2002 Memorial Cup
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The 2002 Memorial Cup
occurred May 18-26 at the Guelph Sports and Entertainment Centre
in Guelph
, Ontario
. It featured the host team, the Guelph Storm
as well as the winners of the Ontario Hockey League
, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
and the Western Hockey League
which were the Erie Otters
, Victoriaville Tigres
and the Kootenay Ice
respectively. The Kootenay Ice won their first Memorial Cup, beating the Victoriaville Tigres in the final.
Tie-breaker
Semi-final
Final
, B.J. Boxma, Nigel Dawes
, Gerard Dicaire
, Brennan Evans
, Cole Fischer, Curtis Fransoo, Travis Featherstone, Richard Hamula, Chris LaValley, Dale Mahovsky, Steve Makway, Duncan Milroy
, Shaun Norrie, Tomas Plihal
, Kyle Sheen, Colin Sinclair
, Jarret Stoll
, Marek Svatos
, Adam Taylor, Andy Thompson, Craig Weller
. Coach: Ryan McGill
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 18-26 at the Guelph Sports and Entertainment Centre
Guelph Sports and Entertainment Centre
The Sleeman Centre is a 5,100 seat multi-purpose facility in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. The Sleeman Centre has hosted concerts, sporting and family events as well as trade shows and conferences...
in Guelph
Guelph
Guelph is a city in Ontario, Canada.Guelph may also refer to:* Guelph , consisting of the City of Guelph, Ontario* Guelph , as the above* University of Guelph, in the same city...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
. It featured the host team, 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:...
as well as 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 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...
which were the Erie Otters
Erie Otters
The Erie Otters are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League . Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA, they have played their home games at the Louis J. Tullio Arena since 1996...
, Victoriaville Tigres
Victoriaville Tigres
The Victoriaville Tigres are a junior ice hockey team that plays in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Victoriaville, Quebec. The team plays its home games at the Colisée Desjardins.-History:...
and the Kootenay Ice
Kootenay Ice
The Kootenay Ice are a major junior ice hockey team based in Cranbrook, British Columbia and competing in the Western Hockey League. The team plays its home games at the Cranbrook Recreational Complex, also nicknamed the RecPlex.-History:...
respectively. The Kootenay Ice won their first Memorial Cup, beating the Victoriaville Tigres in the final.
Round-robin standings
| GP | W | L | GF | GA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kootenay Ice Kootenay Ice The Kootenay Ice are a major junior ice hockey team based in Cranbrook, British Columbia and competing in the Western Hockey League. The team plays its home games at the Cranbrook Recreational Complex, also nicknamed the RecPlex.-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 | 9 | 6 |
| Erie Otters Erie Otters The Erie Otters are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League . Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA, they have played their home games at the Louis J. Tullio Arena since 1996... (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 | 9 | 4 |
| 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:... (host) |
3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 9 |
| Victoriaville Tigres Victoriaville Tigres The Victoriaville Tigres are a junior ice hockey team that plays in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Victoriaville, Quebec. The team plays its home games at the Colisée Desjardins.-History:... (QMJHL) |
3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 12 |
Scores
- May 18: Guelph 5-1 Victoriaville
- May 19: Kootenay 3-0 Erie
- May 20: Kootenay 4-3 Guelph
- May 21: Erie 5-1 Victoriaville
- May 22: Victoriaville 3-2 Kootenay
- May 23: Erie 4-0 Guelph
Tie-breaker
- May 24: Victoriaville 4-3 Guelph
Semi-final
- May 25: Victoriaville 5-4 Erie (OT)
Final
- May 26: Kootenay 6-3 Victoriaville
Winning team
Igor Agarunov, Bryan BridgesBryan Bridges
Bryan Bridges is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:Bridges played major junior hockey in the Western Hockey League for five seasons with the Kootenay Ice and Seattle Thunderbirds. While playing for the Ice 2001–02 he won the memorial cup...
, B.J. Boxma, Nigel Dawes
Nigel Dawes
Nigel Dawes is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for Barys Astana. Before joining Barys, he played for the Montreal Canadiens, the Atlanta Thrashers and the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League...
, Gerard Dicaire
Gerard Dicaire
- Career stats :- External links :...
, Brennan Evans
Brennan Evans
Brennan Evans is a Canadian professional ice hockey player with the Peoria Rivermen of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, Cole Fischer, Curtis Fransoo, Travis Featherstone, Richard Hamula, Chris LaValley, Dale Mahovsky, Steve Makway, Duncan Milroy
Duncan Milroy
Duncan Milroy is an Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays for Krefeld Pinguine in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga .-Playing career:...
, Shaun Norrie, Tomas Plihal
Tomas Plihal
Tomáš Plíhal is a professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays for the TPS Turku organization of the Finnish SM-Liiga. He was drafted in the 5th round, 140th overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft...
, Kyle Sheen, Colin Sinclair
Colin Sinclair
Colin Sinclair is a Scottish former professional footballer who played in the Scottish Football League for Raith Rovers and Dunfermline Athletic, and in the English Football League for Darlington, Hereford United and Newport County...
, Jarret Stoll
Jarret Stoll
Jarret Stoll is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League...
, Marek Svatos
Marek Svatoš
Marek Svatoš is a Slovak professional ice hockey forward who is currently a free agent. In the 2010–11 season, Svatoš had played for Avangard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League before signing with the St. Louis Blues of the NHL...
, Adam Taylor, Andy Thompson, Craig Weller
Craig Weller
Craig Weller is a professional ice hockey defenseman/right wing.-Playing career:Weller was the St. Louis Blues 5th round choice, 167th overall, in the 2000 NHL Draft...
. Coach: Ryan McGill
Ryan McGill
Ryan Clifford McGill is a retired professional ice hockey player. He played in the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers, and Edmonton Oilers. McGill's playing career ended prematurely as a result of an eye injury...
Scoring leaders
- Matthew LombardiMatthew LombardiMatthew Lombardi is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Toronto Maple Leafs.-Playing career:Matthew Lombardi was born and raised in Montreal. He played hockey for the LaPresqu'ile minor hockey association before playing junior hockey for the Victoriaville Tigres in the Quebec Major...
, VIC (2g 7a) 9p - Cory PeckerCory PeckerCory Pecker is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger. He is currently playing with EHC Olten of the National League B...
, ER (4g 3a) 7p - Danny GroulxDanny GroulxDanny Groulx is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk of the Kontinental Hockey League in Russia.-Playing career:...
, VIC (2g 5a) 7p - Carl Malette, VIC (5g 1a) 6p
- Colin SinclairColin SinclairColin Sinclair is a Scottish former professional footballer who played in the Scottish Football League for Raith Rovers and Dunfermline Athletic, and in the English Football League for Darlington, Hereford United and Newport County...
, KOO (4g 2a) 6p - Kevin DallmanKevin DallmanKevin Jonathan Dallman is a Canadian-Kazakhstani professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for and captains Barys Astana of the KHL.-Playing career:...
, GUE (1g 5a) 6p - Brad BoyesBrad BoyesBradley Keith Boyes is a professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League ....
, ER (2g 3a) 5p - Brandon Cullen, ER (2g 3a) 5p
- Marek SvatosMarek SvatošMarek Svatoš is a Slovak professional ice hockey forward who is currently a free agent. In the 2010–11 season, Svatoš had played for Avangard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League before signing with the St. Louis Blues of the NHL...
, KOO, (1g 4a) 5p - Jarret StollJarret StollJarret Stoll is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League...
, KOO (0g 5a) 5p
Goaltending leaders
- T. J. Aceti, ER (1.91 gaa, 0.942 sv%)
- B. J. Boxma, KOO (2.25 gaa, 0.900 sv%)
- Daniel ManzatoDaniel ManzatoDaniel Manzato is a Swiss professional ice hockey goaltender who attended the 2010 IIHF World Championship as a member of the Switzerland men's national ice hockey team.-External links:...
, VIC (2.79 gaa, 0.943 sv%) - Andrew PennerAndrew PennerAndrew Penner is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the Colorado Eagles of the ECHL.-Playing career:Penner started his career in 1999 with the North Bay Centennials of the Ontario Hockey League...
, GUE (3.25 gaa, 0.873 sv%) - Daniel Boisclair, VIC (4.22 gaa, 0.880 sv%)
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): Danny GroulxDanny GroulxDanny Groulx is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk of the Kontinental Hockey League in Russia.-Playing career:...
, Victoriaville - 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): Tomas PlihalTomas PlihalTomáš Plíhal is a professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays for the TPS Turku organization of the Finnish SM-Liiga. He was drafted in the 5th round, 140th overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft...
, Kootenay - 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): T.J. Aceti, Erie - 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...
(Leading Scorer): Matthew LombardiMatthew LombardiMatthew Lombardi is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Toronto Maple Leafs.-Playing career:Matthew Lombardi was born and raised in Montreal. He played hockey for the LaPresqu'ile minor hockey association before playing junior hockey for the Victoriaville Tigres in the Quebec Major...
, Victoriaville
All-star team
- Goal: T.J. Aceti (Erie)
- Defence: Danny Groulx (Victoriaville), Kevin Dallman (Guelph)
- Forwards: Matthew Lombardi (Victoriaville), Colin Sinclair (Kootenay), Cory Pecker (Erie)