Memorial Cup Thread?

[trellaine201]

Yes I was wondering about the upper level too? What was the attendance?

And yes before the tournament started I thought for sure Kelowna would go through the tournament undefeated or maybe one loss.

Thats only based on having seen them play in the dub many times this year. A bit bias i guess.

Quebec looked really good.

 

[scotian1]

In the last four Memorial Cup Championships, the QMJHL has won the tournament three times. It is time that the OHA and WHL fans stop underestimating the teams from Quebec and the Maritime Provinces.

 

[HLLYWD99]

In the last four Memorial Cup Championships, the QMJHL has won the tournament three times. It is time that the OHA and WHL fans stop underestimating the teams from Quebec and the Maritime Provinces.

Agree!

 

[Sidekick]

In the last four Memorial Cup Championships, the QMJHL has won the tournament three times. It is time that the OHA and WHL fans stop underestimating the teams from Quebec and the Maritime Provinces.

I think it's high time Q fans stop assuming we do underestimate their league. Knowledgeable hockey fans understand good teams (and bad teams) can come from all three leagues. This year in particular, the fact the Q final went the distance, the fact the Gennies were ranked number 1 for most of the year, and the fact Kelowna has the most players with significant name recognition may lead Q fans to perceive being slighted. But as whole, most are past it.

 

[trellaine201]

LOL at comment on no respect for the Q. As the last poster suggested. Any hockey mind can see the standings during the year. As I can as well. I find each league plays differently. I can only comment on the WHL in this regard but WHL plays a more tighter defensive game. Big bodies. Hard forechecking.

 

[AnAceOfKidneys]

LOL at comment on no respect for the Q. As the last poster suggested. Any hockey mind can see the standings during the year. As I can as well. I find each league plays differently. I can only comment on the WHL in this regard but WHL plays a more tighter defensive game. Big bodies. Hard forechecking.

the feelings of no respect probably have more to do with past world junior rosters where qmjhl players are chosen less often than the other 2 leagues in spite of their success at the mem-cup. It's a valid point.

 

[DJ Omnimaga]

just wondering why the upper levels were empty for last night's game? Are they normally open?

Shame to see the Colisee come to an end, beautiful vintage building.

They never opened the upper deck for 2015 playoff games and only opened it about twice during regular season, including the game where Maxi supermarket was distributing thousands of free tickets.

Remparts attendance dropped considerably in the last two years, because due to the Centre Videotron construction and road maintenance in the area, parking near Colisée Pepsi is a major nightmare. Also there are people who came to Remparts games only to see Patrick Roy coach the team.

People tend to not go to as much lenght to go see junior hockey than they would with the NHL. I think that if the Nordiques come back, then if they don't demolish the Colisée and stop major road maintenance anytime soon after the return of the NHL, then the Remparts are done in Quebec.

 

[AnAceOfKidneys]

They never opened the upper deck for 2015 playoff games and only opened it about twice during regular season, including the game where Maxi supermarket was distributing thousands of free tickets.

Remparts attendance dropped considerably in the last two years, because due to the Centre Videotron construction and road maintenance in the area, parking near Colisée Pepsi is a major nightmare. Also there are people who came to Remparts games only to see Patrick Roy coach the team.

People tend to not go to as much lenght to go see junior hockey than they would with the NHL. I think that if the Nordiques come back, then if they don't demolish the Colisée and stop major road maintenance anytime soon after the return of the NHL, then the Remparts are done in Quebec.

cheers for the explaination. I hope the Remparts survive long term.

 

[Belamorte]

Rockets fined...

http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-140553-51-.htm#140553

 

[trellaine201]

Appelby save?

Ugh lost electricity for the whole game but managed to listen on the phone.

Anyone know where I can see the appelby save in the last minute?

Or describe? Was it a solid save? Good save? Great save?

Thanks

 

[AnAceOfKidneys]

I have a gut feeling that Oshawa wins big today.

 

[CharlieGirl]

So far, we've seen two fantastic games. I expected this to be a stronger than typical tournament without a weak sister - and that looks to be the case.

 

[AnAceOfKidneys]

the Oshawa coach looks like he gets fashion advice from Rob Ford.

 

[trellaine201]

For Oshawa fans including me, appleby is very shaky. Never impressed me. Weak goal, again.

 

[AnAceOfKidneys]

For Oshawa fans including me, appleby is very shaky. Never impressed me. Weak goal, again.

Do the Generals have a decent backup?

 

[trellaine201]

Seriously,how did this goalie keep the generals in games? He's awful

 

[Nick Lang]

The back check from Dal Colle was also horrendous on that last goal after he personally gifted the opposition a half breakaway up the gut.

He could have easily cleaned up the 1 on 3 but instead coasted back and didn't pick up the trailer or make the easy double team on the initial puck carrier.

 

[trellaine201]

Awful goaltending. Should have had three of the four goals.

This will bite Oshawa in the end.

Have to make those saves.

 

[Canadian Game]

I'll take a guess and say Vande Sompel isn't hurting as much as he makes you believe. Seen him flop like a fish or embellish injuries waaaay too many times this year where he is back on the next shift.

 

[Canadian Game]

Oh look, he's already back and playing on the same powerplay lol.

 

[trellaine201]

That was clearly a hit to his head, face, nose. Pick one. Dumb penalty to take.

 

[MoBoTFB]

Anybody have a stream for the generals game?

 

[trellaine201]

Quebec goalie stealing the game. Excellent goaltending.

 

[trellaine201]

Well deserved win. Clearly dominated, especially OT.

 

[TuckerFan1]

I'll take a guess and say Vande Sompel isn't hurting as much as he makes you believe. Seen him flop like a fish or embellish injuries waaaay too many times this year where he is back on the next shift.

It was a pretty clear hit to the head... Brutal penalty to take that late in the game. Oshawa always picks it up when teams start taking liberties on their guys. If you wanna talk about flopping like a fish, Tkachev either goes to the Kadri school of drawing pims or the refs are biting on every play where he falls down. That call on Cassels was embarrassing.