Claim: The winner of the 1953 Memorial Cup, a best of seven series held at Shea's Amphitheatre (this was the last Memorial Cup held here, as it was closed two years later) in Winnipeg, Menitoba and the Wheat City Arena in Brandon, Manitoba, was Barrie (claiming their 2nd Memorial Cup), beating Winnipeg four games to one.
Evidence: In a best-of-seven series, held at Shea's Amphitheatre in Winnipeg, Manitoba and the Wheat City Arena in Brandon, Manitoba, Barrie won their 2nd Memorial Cup, defeating Winnipeg 4 games to 1. 1955 In a best-of-seven series, held at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, St. Catharines won their 1st Memorial Cup, defeating Edmonton 4 games to 0 with 1 tie. In a best-of-seven series, held at Regina Exhibition Stadium in Regina, Saskatchewan, Toronto won their 2nd Memorial Cup, and first since 1929 by defeating Regina 4 games to 1.