Article contentThe Memorial Cup will be the centrepiece of two events in the city on Aug. 5 and 6, thanks to Jack LaBrash of the 2026 champion Kitchener Rangers. The Kitchener Rangers beat the Everett Silvertips 6-2 in the Memorial Cup final that took place in Kelowna, BC in May. In order to qualify for junior hockey’s top tournament, the Rangers swept the Barrie Colts in the OHL final to claim the J. Ross Robertson Cup. The Rangers were a juggernaut throughout the OHL playoffs and Memorial Cup tournament – they only lost two games in the entire OHL playoffs, and went undefeated in the Memorial Cup. LaBrash just completed his sophomore season in the OHL, and in 40 games last season, he notched four goals and two assists.