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Royal Bank Cup 1997-98

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Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL)
Northern Ontario Jr Hockey League
Superior International Hockey League
Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL)
Canadian (Major Junior A) Hockey League (CHL)
North American Junior Hockey Directory

Tier I - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Tier II - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Tier III - Eastern Junior Hockey League (EHL)
Tier III - Eastern Junior Hockey League Premier (EHLP)
Tier III - North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL)
Western States Hockey League (WSHL)
Canadian Premier Junior Hockey League(CPJHL)
Tier II Junior Championship (USA Hockey)

Canadian Junior A (Tier II) Championship Format

The 1997-98 Royal Bank Cup tournament was a five-team round-robin format. The top four teams advanced to a single game elimination series. The participating teams were the four regional champions and a host team.

Fred Page Cup: Eastern Champion
Dudley Hewitt Cup: Central Champion
Anavet Cup: Western Champion
Doyle Cup: Pacific Champion
Host Team: Canadian Junior A Hockey League

Royal Bank Cup 1997-98

Canadian Junior A (Tier II) Championship 98-1997 Season

Royal Bank Cup Champions - South Surrey Eagles defeated Weyburn Red Wings 4 to 1


South Surrey Eagles Roster - Peter Wishloff, Darren Gastrock, Wade Dubielewicz, Joe Vandermeer, Jakub Ficenec, Brad Granley, Brian Herbert, Kris Wilson, John McNabb, Mike Bishai, Chris Tarr, Aaron Schneekloth, Colin Hemingway, Jeremy Vanin, Shaun Wedderburn, Matt Erhart, Jeff Nabseth, Travis Payne, Clint Orr, Lyle Steenbergen, Aaron Courtney, Travis Rycroft, Trevor Rapchalk Owner: Cliff Annable General Manager/Coach: Mark Holick Assistant Coach: John Short Trainers: Gary Meredith and Dick Earle

Royal Bank Cup 1997-98 Participating Teams

Canadian Junior A (Tier II) Championship Participating Teams 1997-98 Season

ChampionshipElimination Series
Doyle CupSouth Surrey Eagles (BCHL) defeated St. Albert Saints (AJHL) 4 to 2
Abbott CupSouth Surrey Eagles (BCHL) defeated Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL) 6 to 2
Fred Page CupBrockville Braves (CJHL) defeated Restigouche River Rats (MJAHL)
Dudley Hewitt CupMilton Merchants (OPJHL) defeated Rayside-Balfour Sabrecats (NOJHL) 4 to 2
Anavet CupWeyburn Red Wings (SJHL) defeated Winkler Flyers (MJHL) 4 to 3
Host TeamNanaimo, British Columbia

Series Played At Nanaimo, British Columbia

Royal Bank Cup 1997-98 Award Winners

Canadian Junior A (Tier II) Championship Award Winners 1997-98 Season

AwardWinner
Tournament Most Valuable PlayerPeter Wishloff - South Surrey Eagles (BCHL)
Tournament Leading Scorer Kris Wilson (South Surrey Eagles)
Tournament Best ForwardKris Wilson (South Surrey Eagles)
Tournament Best DefensemanRobin Sochan (Nanaimo Clippers)
Tournament Best GoaltenderPeter Wishloff (South Surrey Eagles)
Tournament Sprortsmanship Award Kirk Feasey (Weyburn Red Wings)

Royal Bank Cup 1997-98 Round Robin Standings

Royal Bank Cup Round Robin Standings 1997-98 Season


Team

League

Cup Winner

Win/Loss

GF

GA
South Surrey Eagles BCHL Doyle Cup
4–1
14
11
Nanaimo Clippers BCHL Host
3–1
12
8
Weyburn Red Wings SJHL Anavet Cup
2–2
16
13
Milton Merchants OPJHL Dudley Hewitt Cup
1–3
11
15
Brockville Braves CJHL Fred Page Cup
0–4
11
17


Royal Bank Cup 1997-98 Playoff Results

Royal Bank Cup Round Robin Game Results 1997-98 Season

Game - 1 Nanaimo Clippers 6 Milton Merchants 2
Game - 2 South Surrey Eagles 6 Weyburn Red Wings 2
Game - 3 Nanaimo Clippers 4 Brockville Braves 3 OT
Game - 4 Weyburn Red Wings 5 Brockville Braves 1
Game - 5 South Surrey Eagles 3 Milton Merchants 0
Game - 6 Milton Merchants 5 Brockville Braves 2
Game - 7 Weyburn Red Wings 6 Milton Merchants 2
Game - 8 South Surrey Eagles 4 Nanaimo Clippers 0
Game - 9 South Surrey Eagles 9 Brockville Braves 2
Game - 10 Nanaimo Clippers 5 Weyburn Red Wings 2


Royal Bank Cup 1997-98 Playoff Results

Royal Bank Cup Playoff Games Results 1997-98 Season

Semi Final Results
Game - 11 South Surrey Eagles 6 Milton Merchants 2
Game - 12 Weyburn Red Wings 4 Nanaimo Clippers 1
Final Results
Game - 13 South Surrey Eagles 4 Weyburn Red Wings 1