How is the host for the Memorial Cup (Jr Men's hockey) decided?

Question

And how far out do they know where it will take place?

Answer 1

It is rotated between the three leagues that make up the CHL. Each year one league's team hosts it. I know with the OHL you have to be with in a certain position in the standings when they start the judging. Those teams are welcome to make a bid. Of course it is then taken down to three bids, if any more then three tried. I think they also don't let a team host two times in a row but I am not sure. Anyway the teams present their bid and the judges listen to them all and then pick out which one they think will represent the league best. I don't remember how many years out they decide though.