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London Knights Secure Semifinal Spot with 3-1 Win Over Rimouski Oceanic

Jacob Julien's late goal propels the Knights to their second victory, keeping them undefeated in the 2025 Memorial Cup.

PHOTO COURTESY VINCENT ETHIER/CHL London Knights forward Sam O'Reilly tips a puck past Moncton Wildcats net minder Mathis Rousseau to win the second game of the 2025 Memorial Cup, 3-2 in overtime on Saturday.
PHOTO COURTESY VINCENT ETHIER/CHL The London Knights celebrate Jacob Julien's third period goal, the eventual game winner, in a 3-1 win Sunday over the 2025 Memorial Cup host Rimouski Oceanic.
Rimouski, Que. - The London Knights celebrate a 3-1 win over the Rimouski Oceanic in their second game at the 2025 Memorial Cup tournament.
Rimouski, QC - Sam O'Reilly deflects in the game winning goal in overtime on Day 2 of the 2025 Memorial Cup tournament to give the London Knights a 3-2 win over the Moncton Wildcats.

Overview

  • The London Knights defeated the Rimouski Oceanic 3-1 on Sunday, May 25, 2025, ensuring their place in the Memorial Cup semifinals.
  • Jacob Julien scored the game-winning goal late in the third period, capping off a skillful passing sequence involving Easton Cowan and Kasper Halttunen.
  • The Knights remain unbeaten in the tournament, having also secured a 3-2 overtime victory against the Moncton Wildcats in their opening game.
  • Austin Elliott made 28 saves for London, while Rimouski's Mathis Langevin stopped 33 shots in a hard-fought game.
  • Rimouski, now winless in two games, faces potential elimination and will play the Moncton Wildcats on Wednesday in a must-win matchup.