CHL announces DOW as 2024 Memorial Cup sponsor

During a press conference Thursday in Sagniaw, Michigan, the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) in collaboration with the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) announced that Dow will serve as the presenting sponsor of the 104th Memorial Cup.

The new partnership was officially launched today at the Dow Event Center, the home of the OHL’s Saginaw Spirit.

Dow will help usher in some CHL history by serving as the sponsor for the first Memorial Cup ever held in the State of Michigan. This will also be the first time in 26 years that the Memorial Cup will be held in the United States.

“On behalf of the Canadian Hockey League and our member leagues, it is my pleasure to welcome Dow as the presenting sponsor of the 2024 Memorial Cup,” said Dan Mackenzie, President of the CHL. “We are elated to have the support of Dow in bringing to life this historic Memorial Cup in the State of Michigan. There’s no doubt that their partnership with our championship event will help us elevate the experience that our fans will get to enjoy in Saginaw next spring.”

“Dow has proudly called the Great Lakes Bay Region home for over 125 years,” added Heather Gallegos, Director of Community Relations at Dow. “As a longstanding member of this community, we are committed to supporting events like the Memorial Cup that foster a sense of togetherness and promote healthy competition. We understand the importance of community and the value of nurturing relationships. We are excited to join hands with the CHL, Saginaw Spirit, athletes, and fans alike to create an unforgettable experience for all.”

“As the host of a major international event in the 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow, the Saginaw Spirit are grateful for Dow’s support as the presenting sponsor. Their leadership consistently proves their commitment to making the entire Great Lakes Bay Region a better place for residents and visitors alike,” said Craig Goslin, President and Managing Partner of the Saginaw Spirit. “The 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow will bring visitors from all parts of Canada, the USA, and other countries to honor the soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice and to celebrate the elite talent of the CHL’s student-athletes. This event will be epic, and to have Dow as its presenting sponsor brings us the ability to make it world-class.”

The 2023 Memorial Cup was held in Kamloops, British Columbia and saw Patrick Roy’s Québec Remparts defeat the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-0 in the final to win the Memorial Cup. With their victory, the QMJHL has now won four straight Memorial Cup titles, the most of any league in the CHL since the tournament switched over to a round-robin format in 1972.