The Northumberland Stars are Russell Cup champions for the first time in franchise history. The Stars completed their championship run by defeating the Wasaga River Dragons 4-1 in the 2026 GMHL Russell Cup final. It was Northumberland’s first-ever trip to the finals in the franchise’s 10-year history, and they made it count. Stars’ GM and Head Coach Alex McConnell finally saw his championship pursuit fulfilled. His path began as a player in the …
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