Here are some interesting Memorial Cup records to ponder as the 2023 edition of the tournament is played in Kamloops.
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS:
MOST CUPS WON BY A PLAYER
• 3: Ryan Huska, Kamloops Blazers (1992, 1994, 1995)
• 3: Tyson Nash, Kamloops Blazers (1992, 1994, 1995)
• 3: Darcy Tucker, Kamloops Blazers (1992, 1994, 1995)
• 3: Robert Savard, Cornwall Royals (1980, 1981), Kitchener (1982)
MOST CUPS WON BY A COACH
• 3: Don Hay, Kamloops Blazers (1994, 1995), Vancouver Giants (2007)
• 2: Tracy Shaw, Oshawa Generals (1939, 1940)
• 2: Joe Primeau, Toronto St. Michael’s (1945, 1947)
• 2: Leighton “Hap” Emms, Barrie Flyers (1951, 1953)
• 2: Walter “Turk” Broda, Toronto Marlboros (1955, 1956)
• 2: Roger Bedard, Montreal Jr. Canadiens (1969, 1970)
• 2: George Armstrong, Toronto Marlboros (1973, 1975)
• 2: Ernie McLean, New Westminster Bruins (1977, 1978)
• 2: Bryan Maxwell, Medicine Hat Tigers (1978), Spokane Chiefs (1991)
• 2: Al Ritchie, Regina Pats (1925, 1930)
• 2: Bill Hancock, Owen Sound Greys (1927), Newmarket Redmen (1933), shared with Father J. Spratt
• 2: Harry Neil, Winnipeg Monarchs (1935, 1937)
• 2: Brian Kilrea, Ottawa 67’s (1984, 1999)
• 2: Bob Boughner, Windsor Spitfires (2009, 10)
• 2: Dale Hunter, London Knights (2005, 2016)
MOST CUPS WON BY MANAGER
• 3: Bob Brown, Kamloops Blazers (1992, 1994, 1995)
• 3: Matt Leyden, Oshawa Generals (1939, ’1940, 1944)
• 3: Warren Rychel, Windsor Spitfires (2009, 2010, 2017)
Team Records (since round-robin format began in 1972)
MOST CHAMPIONSHIPS
• 3: Kamloops Blazers (1992, 1994, 1995)
• 3: Cornwall Royals (1972, 1980, 1981)
• 3: Windsor Spitfires (2009, ’10, ’17)
MOST CHAMPIONSHIPS (FRANCHISE)
• 5: New Westminster/Kamloops (1977, 1978, 1992, 1994, 1995)
MOST CONSECUTIVE CHAMPIONSHIPS
• 2: Kamloops Blazers (1994, 1995)
• 2: New Westminster Bruins (1977, 1978)
• 2: Cornwall Royals (1980, 1981)
• 2: Medicine Hat Tigers (1987, 1988)
• 2: Windsor Spitfires (2009, 2010)
MOST TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES
• 9: Peterborough Petes (1972, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1989, 1993, 1996, 2006, 2023)
• 7: Kamloops Blazers (1984, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1995, 2023)
• 7: Quebec Remparts (1973, 1974, 1976, 2003, 2006, 2015, 2023)
• 7: Gatineau/Hull Olympique (1986, 1988, 1995, 1997, 2003, 2004, 2008)
• 6: Kitchener Rangers (1981, 1982, 1984, 1990, 2003, 2008)
• 6: Guelph Storm (1996, 1998, 2002, 2004, 2014, 2019)
• 5: Laval Voisins/Titan(1983, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994)
• 5: Oshawa Generals (1983, 1987, 1990, 1997, 2015)
• 5: Kelowna Rockets (2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2015)
• 5: London Knights (2005, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016)
• 5: Brandon Wheat Kings (1979, 1995,1996, 2010, 2016)
MOST APPEARANCES (FRANCHISE)
• 11: New Westminster/Kamloops (1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1984, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1995, 2023)
MOST CONSECUTIVE APPEARANCES
• 4: New Westminster Bruins (1975, 1976, 1977, 1978)
• 3: Peterborough Petes (1978, 1979, 1980)
• 3: Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (1991, 1992, 1993)
• 3: Kelowna Rockets (2003, 2004, 2005)
• 3: London Knights (2012, 2013, 2014)
MOST FINAL GAME APPEARANCES
• 6: Peterborough Petes (1972, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1993, 1996)
• 6: Kitchener Rangers (1981, 1982, 1984, 1990, 2003, 2008)
• 4: New Westminster Bruins (1975, 1976, 1977, 1978)
• 4: Oshawa Generals (1983, 1987, 1990, 2015)
• 4: Gatineau/Hull Olympiques (1986, 1997, 2003, 2004)
• 4: Windsor Spitfires (1988, 2009, 2010, 2017)
MOST TOURNAMENT WINS
• 20: Peterborough Petes (8 appearances, 37 games)
• 17: Kitchener Rangers (6 appearances, 28 games)
• 15: Kamloops Blazers (6 appearances, 25 games)
• 15: Windsor Spitfires (4 appearances, 18 games)
LONGEST WINNING STREAK
• 12: Kamloops Blazers (second game in 1992 to final in 1995)*
• 12: Windsor Spitfires (third game in 2009 to final in 2017)*
• 6: Medicine Hat Tigers (second game in 1987 to second game in 1988)
* active streak
— Canadian Hockey League data
