1978 Memorial Cup
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The 1978 Memorial Cup
occurred May 6-May 13 at the Sudbury Community Arena in Sudbury, Ontario
, and at the Sault Memorial Gardens
in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
. Participating teams were the winners of the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
and Western Hockey League
which were the Peterborough Petes
, Trois-Rivières Draveurs
and New Westminster Bruins
. New Westminster won their second Memorial Cup in a row, defeating Peterborough in the final game.
Final
, Doug Derkson, Jim Dobson
, Boris Fistric, Bill Hobbins, Bruce Howes, Randy Irving, John-Paul Kelly
, Terry Kirkham, Larry Lozinsky, Richard Martens, Scott McLeod, Neil Meadmore, Larry Melnyk
, John Ogrodnick
, Kent Reardon, Rick Slawson, Stan Smyl
, Carl Van Harrewyn, Brian Young
. 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 6-May 13 at the Sudbury Community Arena in Sudbury, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, and at the Sault Memorial Gardens
Sault Memorial Gardens
The Sault Memorial Gardens was the focal point of ice hockey in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, for 57 years from 1949 to 2006. It was located in the heart of the downtown district at 169 Queen Street...
in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Sault Ste. Marie is a city on the St. Marys River in Algoma District, Ontario, Canada. It is the third largest city in Northern Ontario, after Sudbury and Thunder Bay, with a population of 74,948. The community was founded as a French religious mission: Sault either means "jump" or "rapids" in...
. 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 Peterborough Petes
Peterborough Petes
The Peterborough Petes are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team has played in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, since 1956, and is the oldest continuously operating team in the league.-History:...
, Trois-Rivières Draveurs
Trois-Rivières Draveurs
The Trois-Rivières Draveurs were a junior ice hockey team playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. They played at the Colisée de Trois-Rivières, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The team was originally known as the Trois-Rivières Ducs and were a founding member of the QMJHL in 1969...
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 second Memorial Cup in a row, defeating Peterborough in the final game.
Round-robin standings
| GP | W | L | GF | GA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterborough Petes Peterborough Petes The Peterborough Petes are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team has played in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, since 1956, and is the oldest continuously operating team in the league.-History:... (OMJHL) |
4 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 10 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 18 |
| Trois-Rivières Draveurs Trois-Rivières Draveurs The Trois-Rivières Draveurs were a junior ice hockey team playing in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. They played at the Colisée de Trois-Rivières, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The team was originally known as the Trois-Rivières Ducs and were a founding member of the QMJHL in 1969... (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 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 18 |
Scores
Round-robin- May 6 Trois-Rivières 5-2 Peterborough
- May 7 Peterborough 7-2 New Westminster
- May 8 New Westminster 6-4 Trois-Rivières
- May 9 Peterborough 4-0 Trois-Rivières
- May 10 Peterborough 4-3 New Westminster (OT)
- May 11 New Westminster 6-3 Trois-Rivières
Final
- May 13 New Westminster 7-4 Peterborough
Winning roster
Ken BerryKen Berry (ice hockey)
Kenneth Edward Berry is a former National Hockey League winger.In 1978 he won the Memorial Cup 1978 with the New Westminster Bruins....
, Doug Derkson, Jim Dobson
Jim Dobson (ice hockey)
Jim Dobson is a retired NHL forward. He played in 12 NHL games with the Minnesota North Stars, Colorado Rockies, and Quebec Nordiques.-External links:...
, Boris Fistric, Bill Hobbins, Bruce Howes, Randy Irving, 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:...
, Terry Kirkham, Larry Lozinsky, Richard Martens, Scott McLeod, Neil Meadmore, Larry Melnyk
Larry Melnyk
Larry Joseph Melnyk is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Melnyk started his National Hockey League career with the Boston Bruins in 1980. He also played for the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, and Vancouver Canucks...
, John Ogrodnick
John Ogrodnick
John Alexander Ogrodnick is a retired professional ice hockey left winger who played fourteen seasons in the National Hockey League from 1979–80 through 1992–93, with the Detroit Red Wings, Quebec Nordiques, and New York Rangers....
, Kent Reardon, Rick Slawson, 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, 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...
. 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): Stan SmylStan SmylStanley 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...
, 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): Mark KirtonMark KirtonMark Robert Kirton is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 266 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, and Vancouver Canucks. He currently works as a realtor in Oakville, Ontario.- External links :...
, Peterborough - 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): Ken EllacottKen EllacottKenneth George Ellacott was a National Hockey League goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks in 1982–83.-External links:...
, Peterborough
All-star team
- Goal: Ken EllacottKen EllacottKenneth George Ellacott was a National Hockey League goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks in 1982–83.-External links:...
, Peterborough - Defence: Paul MacKinnonPaul MacKinnonPaul Gregory MacKinnon is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Selected by the Washington Capitals in the 1978 NHL Entry Draft, MacKinnon signed to play with the Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association...
, Peterborough; Brian YoungBrian 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...
, New Westminster - Centre: Mark KirtonMark KirtonMark Robert Kirton is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 266 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, and Vancouver Canucks. He currently works as a realtor in Oakville, Ontario.- External links :...
, Peterborough - Left wing: Normand Lefebvre, Trois-Rivières
- Right wing: Stan SmylStan SmylStanley 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...
, New Westminster