1982 Memorial Cup
Encyclopedia
The 1982 Memorial Cup was held between May 8 and May 15, 1982, at the Robert Guertin Arena in Hull, Quebec
. The champions of the Ontario Hockey League
(OHL), Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
(QMJHL) and Western Hockey League
(WHL) – the Kitchener Rangers
, Sherbrooke Castors
and Portland Winter Hawks respectively – competed for the championship in a double round-robin tournament
. The Winter Hawks became the first American based team to compete for the trophy, while the Rangers defeated the Beavers in the final to capture their first Memorial Cup
championship. Sherbrooke's Sean McKenna was named tournament most valuable player.
champions in the OHL having defeated the Ottawa 67's
in the final. The Sherbrooke Castors won the QMJHL's President's Cup
by defeating the Trois-Rivières Draveurs
. As the Castors had announced their intention to relocate to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu the following season, they hoped to leave Sherbrooke as national champions. The Portland Winter Hawks overcame the Regina Pats
in the WHL final to win that league's President's Cup. In doing so, they became the first American based team to compete for Canada's national junior championship. The Winter Hawks entered the tournament as favourite to win the title.
The tournament was held in a double round-robin format, with each squad playing their opponents twice. The Rangers were routed by the Castors 10–4 in the opening game, but rebounded to defeat the Winter Hawks 9–2 in the second. Brian Bellows
broke a Memorial Cup record in the second game, scoring the fastest goal to start a game in tournament history at 11 seconds. Portland then defeated Sherbrook 6–5 in overtime to bring all three teams to one win and one loss apiece. The Rangers rebounded from their opening loss to Sherbrooke, defeating the Castors 4–0 the second time around, but lost 4–2 to the Winter Hawks. Sherbrooke closed out the round robin with a 7–3 victory over Portland.
As all three teams tied with 2–2 records, the Rangers and Castors went through to the final via greater goal differential. The championship game was held on May 15 in front of 4,091 fans. The Rangers led the game 3–1 after the first period, and 5–2 after the second. Kitchener's Mike Eagles
put the game out of reach by scoring two short handed goals 14-seconds apart early in the third. For the Rangers, it was their first Memorial Cup championship in franchise history. Sherbrooke's Sean McKenna
was named tournament most valuable player after scoring 11 points in 5 games. His selection that upset the Rangers who felt that Brian Bellows
, who scored five points in the championship game, should have won the award.
Final
(NHL). Kitchener defencemen Al MacInnis
and Scott Stevens
both went on to Hall of Fame
careers. Both won the Stanley Cup
during their NHL careers, as did Brian Bellows
. Wendell Young
, Mike Eagles
, Mike Hough
, John Tucker, David Shaw, Grant Martin
, Jeff Larmer
, Mike Moher
and Perry Pelensky
also moved on from the Rangers to the NHL. From Sherbrooke, Sean McKenna
, John Chabot, Paul Boutilier
and Gerard Gallant
. And fom Portland, Gary Nylund
and Darrell May
.
, Darryl Boudreau, Kevin Casey, Louis Crawford, Mike Eagles
, Mike Hough
, Jeff Larmer
, Joel Levesque, Al MacInnis
, Grant Martin
, Mario Michieli, Mike Moher
, Dave Nicholls, Jim Ralph
, Robert Savard, Brad Schnurr, David Shaw, David Poldrugovac Scott Stevens
, John Tucker, Wendell Young
. Coach: Joe Crozier
All-star team
Source:
Hull, Quebec
Hull is the central and oldest part of the city of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. It is located on the west bank of the Gatineau River and the north shore of the Ottawa River, directly opposite Ottawa. As part of the Canadian National Capital Region, it contains offices for twenty thousand...
. The champions of the Ontario Hockey League
Ontario Hockey League
The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada....
(OHL), 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...
(QMJHL) 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...
(WHL) – the Kitchener Rangers
Kitchener Rangers
The Kitchener Rangers are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League that have called Kitchener, Ontario, Canada their home since 1963. The Rangers are a publicly owned hockey team, governed by a 40-person Board of Directors made up of season ticket subscribers. The Rangers hosted...
, 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 Portland Winter Hawks respectively – competed for the championship in a double round-robin tournament
Round-robin tournament
A round-robin tournament is a competition "in which each contestant meets all other contestants in turn".-Terminology:...
. The Winter Hawks became the first American based team to compete for the trophy, while the Rangers defeated the Beavers in the final to capture their first Memorial Cup
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...
championship. Sherbrooke's Sean McKenna was named tournament most valuable player.
Tournament
The Kitchener Rangers entered the tournament as J. Ross Robertson CupJ. Ross Robertson Cup
The J. Ross Robertson Cup is an ice hockey trophy awarded annually to the winner of the Ontario Hockey League playoff championship. It was presented by and named for John Ross Robertson, the president of the Ontario Hockey Association who served from 1899 to 1905.Originally it was awarded to the...
champions in the OHL having defeated 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:...
in the final. The Sherbrooke Castors won the QMJHL's President's Cup
President's Cup (QMJHL)
The President's Cup is awarded annually by the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League to the league's playoffs champion.--Winners—Teams that went on to win the Memorial Cup are listed in bold font.-External links:* List of trophy winners....
by defeating the 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...
. As the Castors had announced their intention to relocate to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu the following season, they hoped to leave Sherbrooke as national champions. The Portland Winter Hawks overcame the Regina Pats
Regina Pats
The Regina Pats are a junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League. The Pats are based out of Regina, Saskatchewan and the Brandt Centre is their home arena.-History:...
in the WHL final to win that league's President's Cup. In doing so, they became the first American based team to compete for Canada's national junior championship. The Winter Hawks entered the tournament as favourite to win the title.
The tournament was held in a double round-robin format, with each squad playing their opponents twice. The Rangers were routed by the Castors 10–4 in the opening game, but rebounded to defeat the Winter Hawks 9–2 in the second. Brian Bellows
Brian Bellows
Brian Bellows is a retired professional ice hockey player. He played nearly 1200 games in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota North Stars, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and the Washington Capitals...
broke a Memorial Cup record in the second game, scoring the fastest goal to start a game in tournament history at 11 seconds. Portland then defeated Sherbrook 6–5 in overtime to bring all three teams to one win and one loss apiece. The Rangers rebounded from their opening loss to Sherbrooke, defeating the Castors 4–0 the second time around, but lost 4–2 to the Winter Hawks. Sherbrooke closed out the round robin with a 7–3 victory over Portland.
As all three teams tied with 2–2 records, the Rangers and Castors went through to the final via greater goal differential. The championship game was held on May 15 in front of 4,091 fans. The Rangers led the game 3–1 after the first period, and 5–2 after the second. Kitchener's Mike Eagles
Mike Eagles
Michael Bryant Eagles is a former professional ice hockey forward who played sixteen seasons in the National Hockey League....
put the game out of reach by scoring two short handed goals 14-seconds apart early in the third. For the Rangers, it was their first Memorial Cup championship in franchise history. Sherbrooke's Sean McKenna
Sean McKenna (ice hockey)
Sean Michael McKenna is a former professional ice hockey forward. He was drafted in the third round, 56th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft. He played in the National Hockey League with the Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, and Toronto Maple Leafs.In his NHL career, McKenna...
was named tournament most valuable player after scoring 11 points in 5 games. His selection that upset the Rangers who felt that Brian Bellows
Brian Bellows
Brian Bellows is a retired professional ice hockey player. He played nearly 1200 games in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota North Stars, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and the Washington Capitals...
, who scored five points in the championship game, should have won the award.
Round-robin standings
| GP | W | L | GF | GA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 17 |
| Kitchener Rangers Kitchener Rangers The Kitchener Rangers are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League that have called Kitchener, Ontario, Canada their home since 1963. The Rangers are a publicly owned hockey team, governed by a 40-person Board of Directors made up of season ticket subscribers. The Rangers hosted... (OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
4 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 16 |
| Portland Winter Hawks Portland Winter Hawks The Portland Winterhawks are a major junior ice hockey team based in Portland, Oregon, playing in the Western Hockey League, a member league in the Canadian Hockey League. They play their home games at the Memorial Coliseum, though typically a few games each season are also played 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 | 15 | 23 |
Scores
Round-robin- May 8 Sherbrooke 10–4 Kitchener
- May 9 Kitchener 9–2 Portland
- May 10 Portland 6–5 Sherbrooke
- May 11 Kitchener 4–0 Sherbrooke
- May 12 Portland 4–2 Kitchener
- May 13 Sherbrooke 7–3 Portland
Final
- May 15 Kitchener 7–4 Sherbrooke
Players
Several players from this tournament went on to play in the National Hockey LeagueNational Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
(NHL). Kitchener defencemen Al MacInnis
Al MacInnis
Allan MacInnis is a Canadian former ice hockey defenceman who played 23 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues. A first round selection of the Flames in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft, he went on to become a 13-time All-Star...
and Scott Stevens
Scott Stevens
Ronald Scott Stevens is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman. Stevens played 22 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Washington Capitals, St. Louis Blues, and the New Jersey Devils...
both went on to Hall of Fame
Hockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dedicated to the history of ice hockey, it is both a museum and a hall of fame. It holds exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League records, memorabilia and NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup...
careers. Both won the Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...
during their NHL careers, as did Brian Bellows
Brian Bellows
Brian Bellows is a retired professional ice hockey player. He played nearly 1200 games in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota North Stars, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and the Washington Capitals...
. Wendell Young
Wendell Young
Wendell Edward Young is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently the general manager of the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, Mike Eagles
Mike Eagles
Michael Bryant Eagles is a former professional ice hockey forward who played sixteen seasons in the National Hockey League....
, Mike Hough
Mike Hough
Michael Lloyd Hough is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League from 1986–87 until 1998–99....
, John Tucker, David Shaw, Grant Martin
Grant Martin
Grant Michael Martin is a retired Canadian ice hockey player. Drafted in 1980 by the Vancouver Canucks, Martin also played for the Washington Capitals.-External links:*...
, Jeff Larmer
Jeff Larmer
Jeffrey Larmer is a professional ice hockey player who played 158 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Chicago Black Hawks, New Jersey Devils, and Colorado Rockies.- References :...
, Mike Moher
Mike Moher
Mike Moher is a retired ice hockey right winger. He played junior hockey for the Kitchener Rangers with whom he won the Memorial Cup in 1982. He also won a gold medal with the Canadian junior team at the 1982 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships...
and Perry Pelensky
Perry Pelensky
Perry Pelensky was a professional ice hockey player who played four games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Chicago Black Hawks.- References :...
also moved on from the Rangers to the NHL. From Sherbrooke, Sean McKenna
Sean McKenna (ice hockey)
Sean Michael McKenna is a former professional ice hockey forward. He was drafted in the third round, 56th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft. He played in the National Hockey League with the Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, and Toronto Maple Leafs.In his NHL career, McKenna...
, John Chabot, Paul Boutilier
Paul Boutilier
Paul André Boutilier is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman. He was a member of the Stanley Cup champion New York Islanders in 1983.-Playing career:...
and Gerard Gallant
Gerard Gallant
Gerard "Turk" Gallant is a Canadian ice hockey coach and former NHL player.Gallant was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft, sixth round, one-hundred seventh overall....
. And fom Portland, Gary Nylund
Gary Nylund
Gary Nylund is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played 608 National Hockey League games for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks and New York Islanders. Following his retirement, Nylund became a firefighter in Delta, British Columbia...
and Darrell May
Darrell May
Darrell Kevin May is a former Major League Baseball starting pitcher who last played for the New York Yankees. May stands at 6'2" tall and weighs 190 pounds...
.
Winning roster
Brian BellowsBrian Bellows
Brian Bellows is a retired professional ice hockey player. He played nearly 1200 games in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota North Stars, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and the Washington Capitals...
, Darryl Boudreau, Kevin Casey, Louis Crawford, Mike Eagles
Mike Eagles
Michael Bryant Eagles is a former professional ice hockey forward who played sixteen seasons in the National Hockey League....
, Mike Hough
Mike Hough
Michael Lloyd Hough is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League from 1986–87 until 1998–99....
, Jeff Larmer
Jeff Larmer
Jeffrey Larmer is a professional ice hockey player who played 158 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Chicago Black Hawks, New Jersey Devils, and Colorado Rockies.- References :...
, Joel Levesque, Al MacInnis
Al MacInnis
Allan MacInnis is a Canadian former ice hockey defenceman who played 23 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues. A first round selection of the Flames in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft, he went on to become a 13-time All-Star...
, Grant Martin
Grant Martin
Grant Michael Martin is a retired Canadian ice hockey player. Drafted in 1980 by the Vancouver Canucks, Martin also played for the Washington Capitals.-External links:*...
, Mario Michieli, Mike Moher
Mike Moher
Mike Moher is a retired ice hockey right winger. He played junior hockey for the Kitchener Rangers with whom he won the Memorial Cup in 1982. He also won a gold medal with the Canadian junior team at the 1982 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships...
, Dave Nicholls, Jim Ralph
Jim Ralph
Jim Ralph is a media personality and retired professional hockey player from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada.From 1978 to 1989, he played for numerous OHL and AHL teams, including the Ottawa 67s, the Springfield Indians, and the Newmarket Saints...
, Robert Savard, Brad Schnurr, David Shaw, David Poldrugovac Scott Stevens
Scott Stevens
Ronald Scott Stevens is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman. Stevens played 22 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Washington Capitals, St. Louis Blues, and the New Jersey Devils...
, John Tucker, Wendell Young
Wendell Young
Wendell Edward Young is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently the general manager of the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:...
. Coach: Joe Crozier
Joe Crozier
Joseph Richard Crozier is a former professional ice hockey defenceman and head coach who played and coached primarily in the minor leagues....
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): Sean McKennaSean McKenna (ice hockey)Sean Michael McKenna is a former professional ice hockey forward. He was drafted in the third round, 56th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft. He played in the National Hockey League with the Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, and Toronto Maple Leafs.In his NHL career, McKenna...
, Sherbrooke - 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): Brian BellowsBrian BellowsBrian Bellows is a retired professional ice hockey player. He played nearly 1200 games in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota North Stars, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and the Washington Capitals...
, Kitchener - 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): Michel Morrissette, Sherbrooke
All-star team
- Goal: Michel Morrissette, Sherbrooke
- Defence: Paul BoutilierPaul BoutilierPaul André Boutilier is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman. He was a member of the Stanley Cup champion New York Islanders in 1983.-Playing career:...
, Sherbrooke; Gary NylundGary NylundGary Nylund is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played 608 National Hockey League games for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks and New York Islanders. Following his retirement, Nylund became a firefighter in Delta, British Columbia...
, Portland, Al MacInnisAl MacInnisAllan MacInnis is a Canadian former ice hockey defenceman who played 23 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues. A first round selection of the Flames in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft, he went on to become a 13-time All-Star...
, Kitchener - Centre: John Chabot, Sherbrooke
- Left wing: Jeff LarmerJeff LarmerJeffrey Larmer is a professional ice hockey player who played 158 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Chicago Black Hawks, New Jersey Devils, and Colorado Rockies.- References :...
, Kitchener - Right wing: Sean McKennaSean McKenna (ice hockey)Sean Michael McKenna is a former professional ice hockey forward. He was drafted in the third round, 56th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft. He played in the National Hockey League with the Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, and Toronto Maple Leafs.In his NHL career, McKenna...
, Sherbrooke
Source: