possible of the championship of Canada. This was done by allowing to any team that would win the championship of its respective league (recognized as such by the trustees), the privilege of challenging the holders of the cup.
The following is a record of the competitions that have taken place for the possession of the trophy:—
1893. Awarded to M.A.A.A. Hockey Club as champions of the A.H.A. of Canada.
1894. Montrealers challenged by Osgoode Hall, Toronto. No game on account of unfavorable weather.
1895. Montrealers defeated Queen's College, Kingston,in Montreal, by 5—1. Referee, F.C. Chittick. Ottawa. Gave over the cup to Victoria H.C. of Montreal, winners of A.H.A. of Canada championship.
1896. Victorias of Winnipeg defeated Victorias of Montreal, in Montreal, score 5—2. Referee, A.F. Martin, Toronto.
1896. Victorias of Montreal defeated Victorias of Winnipeg, in Winnipeg, by 6—5. Referee, W.C. Young, Ottawa.
1897. Victorias of Montreal defeated Capitals of Ottawa, in Montreal, by 15 goals to 2. Referee, J. Findlay, Montreal.
1899. Victorias of Montreal defeated Victorias of Winnipeg, in Montreal. Referee, J. Findlay, Montreal. Feb. 16th, score 2—1; Feb. 18th, score 3—2 (match unfinished.)
1899, Shamrocks of Montreal awarded the cup as winners of the C.A.H. League championship.
1899. Shamrocks of Montreal defeated Queen's College, Kingston, in Montreal, 6—2. Referee, H. Pulford, Ottawa.
