1976 Memorial Cup
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The 1976 Memorial Cup
occurred May 9-May 16 at the Montreal Forum
in Montreal, Quebec. Participating teams were the winners of the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
and Western Hockey League
which were the Hamilton Fincups
, Quebec Remparts
and New Westminster Bruins
. Hamilton won their second Memorial Cup, and first since changing their name to Fincups, defeating New Westminster in the final game.
Semi-Final
Final
, Mike Fedorko
, Steve Hazlett
, Cal Herd, Denis Houle, Willie Huber
, Al Jensen
, Mike Keating
, Archie King, Joe Kowal
, Mark Locken, Ted Long, Dale McCourt
, Bob Mierkalns, Mark Perras, Bill Reilly, Ron Roscoe, Al Secord
, Ric Seiling
, Danny Shearer, Ed Smith, Rob Street, Sean Sullivan
. Coach: Bert Templeton
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 9-May 16 at the Montreal Forum
Montreal Forum
The Montreal Forum was an indoor arena located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Called "the most storied building in hockey history" by Sporting News, it was home of the National Hockey League's Montreal Maroons from 1924 to 1938 and the Montreal Canadiens from 1926 to 1996...
in Montreal, Quebec. Participating teams were the winners of the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League, 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 Hamilton Fincups
Hamilton Fincups
The Fincups were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League for 4 years, from 1974 to 1978. The team played in Hamilton, Ontario for three years, and in St. Catharines, Ontario for one.-History:...
, Quebec Remparts
Québec Remparts
There have been two junior ice hockey franchises known as the Quebec Remparts that played in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The first franchise played from 1969 to 1985; the current franchise has played since 1997. Both franchises were based out of Quebec City, Quebec...
and New Westminster Bruins
New Westminster Bruins
The New Westminster Bruins were a junior ice hockey team from the Western Hockey League. There were two franchises that carried this name:* 1971–1981...
. Hamilton won their second Memorial Cup, and first since changing their name to Fincups, defeating New Westminster in the final game.
Round-robin standings
| GP | W | L | GF | GA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Fincups Hamilton Fincups The Fincups were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League for 4 years, from 1974 to 1978. The team played in Hamilton, Ontario for three years, and in St. Catharines, Ontario for one.-History:... (OMJHL) |
2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 8 |
| New Westminster Bruins New Westminster Bruins The New Westminster Bruins were a junior ice hockey team from the Western Hockey League. There were two franchises that carried this name:* 1971–1981... (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... ) |
2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 10 |
| Quebec Remparts Québec Remparts There have been two junior ice hockey franchises known as the Quebec Remparts that played in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The first franchise played from 1969 to 1985; the current franchise has played since 1997. Both franchises were based out of Quebec City, Quebec... (QMJHL 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... ) |
2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
Scores
Round-robin- May 9 Quebec 4-3 Hamilton
- May 10 New Westminster 4-2 Quebec
- May 12 Hamilton 8-4 New Westminster
Semi-Final
- May 14 New Westminster 10-3 Quebec
Final
- May 16 Hamilton 5-2 New Westminster
Winning roster
Joe ContiniJoe Contini
Joseph Mario Contini is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 68 games in the National Hockey League for the Colorado Rockies and Minnesota North Stars.-External links:...
, Mike Fedorko
Mike Fedorko
Mike Fedorko is a former professional ice hockey player who played four games with the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association in 1977. Previously, he played three seasons with the Hamilton Fincups in the Ontario Hockey Association, and was a part of the Memorial Cup winning team in 1976...
, Steve Hazlett
Steve Hazlett
Stephen Edward Hazlett is a retired professional ice hockey player who in the 1979–80 NHL season played in his only National Hockey League game for the Vancouver Canucks.-External links:...
, Cal Herd, Denis Houle, Willie Huber
Willie Huber
Wilhelm Heinrich Huber , was a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who spent ten years in the National Hockey League , primarily with the Detroit Red Wings and New York Rangers. Born in West Germany, Huber's family moved to Canada when he was an infant. He represented Canada in...
, Al Jensen
Al Jensen
Allan Raymond Jensen is a former Canadian ice hockey goaltender.Selected 31st overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1978 NHL Entry Draft, Jensen only played one game for the Red Wings before he was traded to the Washington Capitals in July 1981 in exchange for Mark Lofthouse...
, Mike Keating
Mike Keating
Michael Joseph Keating is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played in one National Hockey League game for the New York Rangers during the 1977–78 NHL season.-External links:...
, Archie King, Joe Kowal
Joe Kowal
Joseph Douglas Kowal is a former professional ice hockey left wing. He was drafted in the second round, 33rd overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1976 NHL Amateur Draft. He played in 22 games in the National Hockey League with the Sabres, recording five assists.-External links:...
, Mark Locken, Ted Long, Dale McCourt
Dale McCourt
Dale Allen McCourt is a former NHL ice hockey forward. Dale began his junior hockey career with the Hamilton Red Wings in 1972–73. Two years later he was the team captain of the 1976 Memorial Cup champion Hamilton Fincups. In 1977 he led the team to the Hamilton Spectator Trophy...
, Bob Mierkalns, Mark Perras, Bill Reilly, Ron Roscoe, Al Secord
Al Secord
Alan William Secord is a retired professional ice hockey left wing who played in the National Hockey League for twelve seasons from 1978–79 until 1989–90.-Playing career:...
, Ric Seiling
Ric Seiling
Richard James Seiling is a retired former professional ice hockey player. He spent the majority of his 738-game NHL career with the Buffalo Sabres, but also played one season for the Detroit Red Wings. After his retirement he became a successful harness racer. He is the younger brother of fellow...
, Danny Shearer, Ed Smith, Rob Street, Sean Sullivan
Sean Sullivan (ice hockey)
Sean Sullivan is a professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Worcester Sharks in the American Hockey League...
. Coach: Bert Templeton
Bert Templeton
Bert Templeton was a junior ice hockey coach. He worked primarily in the Ontario Hockey League from 1974 to 2003....
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): Dale McCourtDale McCourtDale Allen McCourt is a former NHL ice hockey forward. Dale began his junior hockey career with the Hamilton Red Wings in 1972–73. Two years later he was the team captain of the 1976 Memorial Cup champion Hamilton Fincups. In 1977 he led the team to the Hamilton Spectator Trophy...
, Hamilton - 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): Richard Shinske, New Westminster - 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): Maurice Barrette, Quebec
All-star team
- Goal: Maurice Barrette, Quebec
- Defence: Jean GagnonJean GagnonJean Gagnon is a Canadian-born former ice hockey player who played 20 seasons of professional hockey, including 6 seasons with HC Fribourg-Gottéron in the Swiss National League A.-Awards and honours:-External links:...
, Quebec; Barry BeckBarry BeckBarry Beck is a retired former professional ice hockey player who was drafted second overall in both the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft and the 1977 WHA Amateur Draft from the New Westminster Bruins. Beck helped the Bruins to the Memorial Cup in 1977. He opted to move to the NHL over the WHA, and began...
, New Westminster - Centre: Dale McCourtDale McCourtDale Allen McCourt is a former NHL ice hockey forward. Dale began his junior hockey career with the Hamilton Red Wings in 1972–73. Two years later he was the team captain of the 1976 Memorial Cup champion Hamilton Fincups. In 1977 he led the team to the Hamilton Spectator Trophy...
, Hamilton - Left wing: Ric SeilingRic SeilingRichard James Seiling is a retired former professional ice hockey player. He spent the majority of his 738-game NHL career with the Buffalo Sabres, but also played one season for the Detroit Red Wings. After his retirement he became a successful harness racer. He is the younger brother of fellow...
, Hamilton - Right wing: Harold PhillipoffHarold PhillipoffHarold M. Phillipoff is a former professional ice hockey left winger. He was drafted in the first round, 10th overall, by the Atlanta Flames in the 1976 NHL Amateur Draft...
, New Westminster