Archives for: May 2013
Doyle: Halifax captures 2013 Memorial Cup
They were among the top teams across the country throughout the season, and in the end the Halifax Mooseheads did not disappoint on the big stage.
Doyle: Knights eliminated by Portland
Last year, the London Knights dropped a heart-breaker in overtime at the MasterCard Memorial Cup final. This year, they won't get the chance for revenge in the Championship Game.
Doyle: London survives tie-breaker, semi-final on deck
In the end, the three league champions will battle it out to decide the 95th MasterCard Memorial Cup tournament.
Doyle: Mooseheads plan to use off-days wisely
It can be a double-edged sword, getting the bye into the Championship Game of the MasterCard Memorial Cup tournament. While advancing to final puts a team within one game of winning junior hockey's top prize, the break can make things difficult to prepare for the big game.
Doyle: Portland stamps Halifax's ticket to Championship Game
If the Halifax Mooseheads are to capture the 2013 MasterCard Memorial Cup, they may want to consider sending a couple gifts to Portland, Oregon.
Doyle: Knights trampled by Mooseheads
If the London Knights are going to capture the 2013 MasterCard Memorial Cup, they will have to take the long route. The Halifax Mooseheads put a fork in London's road to the Championship Game.
Doyle: One win for everyone at the Memorial Cup
Four games into the 2013 edition of the MasterCard Memorial Cup, and all four teams have identical 1-1 records.
Doyle: Winterhawks sympathetic to anthem blunder
It was a moment that will live on blooper reels for many years, but the team involved in the Memorial Cup anthem flub has no issue with the woman behind the microphone.
Doyle: Saskatoon Blades have arrived at Memorial Cup
Two months between wins and more than 50 days away from playing a game that mattered - the Saskatoon Blades now feel like they have arrived at the 2013 MasterCard Memorial Cup.
Doyle: London staying loose during off-days
One of the challenges during a Memorial Cup tournament away from home is keeping the players relaxed during off-days. The London Knights are doing their best to keep the players feeling comfortable in their 12-day home away from home.
Doyle: Knights edge Blades in Memorial Cup opener
As they did one year ago, the London Knights won their first game at the MasterCard Memorial Cup. This year they just hope it ends differently.
Doyle: Knights set to open against Saskatoon
One team had 50+ days to prepare, another had four - but on Friday night in Saskatoon the London Knights and Saskatoon Blades hook up to open the 2013 MasterCard Memorial Cup.