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| CARR-HARRIS CUP |
| The Carr-Harris Cup is the annual Causeway Challange between Queen's University and the Royal Military College of Canada. These two schools have a lenghty history dating back to 1886 when they played the first game ever in Kingston. The game celebrates the history of the Carr-Harris family in the Kingston area. The Carr-Harris family has a link with both schools: Robert Carr-Harris taught at RMC from 1879-97 and then at Queesn from 1898-1901 Ferguson Carr-Harris scored a goal for Queens in the schools Stanley Cup loss to the Montreal Shamerock in 1899 B.G. Carr-Harris and R.M Carr-Harris played for RMC in the first West Point Game in 1923 Peter Carr-Harris coached at RMC and recorded 5 wins against West Point The inagural Carr-Harris Cup game was in 1987 and since then has alternated between the two schools on a yearly basis. This annual game brings out the best in the two schools. Generally the cadets show thier pride in massive numbers whether the game is played a Jock Harty arena or at Constantine Arena. Some memorable games in the past include the 1996 event which RMC won 2-1 in a hard fought battle in front of nearly 1500 spectators. The game winning goal off a 2 on 1 rush had the crowds jumping at Queens as this victory helped propel the Redmen into their first ever post season berth. Perhaps the gem was the game in 1997. With over 1500 people packed into Constantine Arena, spectators were standing four deep along the boards at ice level. The local cable station even broadcast the game on a tape delay. Sixty minutes of regulation could not decide a winner nor could 5 minutes of overtime as the teams were tied 5-5. There was a dilemma after the overtime the game was considered official by the OUA however, both teams agreed that a winner of the cup was to be determined. The two coaches decided that a shootout was in order to decide the winner of the cup. With home ice advantage, RMC was able to use their last shooter to win the game. With the crowd hushed, Josh Major picked up the puck and broke in on the Queen's goalie. He made a move and potted the winning goal. The arena erupted in a huge cheer, the boards and glass shook as people pounded on the glass as Major rode his stick down the ice. This intense rivaly is enjoyed by both schools as one of the key games on the schedule. RMC currently trails the series 12-7-2. 2007 This years game neted the second shoot out in the seiries as RMC won the cup with a 3-2 shot out win. For complete game info click here 2006 This years game was played in front of 1100 fans at Jock Harty Arean on the Queens Campus on 7 Feb. This years game was the last regular season game for both teams. RMC was fighting to finish first in the OUA Mid East and to get a first round bye, while Queens was fighting for the final playoff spot and worst case being a playoff spoiler. For complete game info click here. 2005 This year�s version was played on Saturday Jan 22 at 1400 at the Constantine Arena on the RMC campus. This was key league game for both teams as they are fighting for the second spot in the OUA Mid East which will secure the team a playoff berth. RMC is currently 3 points ahead of Queens and the Carr-Harris game marks the first of a home and home series on the weekend. For complete info on the game click here. 2004 This years edition of the CARR-HARRIS cup was played on Saturday 31 Jan 04 at 1930 at Queens. In this years Carr-Harris Cup game the Queens Golden Gales managed to come out on top with a 4-3 victory in front of nearly 1500 fans at Jock Harty Arena. The game featured a tight offensive contest between the two Kingston teams. Queens was fighting for top spot in the Mid East Division while RMC was trying to distance themselves from Ryerson for the final playoff spot in the division. After a scoreless first period both teams erupted on offense with 3 goals in just over 2 minutes early in the second. At 3:15 Queens went up 1-0 and then at 4:40 they went up 2-0 on a powerplay goal. RMCs Nick Cregan pulled the Paladins within one at the 5:44 mark. In the third period Queens went up 3-1 at the 55 second mark and then put the game away at 19:05 with an empty net goal. Ryan Thebault made the game interesting by scoring with 8 seconds left to bring RMC back to within one. Elliot Mould was between the pipes for RMC and stopped 48 of 51 shots while RMC fired 42 shots on the Queens net. |
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