Cup Coming To CFB Gagetown

The Saint John Sea Dogs are bringing the Memorial Cup to CFB Gagetown tomorrow. The event is open to the public.

Here is the news release from the Sea Dogs:

CFB GAGETOWN, N.B. – The 2011 MasterCard Memorial Cup Champions, the Saint John Sea Dogs, will be hosting the coveted junior hockey trophy at CFB Gagetown on August 10 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The Sea Dogs are the first Maritime team to win this coveted title in the 93-year history of the trophy. 

Date: August 10, 2011
Time: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: CANEX, CFB Gagetown 

The Memorial Cup is a junior hockey championship trophy awarded annually to the Canadian Hockey League champion. Established in 1919, it was created in remembrance of the many soldiers who paid the supreme sacrifice for Canada in the First World War. 

As a means to honour their sacrifices, the Memorial Cup was re-dedicated to all fallen Canadian Forces members in 2010.