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London Knights Seek Redemption Against Medicine Hat Tigers in Memorial Cup Final

After a decisive semifinal victory, the Knights confront an undefeated Medicine Hat side led by projected NHL top pick Gavin McKenna.

PHOTO COURTESY VINCENT ETHIER/CHL London Knights forward Blake Montgomery swipes at a puck while falling during the Knights' 5-2 semifinals win Friday over the Moncton Wildcats at the Memorial Cup hosted in Rimouski, Que.
Rimouski, QC - London Knights defenceman Sam Dickinson jumps into the arms of London forward Blake Montgomery after Montgomery's go-ahead goal in the third period of the Knights 5-2 win over Moncton in the semi-final of the 2025 Memorial Cup tournament.
NEWS PHOTO JAMES TUBB Medicine Hat Tigers forward Ryder Ritchie dumps the puck into the London Knights' end in the first period of the Tigers' 3-1 round robin win Tuesday at the Memorial Cup in Rimouski.
NEWS PHOTO JAMES TUBB Medicine Hat Tigers forward Gavin McKenna fires a shot from the point on a power play in the first period of the Tigers’ 3-1 round-robin win over the London Knights on Tuesday. The win clinched their spot in the finals of the 105th Memorial Cup.

Overview

  • London Knights returned to the Memorial Cup final for the second straight year with a 5-2 semifinal win over the Moncton Wildcats, featuring Blake Montgomery’s go-ahead goal and Austin Elliott’s 21 saves.
  • Medicine Hat Tigers punched their ticket directly to the championship game by sweeping the round-robin 3-0, powered by Gavin McKenna’s five-point performance and Harrison Meneghin’s 2.00 GAA with a .927 save percentage.
  • Easton Cowan has led London’s offence, topping the tournament scoring with six points including a key assist and an empty-net goal that sealed their semifinal victory.
  • The Knights are driven by last year’s one-goal final loss, relying on veterans like Landon Sim and Sam Dickinson to blend aggressive forechecking with disciplined play.
  • Sunday’s final takes place at 7 p.m. ET at Rimouski’s Colisée Financière Sun Life.