1987 Memorial Cup
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The 1987 Memorial Cup
occurred May 9-May 15 at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium
in Oshawa, Ontario
. Oshawa earned the right to host by winning a "Super Series" between themselves and the champions of the Emms Division, the North Bay Centennials
. Given that Oshawa defeated North Bay in the OHL finals as well, only three teams participated that year. Participating teams were the Ontario Hockey League
champion and host Oshawa Generals
, as well as the winners of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
and Western Hockey League
which were the Longueuil Chevaliers
and Medicine Hat Tigers
. Medicine Hat won their first Memorial Cup, defeating Oshawa in the final game.
Semi-final
Final
, Rob DiMaio
, Rocky Dundas
, Mark Fitzpatrick
, Kelly Hitchins, Jamie Huscroft
, Wayne Hynes
, Kevin Knopp, Mark Kuntz, Dale Kushner
, Kirby Lindal, Trevor Linden
, Mike MacWilliam
, Wayne McBean
, Scott McCrady, Mark Pederson
, Guy Phillips, Jeff Wenaas, Keith Van Rooyen, Rod Williams. Coach: Bryan Maxwell
All-star team
Memorial Cup
The Memorial Cup is a junior ice hockey club championship trophy awarded annually to the Canadian Hockey League champion. It is awarded following a four-team, round robin tournament between a host team and the champions of the CHL's three member leagues: the Ontario Hockey League , Quebec Major...
occurred May 9-May 15 at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium
Oshawa Civic Auditorium
The Oshawa Civic Auditorium was a 3,625–seat multi-purpose arena in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The recreational complex was financed by donations from the community, including United Auto Workers members. It opened in 1964, and was home to the Oshawa Generals ice hockey team of the Ontario Hockey...
in Oshawa, Ontario
Oshawa, Ontario
Oshawa is a city in Ontario, Canada, on the Lake Ontario shoreline. It lies in Southern Ontario approximately 60 kilometres east of downtown Toronto. It is commonly viewed as the eastern anchor of both the Greater Toronto Area and the Golden Horseshoe. It is now commonly referred to as the most...
. Oshawa earned the right to host by winning a "Super Series" between themselves and the champions of the Emms Division, the North Bay Centennials
North Bay Centennials
The North Bay Centennials were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League, who played from 1982–2002. The team was based in North Bay, Ontario.-History:...
. Given that Oshawa defeated North Bay in the OHL finals as well, only three teams participated that year. Participating teams were the Ontario Hockey League
Ontario Hockey League
The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada....
champion and host Oshawa Generals
Oshawa Generals
The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They are based in Oshawa, Ontario. The team is named for General Motors, an early sponsor which has its Canadian headquarters in Oshawa. The Generals are one of the most successful franchises in Canadian Hockey League...
, as well as the winners of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League...
and Western Hockey League
Western Hockey League
The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada...
which were the Longueuil Chevaliers
Longueuil Chevaliers
The Longueuil Chevaliers were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, playing in Longueuil, Quebec at Colisée Jean Béliveau. They were founded in 1982 and set a Canadian Hockey League record for the most successful season ever by an expansion franchise, going 37-29-4...
and Medicine Hat Tigers
Medicine Hat Tigers
The Medicine Hat Tigers are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League who play out of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Established in 1970, the team has won two national Memorial Cups, five WHL League Championships and seven Division Titles. The Tigers play at the Medicine Hat Arena....
. Medicine Hat won their first Memorial Cup, defeating Oshawa in the final game.
Round-robin standings
| GP | W | L | GF | GA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshawa Generals Oshawa Generals The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They are based in Oshawa, Ontario. The team is named for General Motors, an early sponsor which has its Canadian headquarters in Oshawa. The Generals are one of the most successful franchises in Canadian Hockey League... (OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 8 |
| Medicine Hat Tigers Medicine Hat Tigers The Medicine Hat Tigers are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League who play out of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Established in 1970, the team has won two national Memorial Cups, five WHL League Championships and seven Division Titles. The Tigers play at the Medicine Hat Arena.... (WHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Longueuil Chevaliers Longueuil Chevaliers The Longueuil Chevaliers were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, playing in Longueuil, Quebec at Colisée Jean Béliveau. They were founded in 1982 and set a Canadian Hockey League record for the most successful season ever by an expansion franchise, going 37-29-4... (QMJHL Quebec Major Junior Hockey League The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League... ) |
3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 |
Scores
Round-robin- May 9 Oshawa 3-2 Longueuil
- May 10 Oshawa 5-3 Medicine Hat
- May 11 Medicine Hat 4-2 Longueuil
- May 12 Oshawa 6-3 Longueuil
Semi-final
- May 13 Medicine Hat 6-0 Longueuil
- May 14 Medicine Hat 3-1 Longueuil
Final
- May 15 Medicine Hat 6-2 Oshawa
Winning roster
Ron Bonora, Neil Brady, Dean ChynowethDean Chynoweth
Dean Chynoweth is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League for the New York Islanders and the Boston Bruins. Drafted 13th overall by the Islanders in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, Chynoweth played 241 regular season games in 10 NHL seasons, scoring 4 goals and...
, Rob DiMaio
Rob DiMaio
Robert DiMaio is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in 894 National Hockey League games with the New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Dallas Stars. He is currently a scout with the St...
, Rocky Dundas
Rocky Dundas
Rocky Dundas is a retired Canadian ice hockey right winger. He played in the NHL for the Toronto Maple Leafs.- Hockey career :...
, Mark Fitzpatrick
Mark Fitzpatrick
Mark Fitzpatrick is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He moved to Kitimat, British Columbia, where he started minor hockey, when he was ten years old...
, Kelly Hitchins, Jamie Huscroft
Jamie Huscroft
Jamie Huscroft is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman who spent parts of ten seasons in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, Wayne Hynes
Wayne Hynes
Wayne Hynes is a Canadian-born German former professional ice hockey player. Hynes competed at the 2001 and 2002 IIHF World Championships as a member of the Germany men's national ice hockey team...
, Kevin Knopp, Mark Kuntz, Dale Kushner
Dale Kushner
Dale T. Kushner is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League with the New York Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers.-External links:...
, Kirby Lindal, Trevor Linden
Trevor Linden
Trevor John Linden, C.M., O.B.C. is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played centre and right wing with four different teams: the Vancouver Canucks , New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, and Washington Capitals...
, Mike MacWilliam
Mike MacWilliam
Mike MacWilliam is a former professional ice hockey player who played 6 games in the National Hockey League with the New York Islanders in the 1995–96 season.-External links:...
, Wayne McBean
Wayne McBean
Wayne McBean is a retired ice hockey defenceman. McBean played professionally in the National Hockey League with the Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders, and Winnipeg Jets.- Playing career :...
, Scott McCrady, Mark Pederson
Mark Pederson
Mark Pederson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played five seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, San Jose Sharks and Detroit Red Wings from 1989–90 until 1993–94. He was the head coach of the Tilburg Trappers of the...
, Guy Phillips, Jeff Wenaas, Keith Van Rooyen, Rod Williams. Coach: Bryan Maxwell
Bryan Maxwell
Bryan Clifford Maxwell is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 331 games in the National Hockey League and 124 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Cleveland Crusaders, Cincinnati Stingers, New England Whalers, Minnesota North Stars, St...
Award winners
- Stafford Smythe Memorial TrophyStafford Smythe Memorial TrophyThe Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy is a Canadian Hockey League trophy, awarded to the most valuable player in the annual Memorial Cup Tournament...
(MVP): Wayne McBeanWayne McBeanWayne McBean is a retired ice hockey defenceman. McBean played professionally in the National Hockey League with the Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders, and Winnipeg Jets.- Playing career :...
, Medicine Hat - George Parsons TrophyGeorge Parsons TrophyThe George Parsons Trophy is awarded annually to the player judged to be the most sportsmanlike at the Memorial Cup ice hockey tournament. It was first awarded in 1973. The trophy is named for George Parsons, a former OHA and NHL player whose career was ended prematurely in 1939 by an eye...
(Sportsmanship): Scott McCroryScott McCroryScott McCrory is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger. He was selected by the Washington Capitals in the 12th round of the 1986 NHL Entry Draft.-Awards and honours:...
, Oshawa - Hap Emms Memorial TrophyHap Emms Memorial TrophyThe Hap Emms Memorial Trophy is awarded to the outstanding goaltender at the Memorial Cup of the Canadian Hockey League.The award is named after Leighton "Hap" Emms, who led four teams to championship victories at the Memorial Cup in the 1950s and 1960s....
(Goaltender): Mark FitzpatrickMark FitzpatrickMark Fitzpatrick is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He moved to Kitimat, British Columbia, where he started minor hockey, when he was ten years old...
, Medicine Hat
All-star team
- Goal: Mark FitzpatrickMark FitzpatrickMark Fitzpatrick is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He moved to Kitimat, British Columbia, where he started minor hockey, when he was ten years old...
, Medicine Hat - Defence: Wayne McBeanWayne McBeanWayne McBean is a retired ice hockey defenceman. McBean played professionally in the National Hockey League with the Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders, and Winnipeg Jets.- Playing career :...
, Medicine Hat; Gordon Murphy, Oshawa - Centre: Jeff Wenaas, Medicine Hat
- Left wing: Dale KushnerDale KushnerDale T. Kushner is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League with the New York Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers.-External links:...
, Medicine Hat - Right wing: Guy Phillips, Medicine Hat