University Cup
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The University Cup is awarded annually to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) men's ice hockey champions.
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.
With the completion of the 2007-2008 championship, 26 different teams have played in the national championship final. 15 different teams have won the national championship.
With the completion of the 2007-2008 championship, the Alberta Golden Bears have won the most national championships, 13 wins in 17 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.