1996 Memorial Cup
Encyclopedia
The 1996 Memorial Cup
occurred May 11-19 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre
in Peterborough, Ontario
. Participating teams were the host Peterborough Petes
, who were also the champions of the Ontario Hockey League
, as well as the OHL runner-up Guelph Storm
, and the winners of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
and Western Hockey League
, which were the Granby Prédateurs
and the Brandon Wheat Kings
. Granby won their first Memorial Cup, over Peterborough. It was the first time since 1971 that a team from the province of Quebec
won the Cup.
Semi-final
Final
, Kevin Bourque, David Brosseau, Jean-Francois Brunelle, Martin Chouinard, Xavier Delisle
, Frederic Deschenes
, Jonathan Desroches, Jason Doig
, Jimmy Drolet, Daniel Goneau
, Benoit Gratton
, Philippe Grondin, Frederic Henry, Georges Laraque
, Christian Lefebvre, Michel Massie, Samy Nasreddine, Todd Row, Bard Sorlie, Jean-Francois Tremblay. Coach: Michel Therrien
.
All-star team
Memorial Cup
The Memorial Cup is a junior ice hockey club championship trophy awarded annually to the Canadian Hockey League champion. It is awarded following a four-team, round robin tournament between a host team and the champions of the CHL's three member leagues: the Ontario Hockey League , Quebec Major...
occurred May 11-19 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre
Peterborough Memorial Centre
The Peterborough Memorial Centre is a 4,329-seat multi-purpose arena in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Built in 1956, it is now home to the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League and the Peterborough Lakers of the Major Series Lacrosse league....
in Peterborough, Ontario
Peterborough, Ontario
Peterborough is a city on the Otonabee River in southern Ontario, Canada, 125 kilometres northeast of Toronto. The population of the City of Peterborough was 74,898 as of the 2006 census, while the census metropolitan area has a population of 121,428 as of a 2009 estimate. It presently ranks...
. Participating teams were the host Peterborough Petes
Peterborough Petes
The Peterborough Petes are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team has played in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, since 1956, and is the oldest continuously operating team in the league.-History:...
, who were also the champions of the Ontario Hockey League
Ontario Hockey League
The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada....
, as well as the OHL runner-up Guelph Storm
Guelph Storm
The Guelph Storm is a major junior ice hockey team based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. They have played in the OHL since the 1991–92 season. The team plays home games at the Sleeman Centre.-History:...
, and the winners of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League...
and Western Hockey League
Western Hockey League
The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada...
, which were the Granby Prédateurs
Granby Prédateurs
The Granby Prédateurs were a junior ice hockey team originally founded in 1981 after the team moved from Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, where they had previously been known as the Sorel Éperviers. The team was originally known as the Granby Bisons, but changed their name to the Prédateurs in 1995...
and the Brandon Wheat Kings
Brandon Wheat Kings
The Brandon Wheat Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Brandon, Manitoba. They compete in the Western Hockey League, and joined the league in the 1967–68 season. Prior to that they played in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and were known as the Brandon Elks for a short time in the...
. Granby won their first Memorial Cup, over Peterborough. It was the first time since 1971 that a team from the province of Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
won the Cup.
Round-robin standings
| GP | W | L | GF | GA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granby Prédateurs Granby Prédateurs The Granby Prédateurs were a junior ice hockey team originally founded in 1981 after the team moved from Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, where they had previously been known as the Sorel Éperviers. The team was originally known as the Granby Bisons, but changed their name to the Prédateurs in 1995... (QMJHL) |
3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 7 |
| Brandon Wheat Kings Brandon Wheat Kings The Brandon Wheat Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Brandon, Manitoba. They compete in the Western Hockey League, and joined the league in the 1967–68 season. Prior to that they played in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and were known as the Brandon Elks for a short time in the... (WHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Peterborough Petes Peterborough Petes The Peterborough Petes are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team has played in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, since 1956, and is the oldest continuously operating team in the league.-History:... (OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... and host) |
3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 |
| Guelph Storm Guelph Storm The Guelph Storm is a major junior ice hockey team based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. They have played in the OHL since the 1991–92 season. The team plays home games at the Sleeman Centre.-History:... (OHL rep.) |
3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
Scores
Round-robin- May 11 Granby 8-0 Guelph
- May 12 Brandon 2-1 Guelph
- May 12 Peterborough 6-3 Granby
- May 14 Brandon 3-2 Peterborough (OT)
- May 15 Granby 3-1 Brandon
- May 16 Peterborough 2-1 Guelph
Semi-final
- May 18 Peterborough 4-3 Brandon
Final
- May 19 Granby 4-0 Peterborough
Winning roster
Philippe Audet, Francis BouillonFrancis Bouillon
Francis Bouillon is an American professional hockey defenseman for the Nashville Predators in the National Hockey League. Nicknames in English for Francis include "Cube" or "Soupy" , "Frank the Tank", and "Franky B"...
, Kevin Bourque, David Brosseau, Jean-Francois Brunelle, Martin Chouinard, Xavier Delisle
Xavier Delisle
Xavier Delisle is a former professional ice hockey centre. He was drafted in the sixth round, 157th overall, of the 1996 NHL Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning...
, Frederic Deschenes
Frederic Deschênes
Frederic "Freddie" Deschênes is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender playing for the Saint-Georges CRS Express of the LNAH.-Juniors:...
, Jonathan Desroches, Jason Doig
Jason Doig
Jason Doig is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. Doig has also played for the Winnipeg Jets, Phoenix Coyotes, New York Rangers, and Washington Capitals. In the 2006–2007 season he played for Traktor Chelyabinsk in Russian Super League. In the 2007–2008 season, he played in...
, Jimmy Drolet, Daniel Goneau
Daniel Goneau
Daniel Goneau is a retired ice hockey player, formally of the National Hockey League's New York Rangers. He was originally drafted by the Boston Bruins at the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, but chose not to sign with them. Two years later, he was drafted by the Rangers and played in 41 games during the...
, Benoit Gratton
Benoit Gratton
Benoît Gratton is a Canadian ice hockey forward.Selected 105th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft, Gratton spent several seasons in the Capitals' system before he was traded to the Calgary Flames in 1999...
, Philippe Grondin, Frederic Henry, Georges Laraque
Georges Laraque
Georges Laraque is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward, who last played with the Montreal Canadiens before his contract was bought out in 2010. He is also a host for CFRN and deputy leader of the Green Party of Canada. During his NHL career he played for the Edmonton Oilers,...
, Christian Lefebvre, Michel Massie, Samy Nasreddine, Todd Row, Bard Sorlie, Jean-Francois Tremblay. Coach: Michel Therrien
Michel Therrien
Michel Therrien is a hockey scout for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League. Prior to that he was a player and head coach for the Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Therrien coached the Canadiens for three seasons, taking them to the Eastern Conference semi-finals in the...
.
Award winners
- Stafford Smythe Memorial TrophyStafford Smythe Memorial TrophyThe Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy is a Canadian Hockey League trophy, awarded to the most valuable player in the annual Memorial Cup Tournament...
(MVP): Cameron MannCameron MannCameron Douglas Mann is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He finished his career with the EIHL's Nottingham Panthers, initially signing with the team on July 22, 2009...
, Peterborough - George Parsons TrophyGeorge Parsons TrophyThe George Parsons Trophy is awarded annually to the player judged to be the most sportsmanlike at the Memorial Cup ice hockey tournament. It was first awarded in 1973. The trophy is named for George Parsons, a former OHA and NHL player whose career was ended prematurely in 1939 by an eye...
(Sportsmanship): Mike Williams, Peterborough - Hap Emms Memorial TrophyHap Emms Memorial TrophyThe Hap Emms Memorial Trophy is awarded to the outstanding goaltender at the Memorial Cup of the Canadian Hockey League.The award is named after Leighton "Hap" Emms, who led four teams to championship victories at the Memorial Cup in the 1950s and 1960s....
(Goaltender): Frederic DeschenesFrederic DeschênesFrederic "Freddie" Deschênes is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender playing for the Saint-Georges CRS Express of the LNAH.-Juniors:...
, Granby - Ed Chynoweth TrophyEd Chynoweth TrophyThe Ed Chynoweth Trophy is awarded to the leading scorer at the Memorial Cup tournament. It was first awarded in 1996. In the case of a tie in points, the award is given to the player with the fewest games played. If they have played the same number of games, the award goes to the player with the...
(Top Scorer): Philippe Audet, Granby
All-star team
- Goal: Frederic DeschenesFrederic DeschênesFrederic "Freddie" Deschênes is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender playing for the Saint-Georges CRS Express of the LNAH.-Juniors:...
, Granby - Defence: Wade ReddenWade ReddenWade Redden is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing in the New York Rangers organization for its American Hockey League affiliate, the Connecticut Whale. He joined the New York Rangers in 2008 after 11 seasons with the Ottawa Senators...
, Brandon; Jason DoigJason DoigJason Doig is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. Doig has also played for the Winnipeg Jets, Phoenix Coyotes, New York Rangers, and Washington Capitals. In the 2006–2007 season he played for Traktor Chelyabinsk in Russian Super League. In the 2007–2008 season, he played in...
, Granby - Centre: Xavier DelisleXavier DelisleXavier Delisle is a former professional ice hockey centre. He was drafted in the sixth round, 157th overall, of the 1996 NHL Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning...
, Granby - Left wing: Philippe Audet, Granby
- Right wing: Cameron MannCameron MannCameron Douglas Mann is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He finished his career with the EIHL's Nottingham Panthers, initially signing with the team on July 22, 2009...
, Peterborough