The Kelowna Rockets debuted commemorative jerseys during the opening game of the 2026 Memorial Cup against the Kitchener Rangers on Friday, May 22, at Prospera Place in Kelowna, British Columbia.
The special uniform honors The Royal Canadian Legion in celebration of its 100th anniversary.
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Charity Auction for Veterans
A hosting tradition in the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) dictates that tournament hosts wear commemorative jerseys to be auctioned for charitable causes.
Proceeds from this specific auction will benefit the Legion's Poppy Fund, which offers direct assistance to Veterans and their families.
The online auction for the game-worn jerseys opened on Friday, May 22, at 8 a. m.
PT on the official CHL auction website.
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The bidding window is scheduled to remain open until Monday, June 1, at 8 a. m.
PT.
All game-worn commemorative jerseys worn by the Rockets during Friday's opening game will be auctioned at CHL. ca/auctions.
The opening matchup commenced at 6:00 pm PT at Prospera Place, serving as the venue for all tournament games.
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Television broadcasts for the entire Memorial Cup schedule are provided by TSN and the NHL Network.
