1995 Memorial Cup
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The 1995 Memorial Cup
occurred May 13-May 21 at the Riverside Coliseum in Kamloops, British Columbia
. Participating teams were the host Kamloops Blazers
, who were also the champions of the Western Hockey League
, as well as the WHL runner-up Brandon Wheat Kings
, and the winners of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
and Ontario Hockey League
, which were the Hull Olympiques and the Detroit Jr. Red Wings
. Kamloops won their second straight Memorial Cup, over Detroit.
Semi-final
Final
, Rod Branch, Ashley Buckberger, Shane Doan
, Hnat Domenichelli
, Greg Hart, Ryan Huska
, Jason Holland
, Jarome Iginla
, Aaron Keller
, Donnie Kinney, Brad Lukowich
, Bob Maudie, Keith McCambridge, Shawn McNeil
, Tyson Nash
, Jeff Oldenborger, Randy Petruk, Jason Strudwick
, Darcy Tucker
, Ivan Vologjaninov, Bob Westerby
. Coach: Don Hay
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 13-May 21 at the Riverside Coliseum in Kamloops, British Columbia
Kamloops, British Columbia
Kamloops is a city in south central British Columbia, at the confluence of the two branches of the Thompson River and near Kamloops Lake. It is the largest community in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and the location of the regional district's offices. The surrounding region is more commonly...
. Participating teams were the host Kamloops Blazers
Kamloops Blazers
The Kamloops Blazers are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League based out of Kamloops, British Columbia. They play their home games at Interior Savings Centre.-History:...
, who were also the champions of the 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...
, as well as the WHL runner-up Brandon Wheat Kings
Brandon Wheat Kings
The Brandon Wheat Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Brandon, Manitoba. They compete in the Western Hockey League, and joined the league in the 1967–68 season. Prior to that they played in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and were known as the Brandon Elks for a short time in the...
, and 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 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....
, which were the Hull Olympiques and the Detroit Jr. Red Wings
Detroit Jr. Red Wings
This article is about the Junior Red Wings team in the Ontario Hockey League. For the team in the Southern Ontario Junior A Hockey League from the 1970s, see Detroit Jr. Red Wings .----...
. Kamloops won their second straight Memorial Cup, over Detroit.
Round-robin standings
| GP | W | L | GF | GA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamloops Blazers Kamloops Blazers The Kamloops Blazers are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League based out of Kamloops, British Columbia. They play their home games at Interior Savings Centre.-History:... (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... and host) |
3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 10 |
| Detroit Junior Red Wings (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 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 10 |
| Brandon Wheat Kings Brandon Wheat Kings The Brandon Wheat Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Brandon, Manitoba. They compete in the Western Hockey League, and joined the league in the 1967–68 season. Prior to that they played in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and were known as the Brandon Elks for a short time in the... (WHL rep) |
3 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 12 |
| Hull Olympiques (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 | 5 | 18 |
Scores
Round-robin- May 13 Brandon 9-2 Hull
- May 14 Detroit 4-3 Brandon
- May 14 Kamloops 4-1 Hull
- May 16 Kamloops 5-4 Detroit
- May 17 Detroit 5-2 Hull
- May 18 Kamloops 6-4 Brandon
Semi-final
- May 20 Detroit 2-1 Brandon
Final
- May 21 Kamloops 8-2 Detroit
Winning roster
Jeff Ainsworth, Jeff Antonovich, Nolan BaumgartnerNolan Baumgartner
Nolan Baumgartner is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays within the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
, Rod Branch, Ashley Buckberger, Shane Doan
Shane Doan
Shane Albert Doan is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward and captain of the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . Doan is the longest tenured player on the club, having played all fourteen of his NHL seasons with the original Winnipeg Jets/Phoenix Coyotes franchise...
, Hnat Domenichelli
Hnat Domenichelli
Hnat A. Domenichelli is a Canadian-Swiss professional ice hockey player currently playing for HC Lugano of the Swiss National League A. He was drafted by the Hartford Whalers in the fourth round, 83rd overall, of the 1994 NHL Entry Draft...
, Greg Hart, Ryan Huska
Ryan Huska
Ryan Huska is a former NHL player. In 1997–98, he played his only NHL game with the Chicago Blackhawks....
, Jason Holland
Jason Holland
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, Jarome Iginla
Jarome Iginla
Jarome Arthur-Leigh Adekunle Tig Junior Elvis Iginla is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League . A six-time NHL All-Star, he is the Flames' all-time leader in goals, points, and games played, and is second in assists to Al MacInnis...
, Aaron Keller
Aaron Keller
Aaron Keller , born March 1, 1975, is a Canadian born professional ice hockey Defenceman, currently playing for the Oji Eagles of the Asia League....
, Donnie Kinney, Brad Lukowich
Brad Lukowich
Brad Lukowich is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League. He has won the Stanley Cup once in his career, with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004. He was on the roster of the Dallas Stars when they won the cup in 1998–99 but did not...
, Bob Maudie, Keith McCambridge, Shawn McNeil
Shawn McNeil
Shawn McNeil is a professional ice hockey centre currently playing for EV Duisburg Die Füchse of the 2nd Bundesliga in Germany.-Playing career:...
, Tyson Nash
Tyson Nash
Tyson Scott Nash is a former ice hockey left winger. He announced his retirement on September 11, 2008. He last played for the Nippon Paper Cranes in Japan during the 2007–08 season....
, Jeff Oldenborger, Randy Petruk, Jason Strudwick
Jason Strudwick
Jason Wayne Strudwick is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently represents Södertälje SK in Swedish second tier league HockeyAllsvenskan. Prior to that, he most recently played for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League, and has also played for the New York...
, Darcy Tucker
Darcy Tucker
Darcy Tucker is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player, who played most of his National Hockey League career with the Toronto Maple Leafs. A sixth round draft choice, Tucker began his NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens...
, Ivan Vologjaninov, Bob Westerby
Bob Westerby
Bob Westerby is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger.Westerby played three seasons of major junior hockey in the Western Hockey League with the Kamloops Blazers...
. Coach: Don Hay
Don Hay
Don Hay is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and National Hockey League head coach. He is the current head coach of the Vancouver Giants of the WHL....
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): Shane DoanShane DoanShane Albert Doan is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward and captain of the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . Doan is the longest tenured player on the club, having played all fourteen of his NHL seasons with the original Winnipeg Jets/Phoenix Coyotes franchise...
, Kamloops - 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): Jarome IginlaJarome IginlaJarome Arthur-Leigh Adekunle Tig Junior Elvis Iginla is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League . A six-time NHL All-Star, he is the Flames' all-time leader in goals, points, and games played, and is second in assists to Al MacInnis...
, Kamloops - 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): Jason SaalJason SaalJason Saal is a retired professional ice hockey player, who last played with the Adirondack Frostbite in the UHL. He spent his entire career as a journeyman, playing in the OHL, ECHL, AHL and UHL...
, Detroit
All-star team
- Goal: Jason SaalJason SaalJason Saal is a retired professional ice hockey player, who last played with the Adirondack Frostbite in the UHL. He spent his entire career as a journeyman, playing in the OHL, ECHL, AHL and UHL...
, Detroit - Defence: Nolan BaumgartnerNolan BaumgartnerNolan Baumgartner is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays within the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
, Kamloops; Bryan McCabeBryan McCabeBryan McCabe is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is a free agent.McCabe moved to Calgary, Alberta at a young age and spent the majority of his minor hockey career playing in the Calgary area....
, Brandon - Centre: Darcy TuckerDarcy TuckerDarcy Tucker is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player, who played most of his National Hockey League career with the Toronto Maple Leafs. A sixth round draft choice, Tucker began his NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens...
, Kamloops - Left wing: Sean HaggertySean HaggertySean Haggerty is a former professional ice hockey left winger. He was drafted in the second round, 48th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft...
, Detroit - Right wing: Shane DoanShane DoanShane Albert Doan is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward and captain of the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . Doan is the longest tenured player on the club, having played all fourteen of his NHL seasons with the original Winnipeg Jets/Phoenix Coyotes franchise...
, Kamloops