Overview
- Games will be played at Guelph’s Sleeman Centre, the city’s first solo host role since 2002 after co-hosting in 1962.
- Guelph was chosen over Kitchener by the Memorial Cup Selection Committee, which included executives from the NHL, TSN and Hockey Canada.
- As host, the Storm receive an automatic berth, setting up their first Memorial Cup appearance since 2019.
- Coverage notes the Storm are building a young core, with goaltender Zachary Jovanovski and fellow prospect Ellsworth highlighted as part of plans to peak in 2026–27.
- A CHL–OHL–Storm press conference is scheduled for Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. ET to provide dates and clarify remaining details, including conflicting reports on the tournament’s edition number.