1998 Memorial Cup
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The 1998 Memorial Cup
occurred May 9-17 at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
in Spokane, Washington
. Participating teams were the host Spokane Chiefs
and the winners of the Ontario Hockey League
, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
and Western Hockey League
which were the Guelph Storm
, Val-d'Or Foreurs
and Portland Winter Hawks
. The Winter Hawks won their second Memorial Cup in overtime, defeating the Storm.
The tournament set a new Memorial Cup attendance record. However, that record was broken the following year in Ottawa
.
Semi-final
Final
, Christian Bolding, Kyle Chant, Ken Davis
, Andrew Ference
, Kevin Haupt, Todd Hornung, Marian Hossa
, Mike Hurley, Chris Jacobson, Shon Jones-Parry, Ryan Kehrig, Gerry King, Jason LaBarbera
, Derek MacLean, Justin Morneau
, Brenden Morrow
, Mike Muzechka, Shane Palahicky, Andrej Podkonicky
, Todd Robinson, Blake Robson, Bobby Russell, Jerad Smith, Marty Standish, Joey Tetarenko
, Ryan Thrussell, Matt Walker. Coach: Brent Peterson
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 9-17 at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena a multi-purpose arena, located in Spokane, Washington, USA.It is home to the Spokane Chiefs, of the WHL and the Spokane Shock, of the AFL.-Construction:...
in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, Washington
Spokane is a city located in the Northwestern United States in the state of Washington. It is the largest city of Spokane County of which it is also the county seat, and the metropolitan center of the Inland Northwest region...
. Participating teams were the host Spokane Chiefs
Spokane Chiefs
The Spokane Chiefs are a major junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League based out of Spokane, Washington. The team plays its home games at the Spokane Arena. Their uniforms are similar to those of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens. Spokane consistently ranks in the top 10 in the...
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....
, 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 Guelph Storm
Guelph Storm
The Guelph Storm is a major junior ice hockey team based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. They have played in the OHL since the 1991–92 season. The team plays home games at the Sleeman Centre.-History:...
, Val-d'Or Foreurs
Val-d'Or Foreurs
The Val-d'Or Foreurs are a junior ice hockey team based in Val-d'Or, in the region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, Canada. The team was founded for the 1993–94 season of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, a member of the Canadian Hockey League. Former Quebec Nordiques and Trois-Rivières...
and Portland Winter Hawks
Portland Winter Hawks
The Portland Winterhawks are a major junior ice hockey team based in Portland, Oregon, playing in the Western Hockey League, a member league in the Canadian Hockey League. They play their home games at the Memorial Coliseum, though typically a few games each season are also played in the...
. The Winter Hawks won their second Memorial Cup in overtime, defeating the Storm.
The tournament set a new Memorial Cup attendance record. However, that record was broken the following year in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
.
Round-robin standings
| GP | W | L | GF | GA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Winter Hawks Portland Winter Hawks The Portland Winterhawks are a major junior ice hockey team based in Portland, Oregon, playing in the Western Hockey League, a member league in the Canadian Hockey League. They play their home games at the Memorial Coliseum, though typically a few games each season are also played in the... (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 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 8 |
| Guelph Storm Guelph Storm The Guelph Storm is a major junior ice hockey team based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. They have played in the OHL since the 1991–92 season. The team plays home games at the Sleeman Centre.-History:... (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 | 12 | 7 |
| Spokane Chiefs Spokane Chiefs The Spokane Chiefs are a major junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League based out of Spokane, Washington. The team plays its home games at the Spokane Arena. Their uniforms are similar to those of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens. Spokane consistently ranks in the top 10 in the... (host) |
3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 11 |
| Val-d'Or Foreurs Val-d'Or Foreurs The Val-d'Or Foreurs are a junior ice hockey team based in Val-d'Or, in the region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, Canada. The team was founded for the 1993–94 season of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, a member of the Canadian Hockey League. Former Quebec Nordiques and Trois-Rivières... (QMJHL) |
3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 19 |
Scores
Round-robin- May 9 Spokane 5, Val-d'Or 4
- May 10 Portland 6, Guelph 2
- May 11 Guelph 3, Spokane 1
- May 12 Portland 7, Val-d'Or 4
- May 13 Guelph 7, Val-d'Or 0
- May 14 Portland 4, Spokane 2
Semi-final
- May 16 Guelph 2, Spokane 1 (OT)
Final
- May 17 Portland 4, Guelph 3 (OT)
Winning roster
Brent BeleckiBrent Belecki
Brent Belecki is a former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the Western Hockey League, East Coast Hockey League, Central Hockey League, United Hockey League, and American Hockey League....
, Christian Bolding, Kyle Chant, Ken Davis
Ken Davis
Kenneth E. "Ken" Davis is a prominent lobbyist and Republican political figure in Pennsylvania. He is a long-term ally of controversial Republican National Committeeman Bob Asher, a mainstay in state-wide and Montgomery County Republican politics....
, Andrew Ference
Andrew Ference
Andrew James Stewart Ference is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League...
, Kevin Haupt, Todd Hornung, Marian Hossa
Marian Hossa
Marián Hossa is a Slovak professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League . Hossa was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft; after playing for the Senators, he played for the Atlanta Thrashers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and...
, Mike Hurley, Chris Jacobson, Shon Jones-Parry, Ryan Kehrig, Gerry King, Jason LaBarbera
Jason LaBarbera
Antonio Jason LaBarbera is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League...
, Derek MacLean, Justin Morneau
Justin Morneau
Justin Ernest George Morneau is a Canadian Major League Baseball first baseman for the Minnesota Twins. At 6 feet 4 inches and 225 lbs, Morneau was originally drafted as a catcher by the Twins in 1999. He converted to first base in the minor leagues and made his MLB debut in 2003...
, Brenden Morrow
Brenden Morrow
Brenden Morrow is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger and captain of the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League . Morrow played junior hockey in the Western Hockey League for the Portland Winter Hawks. During his junior career, he helped Portland win the Memorial Cup during the...
, Mike Muzechka, Shane Palahicky, Andrej Podkonicky
Andrej Podkonicky
Andrej Podkonický is a Slovak ice hockey player, currently playing for HC Bílí Tygři Liberec.Podkonický was drafteed 196th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft...
, Todd Robinson, Blake Robson, Bobby Russell, Jerad Smith, Marty Standish, Joey Tetarenko
Joey Tetarenko
Joseph Tetarenko is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.-Bio:Tetarenko was drafted by the Florida Panthers 82nd overall in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft...
, Ryan Thrussell, Matt Walker. Coach: Brent Peterson
Brent Peterson
Brent Ronald Peterson is a retired professional ice hockey player who spent 11 seasons in the National Hockey League with four clubs, primarily as a low-scoring checker with a reputation as a strong defensive forward...
Scoring leaders
- Andrej PodkonickyAndrej PodkonickyAndrej Podkonický is a Slovak ice hockey player, currently playing for HC Bílí Tygři Liberec.Podkonický was drafteed 196th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft...
, POR, (6g 4a) 10p - Marian HossaMarian HossaMarián Hossa is a Slovak professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League . Hossa was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft; after playing for the Senators, he played for the Atlanta Thrashers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and...
, POR, (4g 3a) 7p - Manny MalhotraManny MalhotraEmmanuel Noveen Malhotra is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League , serving as an alternate captain. During his NHL career he has additionally played for the Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue Jackets, San Jose Sharks and New...
, GUE, (1g 6a) 7p - Bobby Russell, POR, (4g 2a) 6p
- Mike Hurley, POR, (0g 6a) 6p
- Jean-Pierre DumontJean-Pierre DumontJean-Pierre "J. P." Dumont is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He currently plays for SC Bern in the National League A.-Amateur career:Dumont played four seasons for Val-d'Or Foreurs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
, VAL, (3g 2a) 5p - Todd Robinson, POR, (1g 4a) 5p
- Greg LeebGreg LeebGreg Leeb is a professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga . He played 2 games for the Dallas Stars in the 2000–01 season.-Playing career:...
, SPO, (3g 1a) 4p - Jason Jackman, GUE, (2g 2a) 4p
- Kent McDonnell, GUE, (2g 2a) 4p
- Ryan DavisRyan Davis (ice hockey)Ryan Davis is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger.-Playing career:Davis played major junior in the Ontario Hockey League for four seasons with the Owen Sound Platers and Guelph Storm, during which time, he was drafted in the sixth round, 142nd overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in...
, GUE, (2g 2a) 4p - Perry JohnsonPerry JohnsonPerry Johnson is a Canadian professional ice hockey defencemen. He has played for the Manchester Storm, Kansas City Blades and Rødovre Mighty Bulls professionally as well as several years in amateur hockey with the Canadian National Team and the University of Alberta.-Playing career:Raised in...
, SPO (1g 3a) 4p - Marian CisarMarian CisarMarián Cisár is an inactive Slovak professional ice hockey player. He last played for the Hannover Scorpions of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga...
, SPO (0g 4a) 4p - Kevin Haupt,POR,(0g 4a) 4p
Goaltending leaders
- Chris MaddenChris MaddenChris Madden is a retired professional American ice hockey goalie, currently playing for the American Hockey League's Bridgeport Sound Tigers. He was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes 97th overall in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft...
, GUE, 2.21 GAA, .947 pct - Brent BeleckiBrent BeleckiBrent Belecki is a former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the Western Hockey League, East Coast Hockey League, Central Hockey League, United Hockey League, and American Hockey League....
, POR, 2.68 GAA, .916 pct - David Haun, SPO, 2.93 GAA, .885 pct
- Roberto LuongoRoberto LuongoRoberto Luongo is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . Born in Montreal, Quebec, he is of Italian and Irish ancestry. He employs the butterfly style of goaltending...
, VAL, 6.33 GAA, .857 pct
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): Chris MaddenChris MaddenChris Madden is a retired professional American ice hockey goalie, currently playing for the American Hockey League's Bridgeport Sound Tigers. He was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes 97th overall in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft...
, Guelph - 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): Manny MalhotraManny MalhotraEmmanuel Noveen Malhotra is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League , serving as an alternate captain. During his NHL career he has additionally played for the Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue Jackets, San Jose Sharks and New...
, Guelph - 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): Chris MaddenChris MaddenChris Madden is a retired professional American ice hockey goalie, currently playing for the American Hockey League's Bridgeport Sound Tigers. He was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes 97th overall in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft...
, Guelph - 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): Andrej PodkonickyAndrej PodkonickyAndrej Podkonický is a Slovak ice hockey player, currently playing for HC Bílí Tygři Liberec.Podkonický was drafteed 196th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft...
, Portland
All-star team
- Goal: Chris Madden, Guelph
- Defence: Brad Ferrence, Spokane; Francis LessardFrancis LessardFrancis Lessard is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is currently a member of the National Hockey League Ottawa Senators organization, playing for the Binghamton Senators of the American Hockey League...
, Val d'Or - Forward: Andrej Podkonicky, Portland; Manny Malholtra, Guelph; Marian Hossa, Portland