Memorial cup 3 Stars: Saginaw Spirit's fourth line punches Memorial Cup Championship ticket

SAGINAW, Michigan – Sixty teams began the hunt for the 2024 Memorial Cup back in the fall, and now just two remain.

The twelfth meeting between the London Knights and Saginaw Spirit this season sets up one of the most highly anticipated Memorial Cup finals in recent memory.

To get there, Saginaw dismantled the Moose Jaw Warriors 7-1, the most convincing victory of the entire tournament. And it was a total team effort, top to bottom, but there was one line in particular that shone brighter than all the rest, and we will award them their well-deserved laurels in a moment.

Let’s break down the game first, because it was a close one to start.

Saginaw opened the scoring just three minutes in. They dominated the opening minutes, applying relentless pressure that the Warriors' defenders struggled to