Breaking Down an Epic Memorial Cup Final, with Saginaw Coach Chris Lazary

If we were to use one word to describe this year’s Memorial Cup Championship game, it would be… EPIC!

The London Knights, a perennial powerhouse in Canadian Major Junior Hockey, took on the host Saginaw Spirit. It marked the 12th time the two rivals clashed this season; the Knights led the series 8 games to 4 and had Championship aspirations.

But on June 2, 2024, with the Memorial Cup on the line, Saginaw put on an absolute clinic.

The Spirit outshot the Knights 13-1 in the 1st period and built up a 3-0 lead halfway through the game. In a late push, the OHL Champion Knights clawed back to tie the game 3-3, but with 22 seconds left in regulation, Saginaw forward Josh Bloom scored to put the hosts up for good and send the home fans into a frenzy.

The Spirit’s run to the Championship was competition at its finest and a true masterclass in coaching – and we’re going to break it all down at TCS Live, Hockey’s Premier Coaching Conference.

Next week at TCS Live, Saginaw Head Coach Chris Lazary will sit down with NHL Broadcaster Jon Morosi to analyze the key moments and coaching decisions that led to the Memorial Cup victory.

Get ready for unparalleled lessons in leadership, strategy and performance in high-pressure situations. This is one presentation you don’t want to miss!