From WindsorSpitfires.com

Windsor Spitfires to host 2017 Memorial Cup

From WindsorSpitfires.com
From WindsorSpitfires.com

 

By @MichaelCaples –

The drive to the Memorial Cup just got a lot shorter for Michigan’s hockey audience.

The Ontario Hockey League announced today that the Windsor Spitfires will host the 2017 MasterCard Memorial Cup from May 1828 at the WFCU Centre.

The Spitfires, as tournament host, will have a spot in the tournament, and the rest of the field will be comprised of the champions from the OHL, the Western Hockey League and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.

It’s not in Michigan, but…it’s as close as it’s probably going to get. Windsor last hosted the prestigious tournament in 1981.

“We are extremely proud to be chosen to host the 2017 MasterCard Memorial Cup,” Spitfires President Bob Boughner said in a statement. “It has been a dream since day one of our ownership to bring this prestigious event to Windsor.  We are very excited to give our loyal fans, who have faithfully supported the Spitfires, an opportunity to experience the pinnacle of junior hockey. Thank you to Commissioner David Branch and the bid committee for entrusting in our ability as host. We’ll strive to make it unforgettable.”

For more information, visit www.mastercardmemorialcup.ca.