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Christian Kirsch wins Memorial Cup, Will Smith claims Home Run Derby

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Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Christian Kirsch wins Memorial Cup, Will Smith claims Home Run Derby

Summary

Christian Kirsch led the Kitchener Rangers to the Memorial Cup victory with a 6-2 win over the Everett Silvertips. The fourth-round pick of the San Jose Sharks posted a perfect 4-0 record in the tournament, finishing with a.952 Save percentage. That marks a successful turnaround after struggling in previous seasons. In baseball, Will Smith took home the title at the Home Run Derby during Drake Maye’s Celebrity Softball Game, celebrating his love for the sport. Meanwhile, San Jose Sharks assistant coach Jeff Ulmer is also making headlines with the release of a children’s book.

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By the Numbers

•Kirsch posted a 4-0 record and.952 Save % in the cup.
•The Rangers defeated the Silvertips 6-2 in the championship game.
•Kirsch’s playoff record was 16-2 with a.900 Save %.
•Will Smith won the Home Run Derby at a celebrity event.
•Sharks coach Jeff Ulmer published a children's book.

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3:01 AMYahoo Sports — SJHN Daily: Kirsch Wins Memorial Cup, Smith Home Run Derby Champ, Sharks Coach Writes Children’s Book

What they're saying

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Christian Kirsch has won the Memorial Cup. The 2024 San Jose Sharks’ fourth-round pick backstopped the Kitchener Rangers to the Memorial Cup with a sparkling 4-0-0 and .952 Save % run, capped off with a 6-2 victory over the Everett Silvertips on Sunday. Overall, Kirsch posted a 16-2-0 playoff record with a .900 Save %. […] The post SJHN Daily: Kirsch Wins Memorial Cup, Smith Home Run Derby Champ, Sharks Coach Writes Children’s Book appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.
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