Abbott Cup
The Abbott Memorial Cup, commonly referred to as the Abbott Cup, was awarded annually from 1919 through 1999 to the Junior "A" ice hockey Champion for Western Canada.
The Cup was named after Captain E.L. (Hick) Abbott who was a noted hockey player in Western Canada. He captained the Regina Victorias when it won the Junior Championship of Canada in 1913 and 1914. Captain Abbott died in active service in the First World War and the trophy was presented in his memory in 1919 by the Saskatchewan Amateur Hockey Association.
The concept of a Western Canada Junior A Championship will be continued in 2013 with the creation of the Western Canadian Championship.
Read more about Abbott Cup: History, Champions 1919 To 1934, Champions 1935 To 1970, Champions 1971 To 1990, Champions 1991 To 1999
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