The Kitchener Rangers secured their third Memorial Cup title in franchise history with a decisive 6-2 victory over the Everett Silvertips in Kelowna, B.C.Early in the third period, Jack Pridham and San O’Reilly scored power-play goals within 37 seconds, breaking the game open.Kitchener had previously beaten Everett by the same score in the round-robin stage, demonstrating consistent dominance throughout the tournament.

Ontario Hockey League champion Kitchener now holds four championships overall, dating back to its origins as the Guelph Biltmores in 1952, with subsequent wins in 1982, 2003, and 2023.Everett, making its first Memorial Cup final after winning the Western Hockey League, fell short of becoming the fourth U.S.team to claim the title.Christian Kirsch made 30 saves for Kitchener, while Anders Miller stopped 26 shots for Everett.

Notable performances included San O’Reilly’s three assists for a four-point game and goals from Luke Ellinas, Dylan Edwards, Jared Woolley, and Christian Humphreys.The Silvertips’ scoring came from Matias Vanhanen, Carter Bear, and two assists from 17-year-old defenceman Landon DuPont.

The Rangers displayed strong penalty killing and quick offensive transitions, cementing their victory and leaving no doubt as to their superiority in this year’s Memorial Cup tournament.