CHL Storylines: Ticket to Memorial Cup on the line in Championship Series

The Canadian Hockey League enters the final stages of the playoffs as the league Championship Series are underway.

Mercer has been fantastic in net for Drummondville during the playoffs, leading the league with a .934 save percentage and a 1.94 GAA. The 5-foot-11 winger was tied for the team lead in scoring in the regular season with forward Sam Oliver, recording 36 goals and 71 points in 64 games. Komarov played parts of three seasons in Quebec, helping the team take home a Gilles-Courteau Trophy last season as the Remparts went on to win their first Memorial Cup since 2006.

Poirier, 17, led the league with 51 goals in the regular season to go along with 82 points. The 5-foot-8 winger has continued his prowess in the postseason, leading the league with 17 goals and 25 points, including seven goals and 11 points against the Eagles. The New York Islanders prospect has added 10 goals and 24 points in the postseason, including five goals and 10 points in the West Final.

“The Drakkar were looking for someone who can give them a better opportunity to compete for a championship,” said Button. “He’s a little bit older with the ability to handle pressure and this was an upgrade at the goaltending position.” “Dale Hunter is one of the top 15 coaches anywhere on the planet,” said Button on what makes the Knights so successful. “He is so good at understanding and impressing on his players what they need to do to have team success while helping players grow individually.”

Cowan leads the Knights in playoff scoring with eight goals and 24 points, including five goals and 11 points against the Spirit. “If he played the full year, I believe he would’ve led the league in scoring and won the OHL MVP,” said Button. “The Avalanche got an absolute stud because people didn’t understand how the injury impacted his play last year. This year, from the time he came back to now, he’s been the best player in the league.”“These are two players who I would refer to as the ‘spine’ of their teams,” Button said of Cowan and Ritchie.

“It’s taken me a little bit of time to feel confident in him as an NHL player, but he keeps showing more and more,” said Button. “The biggest thing with him is that he’s learned how to take his strong individual play and integrate it with the team. I think Richie has helped him in that regard and now he’s doing it exceptionally well.”For London, Michael Simpson was outstanding in net during the conference final, only allowing three or more goals twice.

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