Komarov wins 2nd consecutive QMJHL title and will compete for the Memorial Cup

The 20-year-old won the Émile-Bouchard Trophy as the QMJHL’s top defenseman this season and was named to the QMJHL First All-Star Team after leading all defensemen in the league in assists (55 ) and points (69). ranking fifth among all skaters with a plus-47 rating.

Komarov had already won the QMJHL championship last season with the Quebec Remparts, who then won the Memorial Cup.

The Sabers drafted Komarov in the fifth round in 2022 and signed the 6-foot-3 right-handed defenseman to an entry-level contract last May.

“Vsevolod had a great season,” Sabres director of player development Adam Mair said earlier this month. “He is a very intelligent, two-way defender who can move the puck, contribute offensively and stop plays on the D side. His growth over the last two years has been impressive and we are very excited about his future.

The Memorial Cup tournament – ​​featuring the winners of the OHL, WHL, QMJHL and host team Saginaw – will begin on Friday, May 24 and conclude with the final on Sunday, June 2. Sabers prospect Matt Savoie is currently competing in the WHL Championship. series with Moose Jaw.

See below for the full Memorial Cup schedule (all times Eastern).

Friday May 24 at 7:30 p.m. – (WHL) c. Saginaw

Saturday May 25 at 4 p.m. – (OHL) c. Drummondville

Sunday May 26 at 7:30 p.m. – Saginaw vs Drummondville

Monday May 27 at 7:30 p.m. – (OHL) c. (WHL)

Tuesday May 28 at 7:30 p.m. – Drummondville c. (WHL)

Wednesday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. – Saginaw v. (OH)

Thursday May 30 at 7:30 p.m. – Tiebreaker (if necessary)

Friday May 31 at 7:30 p.m. – Semi-final

Sunday June 2 at 7:30 p.m. – Final