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First of His Kind: How Jussi Ahokas Became the OHL's Coaching Pioneer
When Jussi Ahokas took the Kitchener Rangers job, he became the first European head coach in OHL history. Eighteen months later, he had a Memorial Cup ring.
When Jussi Ahokas took the Kitchener Rangers job, he became the first European head coach in OHL history. Eighteen months later, he had a Memorial Cup ring.
He won the Memorial Cup, the Ed Chynoweth Trophy, OHL Overage Player of the Year — then committed to Denver. Jack Pridham's final OHL season was complete from every angle.
Three league champions and a host team. One trophy. Here is the case for every contender in the 2026 Memorial Cup — and a frank assessment of who actually wins it.
He set the Penn State single-season record for assists, posted eight points in a single game, and won the Big Ten scoring title. The 2026 draft's top pick isn't a debate.