The University Cup is awarded annually to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) men's ice hockey champions. The current champion is the McGill University Redmen.
The trophy was presented to the CIS, for presentation to a national champion starting with the 1962-63 season, by Queen's University and the Royal Military College of Canada. These two schools, located in Kingston, had been the participants in the first organized interuniversity hockey game, played in Kingston in 1885. The cup is meant to recognize the overall contribution made to the game of hockey by outstanding university players.
The Major W.J. (Danny) McLeod award recognizes the contribution made to the University Cup by the Most Valuable Player. Major W.J. (Danny) McLeod, Athletic Director at the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston directed the establishment of the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union in 1961. The CIAU changed its name to Canadian Interuniversity Sport in 2001.
With the completion of the 2009-2010 championship, 26 different teams have played in the national championship final. 16 different teams have won the national championship.
With the completion of the 2009-2010 championship, the Alberta Golden Bears have won the most national championships, 13 wins in 18 appearances, followed by the Toronto Varsity Blues, with 10 wins in 13 appearances. The Moncton Aigles Bleu and the UQTR Patriotes are next, with 4 national championship wins each.
The Toronto Varsity Blues hold the record of 5 consecutive championships, from 1969 through 1973.
Read more about University Cup: Champions, University Cup Final Appearances
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