Royal Bank Cup - 1997

Royal Bank Cup 1997-98

Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL)
British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL)
Central Hockey League (CHL)
Maritime Junior A Hockey League (MJHL)
Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL)
Quebec Junior AAA League
Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL)
Northern Ontario Jr Hockey League
Superior International Hockey League
Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL)

Canadian (Major Junior A) Hockey League (CHL)
North American Junior Hockey Directory

Tier I - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Tier II - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Tier III - Eastern Junior Hockey League (EHL)
Tier III - Eastern Junior Hockey League Premier (EHLP)
Tier III - North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL)
Western States Hockey League (WSHL)
Canadian Premier Junior Hockey League(CPJHL)
Tier II Junior Championship (USA Hockey)

Canadian Junior A (Tier II) Championship Format

The 1997-98 Royal Bank Cup tournament was a five-team round-robin format. The top four teams advanced to a single game elimination series. The participating teams were the four regional champions and a host team.

Fred Page Cup: Eastern Champion
Dudley Hewitt Cup: Central Champion
Anavet Cup: Western Champion
Doyle Cup: Pacific Champion
Host Team: Canadian Junior A Hockey League

Royal Bank Cup 1997-98

Canadian Junior A (Tier II) Championship 1997-98 Season

Royal Bank Cup Champions - South Surrey Eagles defeated Weyburn Red Wings 4 to 1

South Surrey Eagles Roster - Peter Wishloff, Darren Gastrock, Wade Dubielewicz, Joe Vandermeer, Jakub Ficenec, Brad Granley, Brian Herbert, Kris Wilson, John McNabb, Mike Bishai, Chris Tarr, Aaron Schneekloth, Colin Hemingway, Jeremy Vanin, Shaun Wedderburn, Matt Erhart, Jeff Nabseth, Travis Payne, Clint Orr, Lyle Steenbergen, Aaron Courtney, Travis Rycroft, Trevor Rapchalk Owner: Cliff Annable General Manager/Coach: Mark Holick Assistant Coach: John Short Trainers: Gary Meredith and Dick Earle

Royal Bank Cup 1997-98 Participating Teams

Canadian Junior A (Tier II) Championship Participating Teams 1997-98 Season

Championship	Elimination Series
Doyle Cup	South Surrey Eagles (BCHL) defeated St. Albert Saints (AJHL) 4 to 2
Abbott Cup	South Surrey Eagles (BCHL) defeated Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL) 6 to 2
Fred Page Cup	Brockville Braves (CJHL) defeated Restigouche River Rats (MJAHL)
Anavet Cup	Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL) defeated Winkler Flyers (MJHL) 4 to 3
Dudley Hewitt Cup	Milton Merchants (OPJHL) defeated Rayside-Balfour Sabrecats (NOJHL) 4 to 2
Host Team	Nanaimo, British Columbia

Series Played At Nanaimo, British Columbia

Royal Bank Cup 1997-98 Award Winners

Canadian Junior A (Tier II) Championship Award Winners 1997-98 Season

Award	Winner
Tournament Most Valuable Player	Peter Wishloff - South Surrey Eagles (BCHL)
Tournament Leading Scorer	Kris Wilson (South Surrey Eagles)
Tournament Best Forward	Kris Wilson (South Surrey Eagles)
Tournament Best Defenseman	Robin Sochan (Nanaimo Clippers)
Tournament Best Goaltender	Peter Wishloff (South Surrey Eagles)
Tournament Sprortsmanship Award	Kirk Feasey (Weyburn Red Wings)

Royal Bank Cup 1997-98 Round Robin Standings

Royal Bank Cup Round Robin Standings 1997-98 Season

Team

League

Cup Winner

Win

Loss