Memorial Cup Begins Friday

The four teams that will play in the 2013 Memorial Cup are set.

The London Knights were the final team to book their ticket. Last night, Bo Horvat scored with 0.1 seconds remaining in regulation to give the Knights a 3-2 victory over the Barrie Colts in Game 7 and their second straight Ontario Hockey League Championship.

London is the only team returning from last year’s tournament that also featured Saint John, Shawinigan, and Edmonton. The Oil Kings made it to the Western Hockey League final but could not repeat.

The Knights are joined by the host Saskatoon Blades, WHL Champion Portland Winterhawks, and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Champion Halifax Mooseheads.

The tournament begins on Friday with the Blades taking on the Knights. The Mooseheads play their first game on Saturday as Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin take on Seth Jones and the Winterhawks.

As always, every game of the tournament will be broadcast on Sportsnet.

It was also announced today that London will host the 2014 Memorial Cup, meaning the Knights will play in the tournament for three straight years. London hosted previously in 2005.