The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced that Chicoutimi Saguenéens defenseman Jordan Tourigny has been suspended for the remainder of the 2026 Memorial Cup after stepping on Kitchener Rangers forward Christian Humphreys.
During the third period, Tourigny and Humphreys, along with others from both the Saguenéens and Rangers, were battling for the puck along the boards. Tourigny decided to take his skate and step on the right foot of Humphreys.
Tourigny was handed a match penalty for attempt to injure. It was his second penalty of the game. The Rangers went on to win the game, 3-2, going undefeated in round-robin play and advancing straight to Sunday night’s championship game.
Tourigny released a statement on Wednesday during a media scrum, "I am sorry not to be able to continue the tournament and help my teammates. At no point did I touch or intend to hit his skate boot or his ankle. My intention was only to reach the blade of his stick. I regret using my skate in that type of situation and I am aware that this kind of action is prohibited. I am relieved to learn that he is not injured and that he will be able to play in Sunday's final."
"Over his five seasons in the QMJHL, Jordan Tourigny has never been suspended and has no prior disciplinary record. Recognized as a leader in the locker room and a respected teammate, Tourigny wore the 'C' for two seasons with the Shawinigan Cataractes. ... Head coach Yanick Jean will be the only person available to answer media questions on this matter,' said a team spokesperson.