2014 Memorial Cup Memories | Canadian Hockey League - CHL
CHL on Sportsnet analyst Sam Cosentino remembers the 2014 championship where the Edmonton Oil Kings finally reached the summit in their third season as a WHL power.
chl.caHere are the latest publicly available details on the 2014 Memorial Cup.
Brief answer
- The 2014 Memorial Cup was held May 16–25, 2014 in London, Ontario, featuring the Edmonton Oil Kings, Guelph Storm, Val-d’Or Foreurs, and London Knights. Edmonton won the championship, defeating Guelph 6-3 in the final.[1][2]
Background and context
- Format and participants: The Memorial Cup is the CHL championship, contested in a four-team round-robin format when hosted by a city, with the league champions from the OHL, WHL, and QMJHL plus a host team. In 2014, London hosted while the other teams were the Guelph Storm (OHL), Val-d’Or Foreurs (QMJHL), and Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL). Edmonton captured the title in London on May 25, 2014.[2]
- Notable games: The tournament featured a record-long game in its history, a triple-overtime matchup between Edmonton and another finalist, highlighting the depth and intensity of that year's competition. The final saw Edmonton pull away to win 6–3 over Guelph.[1]
Key highlights
- Edmonton Oil Kings won their first Memorial Cup in 2014, marking a high point after several competitive seasons in the WHL.[2][1]
- The final took place at Budweger Gardens in London, Ontario, with Edmonton prevailing 6-3.[2]
If you’d like, I can pull more granular details like game-by-game results, individual game summaries, and top scorers from that tournament. I can also summarize the series bracket or provide a concise timeline of the key moments.