In 2024, the Saginaw Spirit claimed the Memorial Cup, scoring with 21.7 seconds remaining to beat London.

More than a year later, the success stories continue for Saginaw, this time a five-minute drive from The Dow Event Center.

The OHL, Saginaw Spirit and Friends of Hoyt Park dedicated a new pavilion at Hoyt Park, along with several other improvements Thursday, thanks to a legacy project tied to the 2024 Memorial Cup in Saginaw.

“In the bid process, there was talk about legacy projects, and there were two that were outlined … the Henry Marsh Beautification Plaza project and Hoyt Park,” CHL president Dan MacKenzie said. “There were some bleachers and a pavilion described in the bid, but typical of you guys, this is amazing.

“New diamond, lights, signs. You guys always over-deliver. The

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