Since 1972, seven teams have won the cup in their first appearance, with Saint John being the most recent in 2011.
Moose Jaw Warriors celebrating their first WHL championship in franchise history following a 4-2 victory over the Portland Winterhawks on May 16, 2024.“Guys got some celebrations in early on and rightfully so,” Warriors head coach Mark O’Leary said when reflecting on the last few days. “We had some rust but we had a couple real good practices here. We have done a good job of resetting and looking forward with the job.
Moose Jaw opens the Memorial Cup on Friday against the host Saginaw Spirit. The puck drops at 5:30 p.m. Saskatchewan time.
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