• The Canadian Press

    Analysis: Connor McDavid is the reason the Edmonton Oilers win the Stanley Cup

    Connor McDavid is the best hockey player in the world and the biggest reason the Edmonton Oilers are in the Stanley Cup Final. The reigning NHL MVP, face of the the franchise and face of the sport is also the Oilers' best hope of winning a championship for the first time since 1990 and ending Canada's 31-year drought. McDavid leads all playoff scorers with 31 points in 18 games and is among the top candidates for the Conn Smythe Trophy. But he has had help along the way from longtime running mat

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    Newsroom Ready: Saginaw Spirit prevail 4-3 over London Knights to win first Memorial Cup

    The Saginaw Spirit won their first Memorial Cup and it came on home ice. Josh Bloom scored the winning goal with 21.7 seconds remaining, Owen Beck scored twice and was named MVP of the tournament as the Spirit earned a 4-3 win over the London Knights. (June 3, 2024)

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    Saginaw Spirit prevail 4-3 over London Knights to win first Memorial Cup

    The Saginaw Spirit won their first Memorial Cup and it came on home ice. Josh Bloom scored the winning goal with 21.7 seconds remaining, Owen Beck scored twice and was named MVP of the tournament as the Spirit earned a 4-3 win over the London Knights. (June 3, 2024)

  • The Canadian Press

    Josh Bloom's late winner lifts Spirit past Knights 4-3 for first Memorial Cup title

    SAGINAW — In the mind of Saginaw head coach Chris Lazary, there was no chance the Spirit were going to lose Sunday night. Josh Bloom scored the game-winning goal with 21.7 seconds left to lift the host Spirit to their first Memorial Cup with a 4-3 victory over the London Knights. Sunday's final was the 12th time the two teams squared off this season. The Knights and Spirit split their four regular-season meetings before matching up in the Ontario Hockey League Western Conference final, where Lon