This Sunday evening, watch the Windsor Spitfires win their second consecutive Memorial Cup. That’s right, win. They’ll play either the Calgary Hitmen or Brandon Wheat Kings. But Windsor’s opponent is inconsequential. The Spitfires are way too good. Way too savvy. Way too experienced to lose. And a second straight Memorial Cup will put them in very elite company. (more…)
On May 21, 2010, In Hockey, By Big Mouth
On May 10, 2010, In Hockey, By Big Mouth
Just after noon today, the Canadian Hockey League is set to announce that the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors will be the host team for the 2011 Memorial Cup tournament. Bringing major junior hockey’s pinnacle event to Hershey Centre, and Mississauga, is the absolute WRONG decision for the CHL to make. The city, and fans of the Majors (both of them) do not deserve this honour. Not even close. And deserving cities like Barrie and Windsor just got screwed. (more…)