2008 RBC CUP - HOME/NEWS

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WEST 1 - PACIFIC 0
SUNDAY, MAY 11 | CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

The Humboldt Broncos and Junior A hockey champions of Canada. Taylor Nelson made 31 saves, including a remarkable glove save off Camrose sniper Joe Colborne with just one second remaining, as the Humboldt Broncos claimed their second national championship in five years with a 1-0 win over the Kodiaks on Sunday in Cornwall, ON. Edward Gale scored the lone goal for the Broncos, who beat Camrose five years ago – to the day – for their first national title. » summary | photos

RBC CUP STAR OF THE DAY
DAY 9 - SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2008

Is there a better way to cap a season than with a 30-save shutout of the country's top team in the national championship game? Not if you're Taylor Nelson, who is Sunday's 2008 RBC Cup Star of the Day. » more

 

$48,500 PROFIT ANNOUNCED
FOR 2008 RBC CUP IN CORNWALL

Organizers of the 2008 RBC Cup in Cornwall, ON have announced a profit of more than $48,500 for the National Junior A Championship, which was held May 3-11, 2008 at the Cornwall Civic Complex. » more

 

HOST 1 - WEST 6
SAT. MAY 10
SEMI-FINAL

Edward Gale scored twice and Tory Allan added a goal and an assist as the Humboldt Broncos advanced to the championship game for the second time in five years with a 6-1 win over the Cornwall Colts on Saturday night. » summary | photos

 

EAST 0 - PACIFIC 3
SAT. MAY 10
SEMI-FINAL

Allen York made 17 saves for the shutout, lowering his goals against average to a miniscule 0.75, as the Camrose Kodiaks advanced to the championship game with a 3-0 win over the Pictou County Weeks Crushers. » summary | photos

 

2008 RBC CUP
AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The 2008 RBC Cup, Canada's 38th National Junior A Championship, held its awards banquet on Friday night in Cornwall, ON. The recipients of all six individual awards were announced at the banquet. » more

 

RYBALKA BECOMES
ALL-TIME WINS LEADER

With the 2-1 win by his Camrose Kodiaks over the Cornwall Colts on Wednesday night at the 2008 RBC Cup, Kodiaks head coach Boris Rybalka surpassed Dwight McMillan as the all-time winningest coach at a Canadian national hockey championship. » more

 

LYNDON SLEWIDGE TO SING O CANADA BEFORE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

The host committee of the 2008 RBC Cup has announced that Ottawa Senators anthem singer Lyndon Slewidge will be on hand in Cornwall on Sunday to sing O Canada prior to the championship game. Get your tickets now!

 

32 YEARS LATER...
THE 1976 ROCKLAND NATIONALS

Thirty-two years ago they became the first, and still only, team from the Central Junior A Hockey League to win Canada's National Junior A Championship. Today, the story of the Rockland Nationals is one of triumph, and financial tragedy. » more

 

DAY 6 | THU. MAY 8
PRELIMINARY ROUND

EAST 1 - WEST 4
PACIFIC 6 - CENTRAL 1

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DAY 5 | WED. MAY 7
PRELIMINARY ROUND

CENTRAL 7 - WEST 6
PACIFIC 2 - HOST 1

Photo Gallery | Post-Game Audio

 

DAY 4 | TUE. MAY 6
PRELIMINARY ROUND

HOST 6 - EAST 1

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DAY 3 | MON. MAY 5
PRELIMINARY ROUND

WEST 1 - PACIFIC 2
CENTRAL 3 - EAST 4 (OT)

Photo Gallery | Post-Game Audio

 

DAY 2 | SUN. MAY 4
PRELIMINARY ROUND

EAST 1 - PACIFIC 5
HOST 5 - CENTRAL 4

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DAY 1 | SAT. MAY 3
PRELIMINARY ROUND

WEST 7 - HOST 0

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TAKING A LOOK BACK AT
THE CORNWALL COLTS

Since 1992, the Colts have been a Cornwall institution, one that has included three Central Junior A Hockey League championships, a Fred Page Cup title and a trip to the National Junior A Championship. » more

 

THE NEW
CANADIAN JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE

The Canadian Junior A Hockey League has relaunched as the Canadian Junior Hockey League, the premier Junior A hockey organization in Canada. In addition to the new logo, the CJHL has launched a new brand - Hockey for Life. » more

 

COAST TO COAST
JR. A HOCKEY CONTINUES TO GROW

From the World Junior A Challenge to the CJHL Prospects Game and first-round NHL draft picks, Junior A hockey continues to grow across Canada. And for those involved, it is only the beginning of great things to come. » more

 

DON’T MISS OUT ON ALL
THE RBC CUP SPECIAL EVENTS

The RBC Cup host committee has announced a full schedule of special events surrounding the 2008 RBC Cup, which kicks off on Saturday with opening ceremonies at 1:00 p.m. ET at the Cornwall Civic Complex. » more

 

2008 RBC JUNIOR A SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Hockey Canada has announced the winners of the 2008 RBC Junior A Scholarships, one from each of the Canadian Junior A Hockey League’s 10 member leagues. The winner of the $5,000 national scholarship was also announced. » more

 

JOE COLBORNE NAMED 2008
RBC CJAHL PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Camrose Kodiaks forward Joe Colborne has been named the 2008 RBC Canadian Junior A Hockey League Player of the Year, beating out seven other worthy candidates. Colborne finished second in the AJHL in scoring and was named AJHL Playoff MVP after leading the Kodiaks to their second straight league title. » more

 

 

For more information:
Kevin Webster Manager, Domestic Events | Responsable, événements nationaux

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