2003 Memorial Cup
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The 2003 Memorial Cup
occurred May 17-25 at the Colisée Pepsi
in Quebec City, Quebec. It featured the host team, the Quebec Remparts
as well as the winners of the Ontario Hockey League
, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
and the Western Hockey League
which were the Kitchener Rangers
, Hull Olympiques and the Kelowna Rockets
respectively. The Kitchener Rangers won their second ever Memorial Cup, their first being in 1982. They beat the Hull Olympiques in the final, who were trying to win their first Memorial Cup since 1997 when they won it on home ice.
Semi-final
Final
, Jesse Boucher, Gregory Campbell, Mike Chmielewski, David Clarkson
, Scott Dickie, Carlo DiRienzo, Nick Duff, T.J. Eason, Steve Eminger
, Cam Fergus, Matt Grennier, George Halkidis
, Thomas Harrison, Kevin Hurley, Petr Kanko
, Adam Keefe, Matt Manias, Rafal Martynowski, Chad McCaffrey, Matt McCann
, Paul McFarland, Evan McGrath
, Nathan O'Nabigon, Mike Richards
, Derek Roy
(Captain)
, Marcus Smith
. Head Coach: Peter DeBoer
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 17-25 at the Colisée Pepsi
Colisée Pepsi
Colisée Pepsi , formerly the Colisée de Québec , is a multi-purpose arena in Quebec City, Quebec.It was the home of the WHA and NHL Quebec Nordiques from 1972–1995, and is currently the home of the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
in Quebec City, Quebec. It featured the host team, the 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...
as well as the winners 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....
, 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 the 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 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...
, Hull Olympiques and the Kelowna Rockets
Kelowna Rockets
The Kelowna Rockets are a major junior ice hockey team based in Kelowna, British Columbia. The Rockets play in the Western Hockey League , out of the Canadian Hockey League . They play their home games at Prospera Place....
respectively. The Kitchener Rangers won their second ever Memorial Cup, their first being in 1982. They beat the Hull Olympiques in the final, who were trying to win their first Memorial Cup since 1997 when they won it on home ice.
Round-robin standings
| GP | W | L | GF | GA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.... ) |
3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 6 |
| Hull Olympiques (QMJHL) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 8 |
| Kelowna Rockets Kelowna Rockets The Kelowna Rockets are a major junior ice hockey team based in Kelowna, British Columbia. The Rockets play in the Western Hockey League , out of the Canadian Hockey League . They play their home games at Prospera Place.... (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... ) |
3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 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... (host) |
3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 12 |
Scores
- May 17: Kitchener 4-3 Quebec
- May 18: Hull 4-1 Kelowna
- May 19: Kelowna 3-2 Quebec
- May 20: Kitchener 4-1 Hull
- May 21: Kitchener 4-2 Kelowna
- May 22: Hull 5-3 Quebec
Semi-final
- May 24: Hull 2-1 Kelowna
Final
- May 25: Kitchener 6-3 Hull
Winning team
Andre BenoitAndré Benoit
Andre Benoit is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Benoit is currently a member of the Spartak Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League. Benoit has played for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League , the Binghamton Senators and Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League...
, Jesse Boucher, Gregory Campbell, Mike Chmielewski, David Clarkson
David Clarkson (ice hockey)
David Clarkson is a Canadian ice hockey forward who currently plays for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League. Clarkson won a Memorial Cup in 2003 with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League.- Playing career :...
, Scott Dickie, Carlo DiRienzo, Nick Duff, T.J. Eason, Steve Eminger
Steve Eminger
Steve Eminger is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the New York Rangers..-Playing career:Eminger, who is also known for his physical play, started his hockey career with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League in 1999. He was drafted in the first round, 12th overall by...
, Cam Fergus, Matt Grennier, George Halkidis
George Halkidis
George Halkidis is a Canadian professional ice hockey player.-Playing career:The defencemen played in the Ontario Hockey League for the North Bay Centennials from 1999-2002. He was then traded to the Kitchener Rangers during his overage season where he scored the game winner in the 2003 Memorial...
, Thomas Harrison, Kevin Hurley, Petr Kanko
Petr Kanko
Petr Kanko is a professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the HC Oceláři Třinec and formerly for Manchester Monarchs, the AHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL.-Playing career:...
, Adam Keefe, Matt Manias, Rafal Martynowski, Chad McCaffrey, Matt McCann
Matt McCann
Matt McCann was born on September 16, 1960 in Chicago. He has been a well known radio station air-personality, program director and now a nationally known expert on long-term care insurance and long-term care planning and a well known speaker on long-term care issues.He attended Hinsdale South High...
, Paul McFarland, Evan McGrath
Evan McGrath
Evan McGrath, is a Canadian ice hockey player, currently playing with VIK Västerås HK of Sweden's HockeyAllsvenskan.-Bio:...
, Nathan O'Nabigon, Mike Richards
Mike Richards
Michael Richards is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League . He previously played for and was captain of the Philadelphia Flyers.-Early years:...
, Derek Roy
Derek Roy
Derek Roy is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, an alternate captain for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League .-Junior career:...
(Captain)
Captain (ice hockey)
In ice hockey, each team can designate an official captain for each game. The player serving as captain during the game wears a "C" on his or her jersey...
, Marcus Smith
Marcus Smith
Marcus Smith may refer to:* Marcus A. Smith, United States Senator from Arizona* Marcus Smith , free agent defensive end* Marcus Smith , wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens...
. Head Coach: Peter DeBoer
Peter DeBoer
Peter DeBoer is the head coach of the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League and current part-owner of the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League...
Scoring leaders
- Gregory Campbell, KIT (1g, 6a, 7pts)
- Jean-Michel DaoustJean-Michel DaoustJean-Michel Daoust is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing for the Straubing Tigers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga .-Playing career:...
, HUL (2g, 4a, 6pts) - Andre BenoitAndré BenoitAndre Benoit is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Benoit is currently a member of the Spartak Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League. Benoit has played for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League , the Binghamton Senators and Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League...
, KIT (1g, 5a, 6pts) - Petr KankoPetr KankoPetr Kanko is a professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the HC Oceláři Třinec and formerly for Manchester Monarchs, the AHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL.-Playing career:...
, KIT (4g, 1a, 5pts) - Mathieu BrunelleMathieu BrunelleMathieu Brunelle is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays for Rouen Hockey Élite 76 of the French Ligue Magnus. He was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 7th round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.-External links:...
, HUL (3g, 2a, 5pts) - Mike RichardsMike RichardsMichael Richards is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League . He previously played for and was captain of the Philadelphia Flyers.-Early years:...
, KIT (2g, 3a, 5pts) - Jesse SchultzJesse SchultzJesse Schultz is a Canadian ice hockey player, who currently plays for the Rapid City Rush of the Central Hockey League.-Playing career:...
, KEL (1g, 4a, 5pts) - Derek RoyDerek RoyDerek Roy is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, an alternate captain for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League .-Junior career:...
, KIT (3g, 1a, 4pts) - Evan McGrathEvan McGrathEvan McGrath, is a Canadian ice hockey player, currently playing with VIK Västerås HK of Sweden's HockeyAllsvenskan.-Bio:...
, KIT (2g, 2a, 4pts) - Kiel McLeodKiel McLeodKiel McLeod is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Victoria Salmon Kings of the ECHL. Throughout his professional playing career, McLeod has played for nine different teams in four different countries....
, KEL (2g, 2a, 4pts)
Goaltending leaders
- Scott Dickie, KIT (2.25 gaa, 0.911 sv%)
- Eric Lafrance, HUL (3.00 gaa, 0.907 sv%)
- Kelly GuardKelly GuardKelly Guard is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He last played for HC Pustertal-Val Pusteria in Italy's Serie A. He helped lead the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League to a Memorial Cup championship in 2004.-Playing career:Guard spent his entire junior career with...
, KEL (3.02 gaa, 0.862 sv%) - Jean-Michel Filiatrault, QUE (3.71 gaa, 0.894 sv%)
- Michael KimMichael KimMichael Kim is a presenter for SportsCenter on ESPN.Kim joined ESPN as one of the original presenters on ESPNEWS prior to its November 1, 1996, launch...
, KEL (2.21 gaa, 0.931 sv%)
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): Derek RoyDerek RoyDerek Roy is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, an alternate captain for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League .-Junior career:...
, Kitchener - 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): Gregory Campbell, 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): Scott Dickie, Kitchener - Ed Chynoweth TrophyEd Chynoweth TrophyThe Ed Chynoweth Trophy is awarded to the leading scorer at the Memorial Cup tournament. It was first awarded in 1996. In the case of a tie in points, the award is given to the player with the fewest games played. If they have played the same number of games, the award goes to the player with the...
(Leading Scorer): Gregory Campbell, Kitchener
All-star team
- Goal: Scott Dickie, Kitchener
- Defence: Steve EmingerSteve EmingerSteve Eminger is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the New York Rangers..-Playing career:Eminger, who is also known for his physical play, started his hockey career with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League in 1999. He was drafted in the first round, 12th overall by...
, Kitchener; Doug O'BrienDoug O'BrienDoug O'Brien is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for HC Sparta in the Czech Extraliga.-Playing career:O'Brien was drafted 192nd overall in the 6th round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning...
, Hull - Forwards: Derek RoyDerek RoyDerek Roy is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, an alternate captain for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League .-Junior career:...
, Kitchener; Gregory Campbell, Kitchener; Mike RichardsMike RichardsMichael Richards is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League . He previously played for and was captain of the Philadelphia Flyers.-Early years:...
, Kitchener