The host Shawinigan Cataractes and defending champion Saint John
Sea Dogs have each been fined $2,500 after a game that
degenerated into skirmishes at the MasterCard Memorial Cup.
Organizers announced Thursday the teams were fined for "conduct
prejudicial to the welfare of the game and the tournament."
Three melees marked the final minute of Saint John's 4-1 victory
on Wednesday night, including a fight between Shawinigan's
Vincent Arceneau and Grant West of Saint John.  There were also
shouting matches between the benches.  In the first period,
Arceneau fired a slapshot directly at Saint John's Stephen
MacAuley, but was not penalized.  Saint John advanced to the
Memorial Cup semifinal, while Shawinigan must play Edmonton in a
tiebreaker for the other spot in the semi.