1986 Centennial Cup

The 1986 Centennial Cup is the 16th Junior "A" 1986 ice hockey National Championship for the Canadian Junior A Hockey League.

The Centennial Cup was competed for by the winners of the Abbott Cup, Dudley Hewitt Cup, the Callaghan Cup, and a 'Host' team.

The tournament was hosted by the Cole Harbour Colts in the city of Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia.

A note of interest is that Troy Crosby, Sidney's father was the goaltender for the Moncton Hawks in this tournament. He ended up settling in Cole Harbour, NS which is Sidney's hometown.

Results

 * Cole Harbour Colts defeated Penticton Knights 6-5
 * Orillia Travelways defeated Moncton Hawks 4-3
 * Cole Harbour Colts defeated Orillia Travelways 9-5
 * Penticton Knights defeated Moncton Hawks 6-3
 * Penticton Knights defeated Orillia Travelways 5-2
 * Cole Harbour Colts defeated Moncton Hawks 5-2

Awards

 * Most Valuable Player: Kevan Melrose (Penticton Knights)
 * Top Scorer: Gary Thomas (Cole Harbour Colts)
 * Most Sportsmanlike Player: David Shields (Penticton Knights)

All-Star Team
Forward
 * David Shields (Penticton Knights)
 * Dwight Lucas (Cole Harbour Colts)
 * Garry Thomas (Cole Harbour Colts)

Defence
 * Kevan Melrose (Penticton Knights)
 * Barry Harrietha (Cole Harbour Colts)

Goal
 * Corry Amato (Orillia Travelways)

Roll of League Champions

 * AJHL: Calgary Canucks
 * BCJHL: Penticton Knights
 * CJHL: Brockville Braves
 * IJHL: Summerside Western Capitals
 * MJHL: Winnipeg South Blues
 * MVJHL: Cole Harbour Colts
 * NOJHL: Onaping Falls Huskies
 * OJHL: Orillia Travelways
 * PCJHL: Prince George Spruce Kings
 * SJHL: Humboldt Broncos