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WHL teams lately have stumbled in the Memorial Cup even if they were probably the favorites to win it. And it's not just that they didn't win it or make the final, they were eliminated in the round robin stage.
2022: Edmonton Oil Kings: 0 wins
2019: Prince Albert Raiders: 0 wins
2018: Swift Current Broncos: 0 wins
2017: Seattle Thunderbirds: 0 wins
2016: Brandon Wheat Kings: 0 wins
You have to go back to 2015 to see a WHL team pick up a win in the round robin stage.
Just a note, Guenther was injured last year. They changed the trade rules, allwing WHL teams to 'load up' for a run.
Davy interview this morning.