1979 Memorial Cup
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The 1979 Memorial Cup
occurred May 6-May 13 at the Palais des Sports
in Sherbrooke, Quebec
, the Colisée de Trois-Rivières
in Trois-Rivières
, Quebec
and at the Verdun Auditorium
in Verdun, 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 Peterborough Petes
, Trois-Rivières Draveurs
and Brandon Wheat Kings
. Peterborough won their first Memorial Cup, defeating Brandon in the final game.
Final
, Dave Beckon, Terry Bovair, Carmine Cirella, Keith Crowder
, Ken Ellacott
, Dave Fenyves, Larry Floyd
, Bill Gardner, Chris Halyk, Anssi Melametsa
, Larry Murphy, Mark Reeds
, Brad Ryder, Stuart Smith
, Greg Theberge
, Tim Trimper
, Jim Weimer. Coach: Gary Green
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 Palais des Sports
Palais des Sports (Sherbrooke)
The Palais des Sports is a 5,328-seat multi-purpose arena in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. It was built in 1965. Starting in 2012, this arena will be home to the Sherbrooke Phoenix of the QMJHL....
in Sherbrooke, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
, the Colisée de Trois-Rivières
Colisée de Trois-Rivières
The Colisée de Trois-Rivières is the main arena in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. It was home to the Trois-Rivières Draveurs of the QMJHL from 1969 to 1992. It has a capacity of 3,500, with 2,700 seated....
in Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières means three rivers in French and may refer to:in Canada*Trois-Rivières, the largest city in the Mauricie region of Quebec, Canada*Circuit Trois-Rivières, a racetrack in Trois-Rivières, Quebec...
, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
and at the Verdun Auditorium
Verdun Auditorium
The Verdun Auditorium is the main arena in the Montreal borough of Verdun, Quebec, Canada. The building was constructed in 1938 and holds 4,114. The largest arena in the west end of Montreal, the complex also is home to Arena Denis Savard, a small minor-hockey rink, attached to its side...
in Verdun, 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 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 Brandon Wheat Kings
Brandon Wheat Kings
The Brandon Wheat Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Brandon, Manitoba. They compete in the Western Hockey League, and joined the league in the 1967–68 season. Prior to that they played in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and were known as the Brandon Elks for a short time in the...
. Peterborough won their first Memorial Cup, defeating Brandon in the final game.
Round-robin standings
| GP | W | L | GF | GA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Wheat Kings Brandon Wheat Kings The Brandon Wheat Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Brandon, Manitoba. They compete in the Western Hockey League, and joined the league in the 1967–68 season. Prior to that they played in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and were known as the Brandon Elks for a short time in the... (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 | 16 | 14 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 15 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 13 |
Scores
Round-robin- May 6 Trois-Rivières 4-3 Peterborough
- May 7 Trois-Rivières 4-1 Brandon
- May 8 Peterborough 7-6 Brandon (OT)
- May 9 Peterborough 3-2 Trois-Rivières
- May 10 Brandon 6-1 Trois-Rivières
- May 11 Brandon 3-2 Peterborough
Final
- May 11 Peterborough 2-1 Brandon (OT)
Winning roster
Bob AttwellBob Attwell
Robert Allan Attwell is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 22 games in the National Hockey League with the Colorado Rockies between 1979 and 1981. His father, Ron Attwell, and two of his uncles also played in the NHL.- References :...
, Dave Beckon, Terry Bovair, Carmine Cirella, Keith Crowder
Keith Crowder
Keith Scott Crowder is a retired professional ice hockey right winger who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League from 1980–81 until 1989–90.-Playing career:...
, Ken Ellacott
Ken Ellacott
Kenneth George Ellacott was a National Hockey League goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks in 1982–83.-External links:...
, Dave Fenyves, Larry Floyd
Larry Floyd
Larry David Floyd is a retired ice hockey centre. He also played roller hockey for the San Diego Barracudas in the RHI.-Playing career:...
, Bill Gardner, Chris Halyk, Anssi Melametsa
Anssi Melametsä
Anssi Ilari Melametsä is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League and SM-Liiga. He played for Jokerit, HIFK, and Winnipeg Jets.- External links :...
, Larry Murphy, Mark Reeds
Mark Reeds
Mark Reeds is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the NHL, and is currently an assistant coach of the Ottawa Senators of the NHL.-Playing career:...
, Brad Ryder, Stuart Smith
Stuart Smith (ice hockey)
Stuart Ernest "Stu" Smith is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 4 games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens. He was born in Basswood, Manitoba.-External links:...
, Greg Theberge
Greg Theberge
Greg Ray Theberge is a retired Canadian ice hockey player, and is the grandson of former NHL player and Hall of Famer Dit Clapper....
, Tim Trimper
Tim Trimper
Timothy Edward Trimper is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 190 games in the National Hockey League for the Minnesota North Stars, Winnipeg Jets, and Chicago Black Hawks.-External links:...
, Jim Weimer. Coach: Gary Green
Gary Green
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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): Bart Hunter, Brandon - 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): Chris Halyk, 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): Bart Hunter, Brandon
All-star team
- Goal: Bart Hunter, Brandon
- Defence: Norman Rochefort, Trois-Rivières; Brad McCrimmonBrad McCrimmonByron Brad McCrimmon from Plenty, Saskatchewan, was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and coach. McCrimmon played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1979 and 1997. From 1997 to his death, he was a coach, ultimately with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of the Kontinental Hockey League...
, Brandon - Centre: Laurie BoschmanLaurie BoschmanLaurie Joseph Boschman is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey centre who played in the NHL for 14 seasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, New Jersey Devils and Ottawa Senators, a team in which he was captain of in his final NHL season.He currently lives in...
, Brandon - Left wing: Ray AllisonRay AllisonRaymond Peter Allison is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 7 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Hartford Whalers and Philadelphia Flyers.-Playing career:...
, Brandon - Right wing: Tim TrimperTim TrimperTimothy Edward Trimper is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 190 games in the National Hockey League for the Minnesota North Stars, Winnipeg Jets, and Chicago Black Hawks.-External links:...
, Peterborough