1977 Memorial Cup
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The 1977 Memorial Cup
occurred May 8-May 14 at the Pacific Coliseum
in Vancouver, British Columbia. Participating teams were the winners of the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
and Western Hockey League
which were the Ottawa 67's
, Sherbrooke Castors
and New Westminster Bruins
. New Westminster won their first Memorial Cup, defeating Ottawa in the final game.
Final
, Jerry Bell, Randy Betty, Ray Creasy, Larry Dean
, Doug Derkson, Don Hobbins, John-Paul Kelly
, Mark Lofthouse
, Brad Maxwell
, Dave Orleski
, Blaine Peterson, Randy Rudnyk, Stan Smyl
, Carl Van Harrewyn, Carey Walker, Brian Young
, Miles Zaharko
. Coach: Ernie McLean
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 8-May 14 at the Pacific Coliseum
Pacific Coliseum
Pacific Coliseum is an indoor arena, at Hastings Park, in Vancouver, British Columbia.Completed in 1968, at the former site of the Pacific National Exhibition, the arena currently holds 16,281, for ice hockey, though capacity at its opening was 15,713....
in Vancouver, British Columbia. 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 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:...
, Sherbrooke Castors
Sherbrooke Castors
The Sherbrooke Castors or Sherbrooke Beavers was the name of two different junior ice hockey teams in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Both franchises played at the Palais des Sports in Sherbrooke, Quebec.-Original Castors:...
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...
. New Westminster won their first Memorial Cup, defeating Ottawa in the final game.
Round-robin standings
| GP | W | L | GF | GA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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:... (OMJHL) |
4 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 13 |
| 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... ) |
4 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 14 |
| Sherbrooke Castors Sherbrooke Castors The Sherbrooke Castors or Sherbrooke Beavers was the name of two different junior ice hockey teams in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Both franchises played at the Palais des Sports in Sherbrooke, Quebec.-Original Castors:... (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... ) |
4 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 19 |
Scores
Round-robin- May 8 New Westminster 7-6 Ottawa
- May 9 New Westminster 4-2 Sherbrooke
- May 10 Ottawa 6-1 Sherbrooke
- May 11 Ottawa 4-3 New Westminster (OT)
- May 12 New Westminster 4-2 Sherbrooke
- May 13 Ottawa 5-2 Sherbrooke
Final
- May 14 New Westminster 6-5 Ottawa
Winning roster
Bruce Andres, Barry BeckBarry Beck
Barry 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...
, Jerry Bell, Randy Betty, Ray Creasy, Larry Dean
Larry Dean
Larry Dean is an American football linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was signed by the Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Valdosta State....
, Doug Derkson, Don Hobbins, John-Paul Kelly
John-Paul Kelly
John-Paul Kelly is a retired ice hockey player. He played 400 games for the Los Angeles Kings.-External links:...
, Mark Lofthouse
Mark Lofthouse
Mark Allen Lofthouse is a former Canadian ice hockey player. He was a goalscorer.Drafted in 1977 by both the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League and the Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association, Lofthouse also played for the Detroit Red Wings.Lofthouse suited up for the Capitals...
, Brad Maxwell
Brad Maxwell
Brad Robert Maxwell is a former professional ice hockey player renowned as a playmaking defenceman. After having won the Memorial Cup in 1977 as a member of the New Westminster Bruins, Maxwell was selected seventh overall in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft by the Minnesota North Stars...
, Dave Orleski
Dave Orleski
David Eugene Orleski is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 2 games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens.-External links:...
, Blaine Peterson, Randy Rudnyk, Stan Smyl
Stan Smyl
Stanley Philip Smyl is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger. As a junior, he appeared in three consecutive Memorial Cups with the New Westminster Bruins, winning the championship twice in 1977 and 1978...
, Carl Van Harrewyn, Carey Walker, Brian Young
Brian Young (ice hockey)
Brian Donald Young was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played eight games in the National Hockey League with the Chicago Black Hawks. Young was a fourth round selection by the Hawks in the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft. He spent the majority of his career with Schwenningen ERC of the...
, Miles Zaharko
Miles Zaharko
Miles Zaharko is a Canadian professional ice hockey player whose career extended from 1977 to 1984....
. Coach: Ernie McLean
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): 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 - 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): Bobby Smith, Ottawa - 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): Pat RigginPat RigginPatrick Michael Riggin is a retired former National Hockey League goaltender who played for the Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins, as well as the Birmingham Bulls of the World Hockey Association...
, Ottawa
All-star team
- Goal: Pat RigginPat RigginPatrick Michael Riggin is a retired former National Hockey League goaltender who played for the Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins, as well as the Birmingham Bulls of the World Hockey Association...
, Ottawa - Defence: 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; Brad MaxwellBrad MaxwellBrad Robert Maxwell is a former professional ice hockey player renowned as a playmaking defenceman. After having won the Memorial Cup in 1977 as a member of the New Westminster Bruins, Maxwell was selected seventh overall in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft by the Minnesota North Stars...
, New Westminster - Centre: Bobby Smith, Ottawa
- Left wing: Jere GillisJere GillisJere Alan Gillis is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player, actor and stuntman....
, Sherbrooke - Right wing: Mark LofthouseMark LofthouseMark Allen Lofthouse is a former Canadian ice hockey player. He was a goalscorer.Drafted in 1977 by both the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League and the Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association, Lofthouse also played for the Detroit Red Wings.Lofthouse suited up for the Capitals...
, New Westminster