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.
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