Royal Bank Cup 1997-98
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
Championship | Elimination Series |
Doyle Cup | South Surrey Eagles (BCHL) defeated St. Albert Saints (AJHL) 4 to 2 |
Abbott Cup | South Surrey Eagles (BCHL) defeated Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL) 6 to 2 |
Fred Page Cup | Brockville Braves (CJHL) defeated Restigouche River Rats (MJAHL) |
Dudley Hewitt Cup | Milton Merchants (OPJHL) defeated Rayside-Balfour Sabrecats (NOJHL) 4 to 2 |
Anavet Cup | Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL) defeated Winkler Flyers (MJHL) 4 to 3 |
Host Team | Nanaimo, British Columbia |
Royal Bank Cup 1997-98 Award Winners
Canadian Junior A (Tier II) Championship Award Winners 1997-98 Season
Award | Winner |
Tournament Most Valuable Player | Peter Wishloff - South Surrey Eagles (BCHL) |
Tournament Leading Scorer | Kris Wilson (South Surrey Eagles) |
Tournament Best Forward | Kris Wilson (South Surrey Eagles) |
Tournament Best Defenseman | Robin Sochan (Nanaimo Clippers) |
Tournament Best Goaltender | Peter 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 | |||
South Surrey Eagles | BCHL | Doyle Cup | |||
Nanaimo Clippers | BCHL | Host | |||
Weyburn Red Wings | SJHL | Anavet Cup | |||
Milton Merchants | OPJHL | Dudley Hewitt Cup | |||
Brockville Braves | CJHL | Fred Page Cup |
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
Game - 11 | South Surrey Eagles | 6 | Milton Merchants | 2 | |
Game - 12 | Weyburn Red Wings | 4 | Nanaimo Clippers | 1 |
Game - 13 | South Surrey Eagles | 4 | Weyburn Red Wings | 1 |