Windsor will battle the host Brandon Wheat Kings for Canadian junior's top prize Sunday evening at 7:00 PM (EST). The game will be broadcast on cable via NHL-N. It can also be seen streaming at sportsnet.ca.
Kassian plans to deliver the goods
On watching Windsor win it all last season while on the couch at home:
“Every junior hockey player wants to get a shot to get to the Memorial Cup. I didn’t have that chance last year, so it kind of sucked, but I wished them the best and they did a great job.
“I’m just hoping we can repeat this year.”
On the mid-season deal that landed him back in Windsor for a chance to play in the prestigious tourney:
He knew what they expected him to bring to the table, and he’s thrilled to be situated to deliver the goods.
“This is what I got traded here for,” Kassian said. “If we weren’t in this position, I’d feel like I let the trade down.
“It’s something that I take pride in, but it’s not complete yet.”
The 6-3, 215-pound right-winger is enjoying a strong tournament, with 1-2-3 totals in three games.
“I’m really excited,” Kassian said. “It’s still kind of surreal to think I’m at the Memorial Cup. I haven’t really sat back and thought about it yet, but it’s something special.”