It’s a weird time of year for in the hockey world: an unexpected final four in the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Hughes-Kakko debate catching fire at the IIHF World Championship in Slovakia, and, starting tonight, the 2019 Memorial Cup hosted by the Halifax Mooseheads.
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If you’ve never tuned into the Memorial Cup, there is never a bad time to start. It’s a fantastic tournament highlighting some of the league’s best prospects and draft-eligible players in a unique, round-robin style showcase.