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2016 Memorial Cup Recap: Huskies crown the Wheat Kings

Pension Plan Puppets | May 23, 2016

Related Topics: Memorial Cup, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Brandon Wheat Kings, Western Hockey League

The Huskies decisively win their first game of the tournament.

On day 2 of the Memorial Cup we saw a clash of champions. The Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, QMJHL winners, took on the WHL Champion Brandon Wheat Kings. These two teams were looking to start their tournament off with a win, to keep pace with Friday nights winners, the OHL's London Knights.

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Team Captains ready themselves for the ceremonial face off

The Wheat Kings quickly established themselves in the game, wanting to show up strong and proud in front of a rival WHL crowd, Reid Duke ('14 MIN) scoring just under three minutes into the game.

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