(AUDIO) In conversation with CHL President Dan MacKenzie on Guelph hosting 2027 Memorial Cup

The Guelph Storm held a special media conference on Friday to celebrate being announced as the hosts for the 2027 Memorial Cup.

Canadian Hockey League President Dan MacKenzie was in attendance to congratulate Guelph on its successful bid.

MacKenzie chatted with Blackburn Media's Ryan Drury about the tournament coming to his hometown (MacKenzie recused himself from the selection process due to his close ties to Guelph), the strength of junior hockey in Canada, and much more.

Catch the full conversation here:

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Ontario Hockey League Commissioner Bryan Crawford (at the podium) gives welcoming remarks at the 2027 Memorial Cup announcement at the Sleeman Centre in Guelph. November 21, 2025 (Photo by Ryan Drury)

At the podium, Scott Walker, Partner and President of Hockey Operations for the Guelph Storm, addresses the crowd at the official press conference celebrating the Storm being named 2027 Memorial Cup hosts. November 21, 2025 (Photo by Ryan Drury)