London Knights Win Third Memorial Cup With 4-1 Victory Over Medicine Hat Tigers

The 2025 Memorial Cup concluded with the London Knights defeating the Medicine Hat Tigers 4-1 to claim their third Memorial Cup title. The Knights, led by standout performances from Denver Barkey, who scored twice, and Easton Cowan, who earned the tournament MVP with seven points, overcame the Tigers despite an early strong start and 32 shots on goal. Medicine Hat's goalie Harrison Meneghin and forward Gavin McKenna, a top NHL prospect, played well, but the Tigers were unable to capitalize on key chances and were stymied by the Knights' defense and goalie Austin Elliott. This victory put the Knights alongside a select group of teams with three Memorial Cup wins since 1972, with Cowan and Barkey making history as the first teammates to share the tournament scoring title. Despite the loss, the Tigers' season was marked by strong team unity and significant achievements, including winning their division, conference, and WHL championships. Both teams featured several NHL prospects, highlighting the high level of talent showcased in the final.