Memorial Cup Final: Brandon (hosts) vs. Windsor (OHL) Open Thread
by Bruce Peter on May 23, 2010 6:30 PM EDT
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It's all down to this. The Memorial Cup format makes it really tough to win, and tonight we have the host Brandon Wheat Kings trying to win their first national title, while the Windsor Spitfires are trying to repeat as champions. No one has repeated as Champions since the 1994/95 Kamloops Blazers.
NHL prospects on the Windsor Spitfires include: Taylor Hall, Ryan Ellis, Cam Fowler, Greg Nemisz, Zack Kassian, Adam Henrique, Eric Wellwood, Kenny Ryan, Stephen Johnston, Mark Cundari, Harry Young, Scott Timmins, Dale Mitchell and Justin Shugg.
NHL prospects on the Brandon Wheat Kings include: Brayden Schenn, Scott Glennie, Travis Hamonic, Colby Robak, Toni Rajala, and Alexander Urbom.
The Spitfires are an elite powerhouse, while the Wheat Kings are the hosts who have assembled a strong team. It's a one game knockoff, so anything is possible. The Spitfires currently have a seven game winning streak at the Memorial Cup tournament, and have won eleven straight since falling behind 0-3 in their Conference Final versus Kitchener. On Friday, the Wheat Kings knocked out the WHL Champions Calgary Hitmen 5-4 in overtime, while on Tuesday, the Spitfires knocked out the QMJHL Champions Moncton Wildcats with a 4-3 overtime win as well. Jay Fehr scored the OT winner for Brandon, while Eric Wellwood scored the OT winner for Windsor.
The game is being broadcast online on Sportsnet, and in the USA is available on the NHL Network.
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Let’s go Henrique, Young, and Urbom!
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I tried to heckle Urbom during the 2nd round matchup between Saskatoon and Brandon. It did not work. Mainly because Saskatoon’s goalie decided to suck after having a great year.
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Worth adding...
Taylor Hall’s last junior game. From tomorrow on, he’ll be making what he gets in monthly allowance from the Spitfires for each shift he skates.
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You think both will be in the NHL next year? That’s a stretch for Ellis, I think.
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It’s NHL or OHL for him. He’s still 19, and can play at his 3rd WJHC’s (all in North America, too).
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Sweet! Sportsnet.ca is working for a NJ-based user like me.
Let’s go Memorial Cup!
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Hamonic gets the first chance… off the bar.
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Hamonic gets the first bone-crushing hit on Taylor Hall. He looks pumped up early!
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by John Fischer on May 23, 2010 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
The crowd
sounds ridiculous. Memorial Cup final is definitely on my bucket list.
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Helps when the home team is in the final. If this was Windsor-Moncton playing in Brandon, it wouldn’t be that crazy. This one is especially awesome because Brandon is such a small barn.
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That was a best on best shift. Whenever Hall is out, Hamonic is there. Whenever Schenn is out, Cundari-Cantini are out there. All of them were out there.
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Adam Henrique
Fivehole. 1-0 Windsor.
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Adam Henrique scores
Through the fivehole! The initial shot was blocked, but not really as it just slid slower. Henrique was in the left circle behind the D and he just fired it under. Lovely heads-up play by the Devils prospect!
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You guys stole him in the THIRD round? @#$%^&*
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by Bruce McCurdy on May 23, 2010 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
David Conte Forever
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by John Fischer on May 23, 2010 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
You know it’s an old barn when the benches are on opposite sides of the ice.
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The penalty boxes are on the blueline.
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Windsor is currently leading in shots 11-7 with about 6:30 left to play; but Brandon’s missed a lot of shots too.
Urbom looks big. But the Henrique unit may be too quick for him and his partner.
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You forgot Matt Calvert (Columbus) and Jacob De Serres (Philadelphia) for Brandon.
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 7:48 PM EDT reply actions
Figured there were some free agent signings in the group. And figured Calvert had to be signed by someone, just through that up there quickly. Calvert’s been good for a while.
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As was De Serres.
Plus, I want the Flyers to get Calvert. He’s my new favorite non-NHL player.
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
haha, I saw that. I wrote an article – haven’t put it up yet since the Flyers are in the ECF – saying how badly I want Calvert. I’m really high on the kid and he’s not even a Flyers prospect.
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Many reasons, but mostly I see him as a mini-Mike Richards. He’s a scorer, but he works for it. He goes into the corners, plays aggressively, likes to throw his weight around, is a team leader, and a great skater.
Plus, it never hurts when a guy turns down an NHL contract because he wants to play in the Memorial Cup in his hometown. I’m sure it wasn’t a hard choice, but he still made it.
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Huh. Faulty listing I was going off of, then. Or faulty assumptions.
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No worries. They’re just the two biggest reasons I’m watching. I don’t care much about Eric Wellwood.
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
You’re seeing a lot of De Serres. Windsor seems to be bossing Brandon about as this period wore on.
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by John Fischer on May 23, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, and he isn’t looking particularly great. It’s obviously not on him, but I’m sure he’d like both of those goals back.
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, that was a really nice play.
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 7:58 PM EDT reply actions
I was just going to say… you were saying what about Wellwood?
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haha, Whenever I hear Eric Wellwood I dread that he’ll be like his brother.
As you can tell, I don’t know nearly enough about him though.
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s bigger, is way more shooter than playmaker, and he takes penalties. They’re a little different.
No word on whether he likes cheeseburgers to that degree, though.
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So does Eric have the “poor work ethic” rumors floating around him too?
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
No idea. I think he’s regarded as less talented, so maybe that’s code for him working harder. You never know with vague scouting reports.
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2-0 Windsor!
Wellwood as the toe of a big tic-tac-toe play! Windsor somehow kept the puck in play, and the spitfires just set up a beautiful play with a fantastic finish by Wellwood.
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The only positive for Brandon to build on to start the second is a power play. They’ll need something early or Windsor will continue to stomp all over the Wheat Kings in their house.
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But these NHLN announcers sure do like the Wheat Kings… They have that going for them too.
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright
Intermission time, I’m going to be having some supper (while still watching the game, just no computer). Might be late to start the 2nd. Seems like the chatter will be in good hands without me, though!
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Second period has begun
No, Brandon didn’t do anything with their PP.
The Windsor line of Wellwood, Timmins, and a third name I didn’t pick up are bossing Brandon on their cycle.
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And now Windsor is going on the PP.
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 8:23 PM EDT reply actions
Taylor Hall
Scores. 3-0.
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Wow. Just wow. I really feel bad for De Serres on that.
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 8:26 PM EDT reply actions
3-0 Windsor
Taylor Hall gives the scouts something to drool over! A laser from the left circle, assist by Henrique.
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And Timmins nearly makes it 4-0 shortly thereafter! But the puck squirted across the crease!
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by John Fischer on May 23, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
And add an assist to Ellis on the Hall goal. By the by, here’s a tip for the Brandon coach: USE YOUR TIME OUT, YOUR TEAM IS BEING POUNDED.
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by John Fischer on May 23, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
McCrimmon is used to playing teams like the Blades, who will implode all on their own at this point.
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What was the final score when these two teams met last week?
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, just 9-3 you know.
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haha, let’s hope it doesn’t get that bad.
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, love the Blackhawks/Sharks commercial promoting upcoming games this week.
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
Ellis in the box, Brandon is on the PP, will they find a lifeline? They just hit the goalie’s mask. Maybe they’ll get one soon?
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Brandon can’t seem to connect on their passes.
CALVERT!
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
I want Clavert SO bad.
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
Oh, completely random question: Do all CHL goalies wear the same pads? Windsor’s, Moncton’s Riopel, and Brandon’s De Serres all have the same pads.
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
3-1 Windsor - Brandon scores.
Excellent handling after the rebound by Calvert, his shot was lovely, and now the Wheat Kings have some life in them. Will Windsor continue driving the knife in or will Brandon cut back sooner?
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Review of the play
Apparently, they’ve mic’ed the review room as well.
It may have snuck in short side before the whistle. I am doubtful, admittedly.
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They mic’ed the review room for the entire tournament. It’s awesome
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
They are calling it a goal.
4-1 Windsor.
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by John Fischer on May 23, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Greg Nemiesz will be credited, Brandon’s bench is getting a LONG explanation and their coach just looks stunned. I don’t blame him.
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by John Fischer on May 23, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I absolutely love how the phone call gets broadcast on TV. The NHL needs to do that.
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, it’s interesting that they’ve added that.
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These announcers are trying to invoke the “intent to blow”. That’s just… sad, really.
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 8:40 PM EDT reply actions
Most referees just blow without intending to.
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by Bruce McCurdy on May 23, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
De Serres gets angry!
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I love it. He has Ron Hextall on his mask, after all.
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t blame him. Windsor’s crashing the net, he’s already been beaten definitively three times, he’s been beaten a 4th through review, and his team’s not able to get going in what is likely one of the biggest, if not the biggest, game of his young hockey life.
I’d be livid. With myself. With my teammates. With anyone in red looking to bring any nonsense in my zone.
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by John Fischer on May 23, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Very much agreed.
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
5-1 now
The result we feared… the dreaded blowout in the title game.
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Nice play by Shugg to back the D up and open the shot for Cantin.
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5-1 Windsor
The Spitfires are bombing Brandon. Cantin at the top of the left circle, off the crossbar and in.
Honestly, Brandon’s just being picked apart on defense. 4 of these 5 goals are from uncovered Spitfires.
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Yeah, Brandon hasn’t looked very good.
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Good point there about Brandon standing still staring at the puck.
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by Geoff Detweiler on May 23, 2010 8:49 PM EDT reply actions
The Wheaties are just in shock. That last save by De Serres where he lost his mask said it all… short rebound, and a Spitfire is there RIGHT AWAY with a Brandon D chasing him.
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Not looking forward to Taylor Hall playing for the Bruins.
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6-1
Fowler shot deflected in front.
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6-1
Cam Fowler’s shot off a body in front and it’s in!
If this was in England, the Spitfire fans would be chanting “Can we play you every day?”
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2nd period over
20 minutes from first repeat Champs since Mirtle’s boys, the 94/95 Kamloops Blazers.
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He’s heartbroken about it. Not to rub it in Mirtle’s face, but he must know you can never go back.
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by John Fischer on May 23, 2010 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Shots 43-15 through two.
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Third period up
Well, let’s see how this one will go.
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Hall still doesn’t have the outright tournament lead in points. One more would do it.
Pretty much every significant Windsor player has a goal and an assist tonight.
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One thing that is lost in this thrashing...
Brandon were the 2nd best team in the WHL this past year, and were consistently ranked in the top 10 in the CHL.
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7-1 Windsor
Ho hum another Spitfire goal
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Ah, Kassian. He’s the guy who got to stay in the OHL because he was a first round pick.
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Cool fact mentioned by Constentino
Cam Fowler will be first American to win WJHC gold and Memorial Cup in same year.
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Let’s not count chickens before they hatch, Bruce. Brandon can totally score 6 goals in the next 11 minutes if Windsor pulls their goalie.
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by John Fischer on May 23, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Now 7.
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Well, plan the parade, it’s over for Brandon.
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by John Fischer on May 23, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Hall to Henrique
8-1. Yikes. Just call the game already.
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8-1 Windsor
Great D by the Spits, looks up, Hall gets the outlet, Hall to Henrique, and Henrique pounds it through the 5 hole.
If Brandon wants to stop this, just leave.
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Brandon
Were 2nd in WHL with 50 wins and 104 points, first in goals scored with 321 (WHL season is 72 games), and 5th best in goals against with 204.
And Windsor has destroyed them by 6 goals in the opener, 7 goals so far tonight.
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What’s the biggest ass-kicking in Memorial Cup Final history? I remember Mark Howe and the Toronto Marlies winning 9-1 in ’73, I think it was over the Quebec Remparts. I do recall Howe got 5 points in that game as a 17-year-old. That fall he was in Houston with Gordie and Marty.
Any other shellackings bigger than that?
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Upon that comment, Windsor just put their 50th shot on net.
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by John Fischer on May 23, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s the biggest on this list:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Memorial_Cup_champions
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That figures. It certainly was a memorable blowout. And they’ve only gone to a championship game in the last 40 or so years, used to be a series before that.
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by Bruce McCurdy on May 23, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Speaking of 9-1 …
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by Bruce McCurdy on May 23, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
9-1 Windsor
Mitchell finishes off a great play that he started by taking it into the zone. Lovely stuff by the Spits.
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Which reminds me, Mark Howe should be in the Hall of Fame.
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by John Fischer on May 23, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Come on, Brandon
Don’t go down as the biggest loser in Memorial Cup history.
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Game over
9-1 Final.
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Congrats to the Spitfires for going back-to-back!
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by John Fischer on May 23, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s really terrible that they got a title sponsor for the event/trophy. We better never see a Frito/Lays Stanley Cup.
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Sorry, I guess they only sponsor the tournament itself. But it’s really hard to distinguish since they never say anything about the tournament, and always refer to it as “Mastercard Memorial Cup”.
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by Bruce Peter on May 23, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Taylor Hall
Wins his 2nd straight Memorial Cup MVP.
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