have a lot of size. Up front, Leason is big and dangerous everytime he is on the ice, Dante Hannoun has had a great playoffs and the big import from Belarus, Protas has had a real good playoffs and should go decently high in the draft. They have a trio of 2002s,Wiesblatt,Brooks and Guhle on defense who could all be 1st round picks in 2020. Ian Scott is probably the best goalie out of the WHL this year.

 

[cmcneil02]

Pretty neat two small Saskatchewan markets made it to Memorial Cup this year and last year. Can Friday come any faster? We're in for a good one! #GoMooseGo

Suzuki goes into the tournament with the most points for Guelph with 42.

Lavoie goes into the tournament with the most goals for Halifax with 20.

Scott goes into the tournament with the best goalie stats for Prince Albert with a 1.97 GAA & 0.925 SAV%

Dobson goes into the tournament with the most points for a defense-men for Rouyn Noranda with 29.

 

[JMCx4]

Pretty neat two small Saskatchewan markets made it to Memorial Cup this year and last year. ...

The WHL membership sorta stacks the odds toward small town participation, doesn't it? They do still have to play the games, though.

 

[WaW]

Cheering for our Northern mining town canine bros, the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies.

 

[bukwas]

Always cheer for the WHL rep but I can do so with greater than normal enthusiasm having P.A there.
They'll be a tough out with so many offensive weapons and quality and depth throughout the line-up. Short tourney though so getting hot at the right time is crucial.
Should be a gooder.

 

[bukwas]

OHL rep plays their 3 games in just 4 nights. It'll be the same thing for the WHL if they end up in a Thursday tiebreaker and 4 in 5 if they advanced from that game to the semi.

 

[PanniniClaus]

What are the chances of grabbing a couple of tickets for Sunday's match?.... Halifax/Guelph

 

[JMCx4]

What are the chances of grabbing a couple of tickets for Sunday's match?.... Halifax/Guelph

You read my mind - PM me @JMCx4.

 

[JMCx4]

Tournament team profiles from the Memorial Cup website ...

• Comeback Kids: Storm have been unbeatable when season on the line
• Ready and Able: With a year to prepare, Mooseheads look to win second crown

• Back to the Future: Raiders’ storybook season reminiscent of glory days
• Dogged Hockey: Huskies primed to go farther than they did 3 years ago

 

[bukwas]

It's time.

Go Raiders.

 

[Killahpunk]

Go Mooseheads!

 

[bukwas]

Wow, what a hit.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Yikes. That is a soft call.

 

[Apocalypse Dude]

Good first period. Moose better be careful though, that Leason line is scary.

 

[SympathyForTheDevils]

Great start for Halifax, particularly for the top 6. Groulx, Lavoie, Asselin looking good.

Not a great start for the Prince Albert powerplay. Felt like the Mooseheads got more opportunities than the Raiders when on the PK.

 

[cmcneil02]

I think the nerves started to build after Halifax scored the first one. The goals Halifax scored were minor mistakes on their part where one guy was left completely in the clear and they ended up scoring on it. I’m sure they’ll recognize this and bring a much better game against the Storm and Huskies but those teams have potential to be tougher so it’ll be interesting that’s for sure!

 

[canuck2010]

Maybe it's my age and stage in life however the honouring of a Canadian regiment with the sweater design etc. makes me so proud to be a Canadian, and so proud to honour all of the brave men who gave so much.

Yes it's just a hockey tournament but it is the "Memorial Cup" hockey tournament. Take some time to remember or a moment to read the associated history of those being honoured.

 

[aemoreira1981]

Who can tell me who actually delivered this hit here, and how Keith Getson ends up catching so much air?

 

[boredmale]

Why does the team who gets an automatic bye into the Memorial Cup seem to have the best schedule? You think in the sake of fairness they would give the teams that earned a shot into the Mem Cup a better schedule

 

[PanniniClaus]

Why does the team who gets an automatic bye into the Memorial Cup seem to have the best schedule? You think in the sake of fairness they would give the teams that earned a shot into the Mem Cup a better schedule

For all that goes into a team hosting the tourney I have no problem with them getting a good schedule. This is not new.

 

[boredmale]

For all that goes into a team hosting the tourney I have no problem with them getting a good schedule. This is not new.

Nothing cheapens the Memorial Cup more than when the host team wins it(unless the Host team actually won it's own League's title)

 

[Killahpunk]

The OHL champs are taking it to the QMJHL champs. 4-1 2nd period.

 

[Canadian Game]

Who can tell me who actually delivered this hit here, and how Keith Getson ends up catching so much air?

Max Martin. Listed at 6'0" and 178 lbs according to the WHL.

Definitely one of the biggest hits I've seen live in a junior hockey game.

 

[JMCx4]

The OHL champs are taking it to the QMJHL champs. 4-1 2nd period.

Make that 5-2 Guelph entering the 3rd.