Kitchener Rangers, Memorial Cup
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One of hockey’s biggest moments of the year came in the 2026 Memorial Cup when Everett Silvertips defenseman Jaxsin Vaughan and Kitchener Rangers forward Andrew McNeil fought in a heated showdown. The fiery fight quickly went viral on social media with many hockey fans praising the old-school grit on display by the NHL roster hopefuls.
The puck dropped on the 2026 Memorial Cup this past weekend, but it was last night when the hockey world really took notice of the CHL’s annual championship. Jaxsin Vaughan of the WHL’s Everett Silvertips and Andrew McNeil of the OHL’s Kitchener Rangers squared off in an epic tilt that is going viral all over
It was a dream start to the 2026 Memorial Cup for the Kitchener Rangers, as they dominated all facets of the game to grab an early 1-0 record, taking down the host Kelowna Rockets in the tournament opener.