Memorial Cup one month away

Michael Hawkins/Saint John Sea Dogs

A year ago at this time, the idea of Saint John hosting the 2022 Memorial Cup was filled with uncertainty. 

Fast forward to present times and the start of the Memorial Cup in Saint John is just one month away.

On June 20, the Sea Dogs will host the Ontario Hockey League champion to open the tournament. It will be the first Memorial Cup game played since 2019 in Halifax.

The tournament schedule will follow a different calendar format than usual with the first game being played on a Monday and the final happening on a Wednesday. Weeknight games will be 7 p.m. Atlantic starts and weekend contests 5 p.m.

While the games begin June 20, the event itself will start on Saturday, June 18 with ball hockey, a mural unveiling, concert and fireworks. The full event schedule can be found on the CHL website.

Ticket packages to the tournament are still available.

The Memorial Cup trophy has been making the rounds throughout the city - and the legislature - the past few weeks.

The #RoadtoMemorialCup presented by @KiaCanada continues with a stop at @drinkfoghorn while the legacy ball hockey pad construction crew in Saint John spent some time with the Cup! pic.twitter.com/lYYSq2OxUo

— Canadian Hockey League (@CHLHockey) May 19, 2022

New Brunwsick, Saint John will soon be hosting the Canadian Hockey League’s Memorial Cup Championship. Le Nouveau-Brunwsick, Saint John accueillera bientôt le championnat de la coupe Memorial de la Ligue canadienne de hockey. A big year for / hockey / une année importante pic.twitter.com/LdBKw55g5a

— LL (@chief_chef_ops) May 19, 2022

Pretty cool that the @CHLMemorialCup stopped by at School Today. It definitely was a nice surprise. #MemorialCup #CHLMemorialCup #CHL #OHL #WHL #QMJHL #MemorialCup22 #MemorialCup2022 #SJSeaDogs #LiveLifeUptown #GoSeaDogsGo #CityOfChampions pic.twitter.com/9BmQRIkbOp

— StlBluesFan6745 (@StlBluesFan6745) May 19, 2022

We started the day with a #PepRally and the #MemorialCup it’s a wonderful day in the ‘Hive’! 💚💛🐝 pic.twitter.com/Lv6ziZtyQA

— Simonds High School (@Simonds_HS) May 19, 2022

We have the #MemorialCup at work for the day. pic.twitter.com/0qkKkC45d3

— Ty Crane (@TyCrane506) May 18, 2022

Memorial Cup volunteer orientation. A great way to spend the afternoon in Saint John!#OneForAll pic.twitter.com/EJWfHIe5gZ

— Jamie Gray (@grayj11) May 15, 2022

The historical @CHLHockey Memorial Cup made a visit to our @PALSpartners at @PCSMonarchs today! We had so much fun learning about the origin of the cup and the victories it has been a part of.

Can't wait to see you all at the JDI Ball Hockey Tournament in June! #OneForAll pic.twitter.com/4lvpdLldnP

— J.D. Irving, Limited (@jdirvinglimited) May 13, 2022

Memorial cup visited my office building today. So excited this event will be here in Saint John, NB, and I will be attending. @CHLMemorialCup , @jdirvinglimited pic.twitter.com/5DViNTmO1F

— Katie Houseman (@houseman_katie) May 11, 2022

KV gearing up for the Memorial Cup 🏒 ⁦@Quispamsis⁩ ⁦@cityofsaintjohn⁩ ⁦@Rothesay_NB⁩ pic.twitter.com/vx5ivrVQ33

— Mary Schryer (@MarySchryer) May 10, 2022

#MemorialCup excitement is brewing in Saint John!

🎫 | https://t.co/2gNIJ2lX7R pic.twitter.com/9jXGVx85Jn

— Canadian Hockey League (@CHLHockey) May 10, 2022

The new outdoor ball hockey arena, located beside the TD Station skatepark, is also taking shape.

@BizNasty2point0 @spittinchiclets

Looking for some practice before the Chicklets Cup? Come to Saint John when we host the Memorial Cup.

Literally pouring concrete for a new ball hockey rink right now.

We’re also the only city in Canada with a Hockey Street. Just saying. pic.twitter.com/ZwKDfB1x5v

— Cody Millett (@CodyMillett) May 19, 2022

May 17…. Chilly walk tonight but so great to see the Ball Hockey Legacy Project at Hbr Station starting to take shape. Located adjacent to the skate park it’s a great addition to active fun! Thanks to the Memorial Cup Saint John Host Co Inc. for their generous donation. pic.twitter.com/nBkG8xUHGD

— Donna Reardon (@DonnaReardonSJ) May 18, 2022