The Clarkson Cup, recognizing the top female hockey team in the country, will be awarded this week in Markham, Ontario.
In the fine tradition of Governors General donating trophies/having trophies named in their honour (Georges Vanier, Earl Grey, Earl of Minto, and Lord Stanley to name a few), the Clarkson Cup bears the name of former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson who commissioned the award in 2005 to honour the top women's club team in the country.
The annual tournament takes place in a neutral city and this year the Markham Centennial Centre (8600 McCowan Road) will once again host the event (Markham was host to the 2013 tournament). Past winners include: the Montreal Stars (2009, 2011, and 2012), the Minnesota Whitecaps (2010), and the Boston Blades (2013).
Schedule
All games will take place at the Markham Centennial Centre (8600 McCowan Rd., Markham, ON).
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Calgary Inferno vs. Toronto Furies @ 11:00am
Montreal Stars vs. Boston Blades @ 7:30pm
Thursday March 20, 2014
Boston Blades vs. Toronto Furies @ 11:00am
Montreal Stars vs. Calgary Inferno @ 7:30pm
Friday, March 21, 2014
Montreal Stars vs. Toronto Furies @ 11:00am
Boston Blades vs. Calgary Inferno @ 7:30pm
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Championship Final @ 2:00pm
Tickets are just $10 for the round robin (Wed-Fri) $15 for Saturday's championship, or $70 for the tournament pass. Tickets are available online at the Canadian Women's Hockey League website or at the gate.