Christian Kirsch leads Kitchener Rangers to Memorial Cup victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 4:27 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
San Jose Sharks prospect Christian Kirsch secured the Memorial Cup for the Kitchener Rangers on June 1, 2026, by helping them defeat the Everett Silvertips 6-2. Kirsch became only the third European goaltender to win the prestigious trophy and was also awarded the Hap Emms Memorial Trophy for his performance. He achieved a 1.50 goals against average and a.952 save percentage during the tournament, finishing with a perfect 4-0 record. Kirsch expressed gratitude for his coaching staff and will transition to Quinnipiac University in the NCAA for the next season after a successful stint in the Ontario Hockey League.
- •Kitchener Rangers win Memorial Cup title after 23 years
- •Christian Kirsch awarded Hap Emms Memorial Trophy
- •Kirsch records 1.50 GAA and.952 save percentage
- •Rangers defeat Everett Silvertips 6-2 in championship
- •Kirsch heads to Quinnipiac University for 2026-27 season
- 4:27 AMYahoo Sports — Sharks Prospect Christian Kirsch Wins Memorial Cup, Hap Emms Trophy
"San Jose Sharks prospect Christian Kirsch became just the third European goaltender to win the Memorial Cup on Sunday night, when the Kitchener Rangers defeated the Western Hockey League's Everett Silvertips 6-2 to earn their first Memorial Cup title in 23 years.
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