1997 Memorial Cup
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The 1997 Memorial Cup
occurred May 10-18 at the Robert Guertin Arena in Hull, Quebec
. Participating teams were the host Hull Olympiques, who were also the champions of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
, as well as the QMJHL runner-up Chicoutimi Saguenéens
, and the winners of the Ontario Hockey League
and Western Hockey League
, which were the Oshawa Generals
and the Lethbridge Hurricanes
. The round-robin portion of the tournament also featured one of the greatest games in Memorial Cup history, in which Lethbridge trailed Hull 6-1 to start the third period of their game and stormed back to win 7-6 in overtime. The Olympiques won their first Memorial Cup, over Lethbridge.
Semi-final
Final
, Martin Biron
, Keven Brochu, Christian Bronsard
, Alexandre Couture, Jonathan Delisle
, Matthieu Descoteaux
, Christian Dube
, Martin Ethier, Eric Hunter, Martin Johnston, Mario Larocque
, Ryan Lauzon, Steven Low, Donald MacLean, Martin Menard, Eric Naud, Francis Nault, Pavel Rosa
, Jaret Sledz, Colin White, Peter Worrell
. Coach: Claude Julien
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 10-18 at the Robert Guertin Arena in Hull, Quebec
Hull, Quebec
Hull is the central and oldest part of the city of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. It is located on the west bank of the Gatineau River and the north shore of the Ottawa River, directly opposite Ottawa. As part of the Canadian National Capital Region, it contains offices for twenty thousand...
. Participating teams were the host Hull Olympiques, who were also the champions 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...
, as well as the QMJHL runner-up Chicoutimi Saguenéens
Chicoutimi Saguenéens
The Chicoutimi Saguenéens are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Chicoutimi, Quebec . The team plays its home games at the Centre Georges-Vézina.-History:...
, and the winners of 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....
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 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...
and the Lethbridge Hurricanes
Lethbridge Hurricanes
The Lethbridge Hurricanes are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Conference of the Western Hockey League in Lethbridge, Alberta. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centre.-History:...
. The round-robin portion of the tournament also featured one of the greatest games in Memorial Cup history, in which Lethbridge trailed Hull 6-1 to start the third period of their game and stormed back to win 7-6 in overtime. The Olympiques won their first Memorial Cup, over Lethbridge.
Round-robin standings
| GP | W | L | GF | GA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull Olympiques (QMJHL and host) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 12 |
| Lethbridge Hurricanes Lethbridge Hurricanes The Lethbridge Hurricanes are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Conference of the Western Hockey League in Lethbridge, Alberta. They play their home games at the ENMAX 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... ) |
3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 |
| 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 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 12 |
| Chicoutimi Saguenéens Chicoutimi Saguenéens The Chicoutimi Saguenéens are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Chicoutimi, Quebec . The team plays its home games at the Centre Georges-Vézina.-History:... (QMJHL rep.) |
3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 17 |
Scores
Round-robin- May 10 Oshawa 5, Chicoutimi 3
- May 11 Lethbridge 4, Chicoutimi 2
- May 11 Hull 8, Oshawa 0
- May 13 Lethbridge 7, Hull 6 OT
- May 14 Oshawa 2, Lethbridge 1
- May 15 Hull 8, Chicoutimi 5
Semi-final
- May 17 Lethbridge 5, Oshawa 4 OT
Final
- May 18 Hull 5, Lethbridge 1
Winning roster
Alexandre Audet, Francis BelangerFrancis Belanger
Francis Bélanger is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played 10 games in the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens during the 2000–01 season....
, Martin Biron
Martin Biron
Martin Gaston Biron is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He has also played professionally for the Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers, and New York Islanders...
, Keven Brochu, Christian Bronsard
Christian Bronsard
Christian Bronsard is a German-born Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. Bronsard played the 1997–98 season with the Canada men's national ice hockey team....
, Alexandre Couture, Jonathan Delisle
Jonathan Delisle
Jonathan Delisle was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger. He was drafted in the fourth round, 86th overall, of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens. He played just one game in the National Hockey League, with the Canadiens during the 1998–99 season, going scoreless. He...
, Matthieu Descoteaux
Matthieu Descoteaux
Matthieu Descoteaux is a professional ice hockey defenceman. Selected in the first round of the 1996 NHL Entry Draft, 19th overall, by the Edmonton Oilers, Descoteaux played only five games at the NHL level, all with the Montreal Canadiens, and is widely viewed as a terrible first-round...
, Christian Dube
Christian Dubé
Christian Dubé is a Canadian professional right winger currently playing for HC Fribourg-Gottéron in National League A.Dubé is the son of former pro hockey player Norm Dubé. He spent many years growing up in Switzerland, while his father was playing there. He returned to Canada as a teenager, and...
, Martin Ethier, Eric Hunter, Martin Johnston, Mario Larocque
Mario Larocque
Mario Larocque is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Evansville IceMen in the Central Hockey League .- Hockey career :...
, Ryan Lauzon, Steven Low, Donald MacLean, Martin Menard, Eric Naud, Francis Nault, Pavel Rosa
Pavel Rosa
Pavel Rosa is a Czech professional ice hockey forward who plays for Oulun Kärpät.- Career :Selected by Kings in the second round 1995 NHL Entry Draft, Rosa has played 36 games for the Kings since the 1998–99 season...
, Jaret Sledz, Colin White, Peter Worrell
Peter Worrell
Peter Worrell , is a retired professional ice hockey player. Worrell played seven seasons in the National Hockey League for the Florida Panthers and the Colorado Avalanche. During that time he was considered one of the most feared enforcers in the game.-Junior career:Worrell was a member of the...
. Coach: Claude Julien
Claude Julien (ice hockey)
Claude Julien is Canadian professional ice hockey head coach of the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League . He previously served as the head coach for the Montreal Canadiens and the New Jersey Devils...
Scoring leaders
- Christian DubeChristian DubéChristian Dubé is a Canadian professional right winger currently playing for HC Fribourg-Gottéron in National League A.Dubé is the son of former pro hockey player Norm Dubé. He spent many years growing up in Switzerland, while his father was playing there. He returned to Canada as a teenager, and...
, Hull 6-4-10 - Donald MacLean, Hull 2-6-8
- Pavel RosaPavel RosaPavel Rosa is a Czech professional ice hockey forward who plays for Oulun Kärpät.- Career :Selected by Kings in the second round 1995 NHL Entry Draft, Rosa has played 36 games for the Kings since the 1998–99 season...
, Hull 3-4-7 - Martin Menard, Hull 5-1-6
- Frederic Bouchard, Chic 2-4-6
- David Gosselin, Chic 3-2-5
- Denis HamelDenis HamelDenis Jean Hamel is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who is currently playing for the Adirondack Phantoms of the American Hockey League . A former star in junior, Hamel has not been able to translate his scoring success in junior to the National Hockey League , although he has had...
, Chic 2-3-5 - Mike Josephson, Leth 2-3-5
- Marc SavardMarc SavardMarc Savard is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently under contract to the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League , but who has not played since late in the season because of post-concussion syndrome...
, Osh 0-5-5 - Jonathan DelisleJonathan DelisleJonathan Delisle was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger. He was drafted in the fourth round, 86th overall, of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens. He played just one game in the National Hockey League, with the Canadiens during the 1998–99 season, going scoreless. He...
, Hull 0-5-5 - Byron RitchieByron RitchieByron Ritchie is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward playing for Modo Hockey of the Swedish Elitserien.-Playing career:...
, Leth 2-2-4
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): Christian DubeChristian DubéChristian Dubé is a Canadian professional right winger currently playing for HC Fribourg-Gottéron in National League A.Dubé is the son of former pro hockey player Norm Dubé. He spent many years growing up in Switzerland, while his father was playing there. He returned to Canada as a teenager, and...
, Hull - 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): Radislav Suchy, Chicoutimi - 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): Christian BronsardChristian BronsardChristian Bronsard is a German-born Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. Bronsard played the 1997–98 season with the Canada men's national ice hockey team....
, Hull - Ed Chynoweth TrophyEd Chynoweth TrophyThe Ed Chynoweth Trophy is awarded to the leading scorer at the Memorial Cup tournament. It was first awarded in 1996. In the case of a tie in points, the award is given to the player with the fewest games played. If they have played the same number of games, the award goes to the player with the...
(Top Scorer): Christian DubeChristian DubéChristian Dubé is a Canadian professional right winger currently playing for HC Fribourg-Gottéron in National League A.Dubé is the son of former pro hockey player Norm Dubé. He spent many years growing up in Switzerland, while his father was playing there. He returned to Canada as a teenager, and...
, Hull
All-star team
- Goal: Christian Bronsard, Hull
- Defence: Chris PhillipsChris PhillipsChris Phillips is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League . He has been a member of the Ottawa Senators for his entire career, which began with the 1997–98 season. He also serves as their alternate captain and is regarded...
, Lethbridge; Jan SnopekJan SnopekJan Snopek is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman. He was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the 5th round of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft....
, Oshawa - Forward: Christian Dube, Hull; Martin Menard, Hull; Byron Ritchie, Lethbridge