In the opening game of the 2016 Memorial
Cup, the London Knights lived up to the hype.
Toronto Maple Leafs saviour Mitch Marner
had an impressive two goals and three assists to lead the Knights to a 6-2 win over the host Red Deer Rebels.
The Rebels applied some strong pressure early in the game – but Knights goaltender Tyler Parsons shut the door. London scored three goals in the first and added another three in the second.
The Rebels applied some strong pressure early in the game – but Knights goaltender Tyler Parsons shut the door. London scored three goals in the first and added another three in the second.
Tomorrow’s game will feature the QMJHL
champion Rouyn-Noranda Huskies taking on the WHL champion Brandon Wheat Kings.
In other news…
- Felix Schutz and Germany had their 2016 IIHF World Championship come to an end in the quarterfinals on Thursday. According to the box score, Schutz did not play in Germany’s 4-1 loss to Russia. The former Sea Dogs forward had two goals and five assists in seven tournament games.
- In case you’ve forgotten, the QMJHL Entry Draft takes place two weeks from Saturday (June 4) in Charlottetown.
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