A Mammoth Opportunity: Tij Iginla Looks To Follow In His Father's Footsteps At Upcoming Memorial Cup

Mar 22, 2026

If you want to learn about how a hockey player’s life is forever changed by winning the Memorial Cup in his hometown, you could do worse than to seek out Josh Gorges.

The blueliner, undrafted in the NHL, parlayed a 2004 Memorial Cup win as captain of the Kelowna Rockets into a free-agent contract and a 783-game NHL career.

Gorges’ major-junior achievements in his hometown still hold a special place in his heart. This season, he’s in his first year as an assistant to coach Derrick Martin with the Rockets as Kelowna prepares to host the 106th edition of Canada’s major-junior championship in May.

Utah Mammoth prospect Tij Iginla will get a shot to win a Memorial Cup in front of his hometown fans, just like his famous father did in 1995. Soon after that, he’ll get another chance to follow in Jarome’s footsteps by becoming an elite NHL goal-scorer.

thehockeynews.comA Mammoth Opportunity: Tij Iginla Looks To Follow In His Father's Footsteps At Upcoming Memorial CupUtah Mammoth prospect Tij Iginla will get a shot to win a Memorial Cup in front of his hometown fans, just like his famous father did in 1995. Soon after that, he’ll get another chance to follow in Jarome’s footsteps by becoming an elite NHL goal-scorer.

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