2001 Memorial Cup
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The 2001 Memorial Cup
occurred May 19-27 at the Agridome in Regina, Saskatchewan
. It featured the host team, the Regina Pats
as well as the winners of the Ontario Hockey League
, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
and the Western Hockey League
which were the Ottawa 67's
, Val-d'Or Foreurs
and the Red Deer Rebels
respectively. The Red Deer Rebels won their first Memorial Cup, beating the Val-d'Or Foreurs in the final.
Tie-breaker
Semi-final
Final
, Shane Bendera, Andrew Bergen, Martin Erat
, Devin Francon, Boyd Gordon
, Diarmuid Kelly, Ross Lupaschuk
, Doug Lynch
, Justin Mapletoft
, Derek Meech, Cam Ondrik, Darcy Robinson
, Jeff Smith, Shay Stephenson
, Joel Stepp
, Bryce Thoma, Jim Vandermeer
, Kyle Wanvig
, Jeff Woywitka
. Coach: Brent Sutter
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 19-27 at the Agridome in Regina, Saskatchewan
Regina, Saskatchewan
Regina is the capital city of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The city is the second-largest in the province and a cultural and commercial centre for southern Saskatchewan. It is governed by Regina City Council. Regina is the cathedral city of the Roman Catholic and Romanian Orthodox...
. It featured the host team, the Regina Pats
Regina Pats
The Regina Pats are a junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League. The Pats are based out of Regina, Saskatchewan and the Brandt Centre is their home arena.-History:...
as well as the winners 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....
, 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 the 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 Ottawa 67's
Ottawa 67's
The Ottawa 67’s are a junior ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario. They have played in the Ontario Hockey League since 1967, Canada's centennial year. The current coach is Chris Byrne.-History:...
, Val-d'Or Foreurs
Val-d'Or Foreurs
The Val-d'Or Foreurs are a junior ice hockey team based in Val-d'Or, in the region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, Canada. The team was founded for the 1993–94 season of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, a member of the Canadian Hockey League. Former Quebec Nordiques and Trois-Rivières...
and the Red Deer Rebels
Red Deer Rebels
The Red Deer Rebels are a Western Hockey League junior ice hockey team based in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centrium....
respectively. The Red Deer Rebels won their first Memorial Cup, beating the Val-d'Or Foreurs in the final.
Round-robin standings
| GP | W | L | GF | GA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Deer Rebels Red Deer Rebels The Red Deer Rebels are a Western Hockey League junior ice hockey team based in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centrium.... (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 | 11 | 11 |
| Val-d'Or Foreurs Val-d'Or Foreurs The Val-d'Or Foreurs are a junior ice hockey team based in Val-d'Or, in the region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, Canada. The team was founded for the 1993–94 season of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, a member of the Canadian Hockey League. Former Quebec Nordiques and Trois-Rivières... (QMJHL) |
3 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 8 |
| Regina Pats Regina Pats The Regina Pats are a junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League. The Pats are based out of Regina, Saskatchewan and the Brandt Centre is their home arena.-History:... (host) |
3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 12 |
| Ottawa 67's Ottawa 67's The Ottawa 67’s are a junior ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario. They have played in the Ontario Hockey League since 1967, Canada's centennial year. The current coach is Chris Byrne.-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.... ) |
3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 12 |
Scores
Round Robin- May 19 Ottawa 5, Regina 2
- May 20 Red Deer 5, Val D'Or 4 (OT)
- May 21 Val D'Or 5, Regina 2
- May 22 Red Deer 4, Ottawa 2
- May 23 Val D'Or 6, Ottawa 1
- May 24 Regina 5, Red Deer 2
Tie-breaker
- May 25: Regina 5, Ottawa 0
Semi-final
- May 26: Val D'Or 5, Regina 4 (OT)
Final
- May 27: Red Deer 6, Val D'Or 5 (OT)
Winning roster
Colby ArmstrongColby Armstrong
Colby Joseph Armstrong is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, who is an alternate captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs.-Early life:...
, Shane Bendera, Andrew Bergen, Martin Erat
Martin Erat
Martin Erat is a Czech professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League .-Career:Erat was selected 191st overall, in the 7th round of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft...
, Devin Francon, Boyd Gordon
Boyd Gordon
Boyd Gordon is a professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the NHL.-Playing career:Gordon was drafted in the 1st round, 17th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft...
, Diarmuid Kelly, Ross Lupaschuk
Ross Lupaschuk
Ross Lupaschuk is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Cologne Sharks.-Juniors:Lupaschuk played his junior-level hockey in the Western Hockey League for five seasons with the Lethbridge Hurricanes, Prince Albert Raiders and Red Deer Rebels...
, Doug Lynch
Doug Lynch
Douglas Lynch is a professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for EC Red Bull Salzburg in the Austrian Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, Justin Mapletoft
Justin Mapletoft
Justin Mapletoft is a Canadian ice hockey centre. He was drafted by the New York Islanders in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft as their fifth-round pick, number 130 overall....
, Derek Meech, Cam Ondrik, Darcy Robinson
Darcy Robinson
Darcy Robinson was an Italian/Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman who was a former Pittsburgh Penguins draft pick...
, Jeff Smith, Shay Stephenson
Shay Stephenson
Shay Stephenson is a Canadian hockey player for Vålerenga Ishockey of the Norwegian GET-ligaen. He is the son of Bob Stephenson and the older brother of Logan Stephenson.-Transactions:...
, Joel Stepp
Joel Stepp
Joel Stepp is a professional ice hockey centre who was selected by Anaheim Mighty Ducks in the 3rd round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft....
, Bryce Thoma, Jim Vandermeer
Jim Vandermeer
James Patrick "Jim" Vandermeer is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League . Jim was born and raised in Caroline, Alberta.-Playing career:...
, Kyle Wanvig
Kyle Wanvig
Kyle Wanvig is a Canadian ice hockey right winger who plays for Augsburger Panther.- Career :Wanvig was originally drafted 89th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, but he re-entered the draft and was selected 36th overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft...
, Jeff Woywitka
Jeff Woywitka
Jeff Woywitka is a professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the New York Rangers of the NHL.-Playing career:...
. Coach: Brent Sutter
Brent Sutter
Brent Colin Sutter is a retired National Hockey League player and current head coach of the Calgary Flames. Selected by the New York Islanders 17th overall at the 1980 NHL Entry Draft, Sutter played over 1,000 games for the Islanders and Chicago Blackhawks during his 18-year career. He won the...
Scoring leaders
- Simon GamacheSimon GamacheSimon Gamache is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for Fribourg-Gotteron of National League A in Switzerland.-Career:...
, VDO, (4g 3a) 7p - Brett LysakBrett LysakBrett Lysak is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for Acroni Jesenice in Erste Bank Eishockey Liga....
, REG, (3g 4a) 7p - Ross LupaschukRoss LupaschukRoss Lupaschuk is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Cologne Sharks.-Juniors:Lupaschuk played his junior-level hockey in the Western Hockey League for five seasons with the Lethbridge Hurricanes, Prince Albert Raiders and Red Deer Rebels...
, RD, (2g 5a) 7p - Chris Lyness, VDO, (1g 6a) 7p
- Stéphane Veilleux, VDO, (3g 3a) 6p
- Brandon ReidBrandon ReidBrandon Reid is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who has spent parts of three seasons in the National Hockey League.-Junior career:...
, VDO, (3g 3a) 6p - Karel Mosovsky, REG, (3g 3a) 6p
- Kevin Korol, REG, (3g 3a) 6p
- Kyle WanvigKyle WanvigKyle Wanvig is a Canadian ice hockey right winger who plays for Augsburger Panther.- Career :Wanvig was originally drafted 89th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, but he re-entered the draft and was selected 36th overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft...
, RD, (2g 4a) 6p - Paul Elliott, REG, (2g 4a) 6p
- Martin EratMartin EratMartin Erat is a Czech professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League .-Career:Erat was selected 191st overall, in the 7th round of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft...
, RD, (1g 5a) 6p - Eric FortierÉric FortierÉric Fortier, M.B., of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, is a recipient of the Medal of Bravery, a Canadian honour for acts of heroism.The citation reads:...
, VDO, (1g 5a) 6p
Goaltending leaders
- Chad DavidsonChad Davidson-Biography:Chad Davidson holds a BA, MA, and PhD in English from Cal State San Bernardino, the University of North Texas, and Binghamton University, respectively. He is currently Associate Professor of English at the University of West Georgia...
, REG (2.20 GAA) - Maxime DaigneaultMaxime DaigneaultMaxime Daigneault is a professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for the Windsor Wild of the LNAH. In 2001 Daigneault won the Hap Emms Memorial Trophy which is awarded to the outstanding goaltender at the Memorial Cup of the Canadian Hockey League.Maxime Daigneault was selected...
, VDO (3.22 GAA) - Shane Bendera, RD (3.91 GAA)
- Seamus KotykSeamus KotykSeamus Kotyk is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He has played professionally for the Cleveland Barons, Milwaukee Admirals and Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League . He also played for the HC TWK Innsbruck team in the Austrian Hockey League professional ice hockey league...
, OTT
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): Kyle WanvigKyle WanvigKyle Wanvig is a Canadian ice hockey right winger who plays for Augsburger Panther.- Career :Wanvig was originally drafted 89th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, but he re-entered the draft and was selected 36th overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft...
, Red Deer - 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): Brandon ReidBrandon ReidBrandon Reid is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who has spent parts of three seasons in the National Hockey League.-Junior career:...
, Val-d'Or - 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): Maxime DaigneaultMaxime DaigneaultMaxime Daigneault is a professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for the Windsor Wild of the LNAH. In 2001 Daigneault won the Hap Emms Memorial Trophy which is awarded to the outstanding goaltender at the Memorial Cup of the Canadian Hockey League.Maxime Daigneault was selected...
, Val-d'Or - 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...
(Leading Scorer): Simon GamacheSimon GamacheSimon Gamache is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for Fribourg-Gotteron of National League A in Switzerland.-Career:...
, Val-d'Or
All-star team
- Goaltender - Maxime Daigneault, Val-d'Or
- Defence - Paul Elliott, Regina; Chris Lyness, Val-d'Or & Ross Lupaschuk, Red Deer (tie)
- Forward - Brett Lysak, Regina; Simon Gamache, Val-d'Or; Kyle Wanvig, Red Deer