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Bleacher Nation’s Blackhawks Bullets recap Vegas’ sweep of the Avalanche, spotlight Anton Frondell’s World Championship goal, celebrate Jack Pridham’s Memorial Cup heroics, and weave in draft chatter alongside other Chicago sports notes.
The Saginaw Spirit defeated the London Knights in a thrilling Memorial Cup Final, securing their first-ever CHL crown with a late goal by Canucks prospect Josh Bloom. The game showcased top 2024 NHL draft prospects, including standout performances from London's Sam O'Reilly and Saginaw's Zayne Parekh. Owen Beck of the Spirit was particularly impressive, scoring twice and earning MVP honors, while Easton Cowan of the Knights continued his strong post-draft season.
The Quebec Remparts defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-0 to win the 103rd Memorial Cup, marking the fourth consecutive Memorial Cup won by a QMJHL team. James Malatesta was named the tournament's MVP. There is speculation that this may be legendary goalie Patrick Roy's last season behind the Remparts bench. Three undrafted goalies, including Seattle's Thomas Milic, Quebec's William Rousseau, and Peterborough's Michael Simpson, made a case for themselves during the tournament.