The Memorial Cup is headed to the Royal City.
The Guelph Storm will host the annual Canadian junior hockey championship in 2027, the CHL announced on Thursday.
It marks 200 years since Guelph's founding in 1827.
"The Storm put forward an outstanding bid that showcased not only their organizational strength, but also the passion, vision and community spirit that make the Royal City such a special junior hockey market," OHL president Dan Mackenzie said in a news release.
"With the Memorial Cup returning to Guelph in the same year the city marks its bicentennial, fans can expect an unforgettable event that celebrates Guelph’s history and the tournament’s rich tradition, while providing a world-class experience for players, fans and partners alike."
Guelph has competed in the Memorial Cup six times previously, including hosting in 2002, but has never hoisted the trophy.
The Storm currently sit seventh in the OHL's Western Conference, but have prospects like goalie Zach Jovanovski and Collin Ellsworth who could play a big part come 2027.
"The Storm have established themselves as one of the premier franchises in the Canadian Hockey League, with four OHL championships and an impressive group of distinguished alumni that have gone on to do great things both in the game of hockey and in professional life," OHL Commissioner Bryan Crawford said in a statement.
"Guelph's passionate fan base and first-class facilities make them an ideal host for this prestigious tournament. I have no doubt the Storm will be driven to capture their first-ever Memorial Cup title on home ice, and we look forward to an unforgettable event in 2026."
Competing against the Storm in 2027 will be that season's winners of the OHL, QMJHL and WHL.
The OHL's London Knights are the defending champions after winning the trophy in June in Rimouski, Que.
The 2026 Memorial Cup will take place in Kelowna, B.C.
Exact dates for the 2027 tournament will be announced at a later date.
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