1977 Memorial Cup
The 1977 Memorial Cup occurred May 8–14 at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia. It was the 59th annual Memorial Cup competition and determined the major junior ice hockey champion of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). Participating teams were the winners of the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and Western Hockey League which were the Ottawa 67's, Sherbrooke Castors and New Westminster Bruins. New Westminster won their first Memorial Cup, defeating Ottawa in the final game.
Round-robin standings
| GP | W | L | GF | GA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa 67's (OMJHL) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 13 |
| New Westminster Bruins (WHL) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 14 |
| Sherbrooke Castors (QMJHL) | 4 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 19 |
Scores[1]
Round-robin
- May 8 New Westminster 7-6 Ottawa
- May 9 New Westminster 4-2 Sherbrooke
- May 10 Ottawa 6-1 Sherbrooke
- May 11 Ottawa 4-3 New Westminster (OT)
- May 12 New Westminster 4-2 Sherbrooke
- May 13 Ottawa 5-2 Sherbrooke
Final
- May 14 New Westminster 6-5 Ottawa
Winning roster
Bruce Andres, Barry Beck, Jerry Bell, Randy Betty, Ray Creasy, Larry Dean, Doug Derkson, Don Hobbins, John-Paul Kelly, Mark Lofthouse, Brad Maxwell, Dave Orleski, Blaine Peterson, Randy Rudnyk, Stan Smyl, Carl Van Harrewyn, Carey Walker, Brian Young, Miles Zaharko. Coach: Ernie McLean[2]
Award winners
- Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy (MVP): Barry Beck, New Westminster
- George Parsons Trophy (Sportsmanship): Bobby Smith, Ottawa
- Hap Emms Memorial Trophy (Goaltender): Pat Riggin, Ottawa
All-star team
- Goal: Pat Riggin, Ottawa
- Defence: Barry Beck, New Westminster; Brad Maxwell, New Westminster
- Centre: Bobby Smith, Ottawa
- Left wing: Jere Gillis, Sherbrooke
- Right wing: Mark Lofthouse, New Westminster