Teams: Lethbridge Cougars, Kitchener Legionnaires, Moncton Bears.
Standings
Lethbridge Cougars: 3 W, 1 L.
Kitchener Legionnaires: 3 W, 1 L.
Moncton Bears: 0 W, 4 L.
Story:
This year's tournament was a successful showcase for both the Cougars and Legionnaires performed great as both teams finished in a tie for first place with three wins, one loss. As for the Bears, not so much as they finish a 0-4 record, and as the tournament rules go, if the last place team ends without a win, they are eliminated.
The Valor Cup Final was an epic back and forth game. In the first period, the Cougars draw first blood with Cliff Burns scoring two goals, followed by Herb Holmes putting in a goal to make it 3-1. The second period was a turning point for the Legionnaires where goalie Jake Phillips came in after Kirk Smith twisted his knee late in the first; Jake played so well it gave John Herbco to score with one minute left in the second to make 3-2. The third period is where John Herbco shines as he sets up a pass to defence Leon Kirkland as he slaps it and goes past goalie Tony Will into the net, and the game is tied 3-3 as the third period hits zero. For the first time in Valor Cup history, the finals will be decided in overtime. Shots after shots save after saves. With 3:50 minutes to go in overtime, John Herbco dash through two defensemen then shoots the puck and scores the Valor Cup clincher goal. As the Legionnaires celebrate a 4-3 overtime win, both Jake Phillips and Tony Will shake hands with each other in respect for their performance. The 1976 Valor Cup MVP John Herbco raises the Valor Cup as the Legionnaires become the first OMJHA team to win it all.
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