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Here’s what turned this London Knights team into Memorial Cup champs

Mon, 06/02/2025 - 19:45 London Free Press

"It’s a special group,” general manager Mark Hunter said

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Memorial Cup Q+A with OHL commissioner Bryan Crawford

Sun, 06/01/2025 - 14:13 London Free Press

Sunday’s Memorial Cup final marks the end of Bryan Crawford’s first year as Ontario Hockey League commissioner after 45 years of David Branch. He spoke with LFP sportswriter Ryan Pyette in Rimouski, Que. LFP: The Knights keep winning, which is great for London. Is that dominance great for the OHL? Crawford: They’re a model for […]

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Goalies have stolen the spotlight in low-scoring Memorial Cup

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 14:27 London Free Press

The coach of the winning team often says their goaltender was their best player or, at worst, kept it close through a bad first period.

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Memorial Cup notes: Desjardins’ magic; Knights’ drought; PEI pig race

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 20:42 London Free Press

A collection of news and notes from the Memorial Cup in Rimouski, Quebec:

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Memorial Cup: Moncton coach puts hockey in perspective after family loss

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 19:22 London Free Press

Every parent hopes to have the strength to comfort their children in times of tragedy.

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Memorial Cup notes: How did Austin Elliott get waived through the WHL?

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 13:29 London Free Press

How did a goaltender with a 53-2 record this season get waived through the Western Hockey League last fall?

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Built to last: Culture, consistency fuel London Knights’ Memorial Cup charge

Mon, 05/26/2025 - 16:21 London Free Press

Memorial Cup games are the hardest to win in junior hockey.

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Memorial Cup: Dale Hunter set to clash with another coaching legend

Sat, 05/24/2025 - 09:12 London Free Press

It's Dale Hunter vs. Gardiner MacDougall in the London Knights opener at the 2025 Memorial Cup

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Memorial Cup notes: Horses, hometown bonds, and coaching contrasts

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 18:45 London Free Press

A collection of news and notes from the 2025 Memorial Cup in Rimouski, Quebec: HUNTER’S HORSE: Dale Hunter could hit a memorable Daily Double with his hockey-playing Knights at the Memorial Cup in Rimouski and his impressive standardbred horse Crack Shot racing in the Gold Leg of the Ontario Sires Stakes Saturday at Woodbine Mohawk […]