When Mitch Marner tuned into the Memorial Cup this spring, it wasn’t just as a casual fan. The former Toronto Maple Leafs forward, now with the Vegas Golden Knights, was watching closely as the London Knights chased redemption after last year’s heartbreak.

For Marner, there was one player in particular who commanded his attention—Easton Cowan, Toronto’s 2023 first-round pick. The 19-year-old forward carried London through the tournament, leading all players in scoring and earning Most Valuable Player honors.

The Knights, who had fallen just short the year before, claimed their third Memorial Cup title with a 4-1 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers. For Marner, who once wore the same Knights jersey, it was a moment that carried a special connection.

How did Cowan deliver where London fell s

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