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London Knights aim to rediscover offence in Memorial Cup semifinal against resurgent Wildcats

Following Ryder Boulton’s suspension, the Knights turn to goalie Austin Elliott to help reignite their scoring in the Memorial Cup semifinal.

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Rimouski Oceanic defenceman Luke Coughlin, right, and Moncton Wildcats forward Alex Mercier battle during a game at the 2025 Memorial Cup in Rimouski, Que., on May 28, 2025. (Vincent Éthier photo)
A shot by Easton Cowan of the London Knights is saved by Medicine Hat Tigers goalie Harrison Meneghin during their game at the Memorial Cup in Rimouski, Que. on May 27, 2025. (Canadian Press)
London Knights forward Easton Cowan takes a shot during their game against the Rimouski Oceanic at the Memorial Cup in Rimouski, Que., on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Christopher Katsarov/ The Canadian Press)

Overview

  • London meets Moncton in Friday’s Memorial Cup semifinal after the Wildcats scored five straight goals to beat Rimouski 6–2 and build late tournament momentum.
  • Austin Elliott boasts a 50–3 record this season with London (53–3 including his WHL start) and leads all OHL goalies with a .924 save percentage and 2.10 goals-against average.
  • Ryder Boulton was suspended one game and London was fined a total of $3,000 for pregame warmup violations, leaving the team without its top agitator for the semifinal.
  • Moncton coach Gardiner MacDougall has rotated veterans Mathis Rousseau and Rudy Guimond in goal, a strategy that helped stabilize the Wildcats before their victory over Rimouski.
  • Maple Leafs draft pick Easton Cowan and other London forwards are being counted on to complement Elliott’s consistency by injecting the offence that has been lacking so far.