Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Mem Cup Action Starts Up Friday


The 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup festivities will get underway on Thursday, May 19, while the action on the ice will start on Friday, May 20. The host Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors will host the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in the opening game.

With the Kootney Ice crowned as the WHL champions, they will represent the West at the Memorial Cup. In the cage will be Nathan Lieuwen, who received this years playoff MVP award.

A total of 10 players from the Prairies region will help lead Kootney to the Memorial Cup Championship. Cody Eakin, James Martin, and Luke Paulsen will hit the ice from Manitoba. Jesse Ismond, Drew Czerwonka, Brock Montgomery, Brayden McNabb, Joey Leach, and John Neibrandt will be cheered on from the Saskatchewan area.

The nine day Canadian Hockey League tournament starts up on May 20th through to the 29th.

2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup Schedule :

Round-Robin Game 1 – QMJHL vs. Mississauga on Friday May 20, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Round-Robin Game 2 – OHL vs. WHL on Saturday May 21, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Round-Robin Game 3 – Mississauga vs. WHL on Sunday May 22, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Round-Robin Game 4 – OHL vs. QMJHL on Monday May 23, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Round-Robin Game 5WHL vs. QMJHL on Tuesday May 24, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Round-Robin Game 6 – Mississauga vs. OHL on Wednesday May 25, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Tie-Breaker (if necessary) – Thursday May 26, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Semi-Final – Friday May 27, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Championship Final – Sunday May 29, 2011 at 7:00 pm


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