Sam O’Reilly back at Memorial Cup after OHL, NHL trades
Sam O'Reilly is competing in his third consecutive Memorial Cup after a series of trades in both the NHL and OHL. He was traded to the Kitchener Rangers in January and has since helped lead the team to an Ontario championship. O'Reilly aims to become one of the few players to win consecutive Memorial Cups with different teams.
- ▪O'Reilly was traded to the Kitchener Rangers as a trade deadline acquisition.
- ▪He led the OHL playoffs with 17 goals and won the Red Tilson Trophy for outstanding player.
- ▪O'Reilly's future is now with the Tampa Bay Lightning after being traded from the Edmonton Oilers.
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Open this photo in gallery:Kitchener Ranger Sam O'Reilly (23) scores against Kelowna Rockets goalie Harrison Boettiger (30) during their Memorial Cup game in Kelowna, B.C. on Friday.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountSam O’Reilly has become one of the more accomplished players in recent Canadian Hockey League history.But his journey to a third straight Memorial Cup tournament hasn’t been without twists and turns. He has endured detours and a little adversity along the way.Traded in the NHL.
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