Colin Sinclair scored twice for the well-rested Ice as they beat the Victoriaville Tigres of the Quebec League 6-3 in the cup final.
It was the third game in as many days for the Tigres, who had to fight their way into the final after starting the tournament with two losses. The Ice, meanwhile, secured their spot in the final way back on Tuesday and were playing on three days rest.
It was the 15th Memorial Cup for the WHL and the second in a row after the Red Deer Rebels won last year.
Kootenay Ice captain Jarret Stoll celebrates as he hoists the Memorial Cup.
Cole Fischer, Igor Agarunov, Duncan Milroy and Shaun Norrie also scored for the Cranbrook, B.C.-based Ice.
Carl Mallette tallied two goals for Victoriaville and Matthew Lombardi scored once.
The Tigres were trailing 6-1 with two minutes left when they added two quick goals. But, it was too little, too late.
Victoriaville defenceman Danny Groulx was named the tournament's MVP while fellow Tigre Matthew Lombardi was the tournament's top scorer with two goals and eight assists.
