Mr. Speaker, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the London Knights on their incredible Memorial Cup championship win. What a moment for Middlesex—London and Canadian hockey. With a dominant 4-1 victory, the Knights have claimed their third Memorial Cup title. This is a team that never stopped pushing, never stopped believing and showed what it means to play with grit, determination and heart.
Easton Cowan from Strathroy made history as the first player since 1972 to lead the tournament in scoring in back-to-back years, with seven goals in this series alone. He has earned his MVP title and made us all proud.
To the coaches, staff, families and especially the players, I say that their dedication, discipline and teamwork brought this championship home. They have inspired the next generation of young athletes across Middlesex—London and beyond.
This victory is a testament to the strength of local sports programs and the bright future of Canadian hockey. I congratulate the London Knights, who have made history once again.