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The Memorial Cup has a new sponsor.
Kubota Canada will expand its current multi-year agreement with the Canadian Hockey League to become the official presenting partner starting with the 106th Cup tournament May 21 to 31, 2026, in Kelowna, B.C.
The equipment supply company started its partnership with major junior hockey in 2018 and attached its name to the CHL Top Prospects Game and CHL USA Prospects Challenge during the past five years.
“Kubota Canada is proud to grow our partnership with the CHL and to support the Memorial Cup, a tournament that embodies excellence, tradition and community,” company marketing director Steve Sweetnam said.
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