Colonial Cup (hockey)
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The Colonial Cup was the name of the trophy
for the post-season champion of the International Hockey League. On September 24, 2007, the league decided to restore the "Turner Cup
" name to the championship trophy as a tribute to the original IHL in honor of Joe Turner
, and a new trophy was being designed. Prior to the name change, the trophy had been unchanged in the two prior incarnations of this league first known as the Colonial Hockey League, and later the United Hockey League.
The past winners are:
Trophy
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for the post-season champion of the International Hockey League. On September 24, 2007, the league decided to restore the "Turner Cup
Turner Cup
The Turner Cup is the championship trophy of the International Hockey League. The Cup is named for Joe Turner, a goaltender from Windsor, Ontario. Turner became professional with the Detroit Red Wings organization, and played one season with the Indianapolis Capitals in the American Hockey League...
" name to the championship trophy as a tribute to the original IHL in honor of Joe Turner
Joe Turner (ice hockey)
Joe Turner was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played 1 game in the National Hockey League. Born in Windsor, Ontario, he played with the Detroit Red Wings....
, and a new trophy was being designed. Prior to the name change, the trophy had been unchanged in the two prior incarnations of this league first known as the Colonial Hockey League, and later the United Hockey League.
The past winners are:
- 2007 - Rockford Ice Hogs
- 2006 - Kalamazoo WingsKalamazoo WingsThe Kalamazoo Wings, nicknamed the K-Wings, are a mid-level professional ice hockey team in Kalamazoo, Michigan. A member of the ECHL's Eastern Conference, North Division, they play in the 5,113-seat Wings Stadium....
- 2005 - Muskegon FuryMuskegon FuryThe Muskegon Fury was a International Hockey League ice hockey team located in Muskegon, Michigan.The Fury were established in 1992 after the original Muskegon Lumberjacks of the International Hockey League's previous incarnation relocated to Cleveland, Ohio...
- 2004 - Muskegon FuryMuskegon FuryThe Muskegon Fury was a International Hockey League ice hockey team located in Muskegon, Michigan.The Fury were established in 1992 after the original Muskegon Lumberjacks of the International Hockey League's previous incarnation relocated to Cleveland, Ohio...
- 2003 - Fort Wayne KometsFort Wayne KometsThe Fort Wayne Komets are a minor league ice hockey franchise currently a member of the Central Hockey League in the Northern Conference. The team was previously a member of the International Hockey League before it merged into the CHL in 2010...
- 2002 - Muskegon FuryMuskegon FuryThe Muskegon Fury was a International Hockey League ice hockey team located in Muskegon, Michigan.The Fury were established in 1992 after the original Muskegon Lumberjacks of the International Hockey League's previous incarnation relocated to Cleveland, Ohio...
- 2001 - Quad City MallardsQuad City MallardsThe Quad City Mallards were a professional ice hockey team competing in the AA level United Hockey League. The Mallards played their home games at The MARK of the Quad Cities in Moline, Illinois. Their team colors were forest green and burgundy. They won the Colonial Cup in 1997, 1998 and 2001,...
- 2000 - Flint GeneralsFlint GeneralsThe Flint Generals were a professional ice hockey team based in Flint, Michigan.They were a member of the International Hockey League and played their home games at Perani Arena and Event Center in Flint, Michigan....
- 1999 - Muskegon FuryMuskegon FuryThe Muskegon Fury was a International Hockey League ice hockey team located in Muskegon, Michigan.The Fury were established in 1992 after the original Muskegon Lumberjacks of the International Hockey League's previous incarnation relocated to Cleveland, Ohio...
- 1998 - Quad City MallardsQuad City MallardsThe Quad City Mallards were a professional ice hockey team competing in the AA level United Hockey League. The Mallards played their home games at The MARK of the Quad Cities in Moline, Illinois. Their team colors were forest green and burgundy. They won the Colonial Cup in 1997, 1998 and 2001,...
- 1997 - Quad City MallardsQuad City MallardsThe Quad City Mallards were a professional ice hockey team competing in the AA level United Hockey League. The Mallards played their home games at The MARK of the Quad Cities in Moline, Illinois. Their team colors were forest green and burgundy. They won the Colonial Cup in 1997, 1998 and 2001,...
- 1996 - Flint GeneralsFlint GeneralsThe Flint Generals were a professional ice hockey team based in Flint, Michigan.They were a member of the International Hockey League and played their home games at Perani Arena and Event Center in Flint, Michigan....
- 1995 - Thunder Bay Senators
- 1994 - Thunder Bay Senators
- 1993 - Brantford SmokeBrantford SmokeThe Brantford Smoke were a professional ice hockey team in the Colonial Hockey League, later the United Hockey League, now known as the International Hockey League. They played in Brantford, Ontario from 1991-92 until 1997-98, playing home games at the Brantford Civic Centre.They won the Colonial...
- 1992 - Thunder Bay Thunder Hawks