WHL Western Hockey League

Sportsnet.Ca to Webcast Mastercard Memorial Cup

Published on May 13, 2010 under Western Hockey League (WHL) News Release


Brandon, MB - The Canadian Hockey League in association with broadcast partner Rogers Sportsnet today announced that all games from the 2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup from Brandon, Manitoba, will be available online via live streaming at www.sportsnet.ca. This coverage is provided in addition to the live broadcasts on all Rogers Sportsnet channels.

Coverage begins Friday night at 7:00 pm central when the host Brandon Wheat Kings take on the OHL Champion Windsor Spitfires. The tournament also includes the QMJHL Champions the Moncton Wildcats, and the Western Hockey League Champions the Calgary Hitmen.

Tune in from May 14-23 and join the broadcast team with Peter Loubardias providing the play-by-play while Sam Cosentino handles the analysis. Rob Faulds is the host.

The Memorial Cup was donated in 1919 by the Ontario Hockey Association as a memorial to those young men and women who had been given their lives in the defence of Canada during World War I. The 2010 edition of the tournament in Brandon will mark the 92nd time this prestigious trophy will be presented.

The Windsor Spitfires captured the MasterCard Memorial Cup title last season in Rimouski, Quebec.

2010 MasterCard Memorial Cup on Rogers Sportsnet and Sportsnet.ca:

Date Game Time (ET)

Friday, May 14 Windsor Spitfires @ Brandon Wheat Kings 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 15 Calgary Hitmen @ QMJHL 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 16 Brandon Wheat Kings @ QMJHL 3:00 p.m.

Monday, May 17 Calgary Hitmen @ Windsor Spitfires 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 18 QMJHL @ Windsor Spitfires 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 19 Brandon Wheat Kings @ Calgary Hitmen 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 20 Tiebreaker (if necessary) 8:00 p.m.

Friday, May 21 Semifinal Game 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 23 Championship Pre-Game Show 2:30 p.m.

Championship Game 3:00 p.m.

For more information please visit www.mastercardmemorialcup.com.




Western Hockey League Stories from May 13, 2010


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.


Sports Statistics from the Stats Crew
OurSports Central