1991 Abby Hoffman Cup

1991 Abby Hoffman Cup
Tournament details
VenueVerdun Auditorium
DatesMarch 14–17, 1991
Teams8
Final positions
Champions North York Aeros (1st title)
Runners-up Sherbrooke Christin Autos
Third place Edmonton Chimos
Tournament statistics
Games played20
Awards
MVPFrance St-Louis (Sherbrooke)

The 1991 Abby Hoffman Cup was the 10th staging of Hockey Canada's Esso Women's National Championships. The four-day competition was played in Verdun, Quebec. The North York Aeros won the Abby Hoffman Cup[1] for the first time after a 1–0 shutout win over Sherbrooke Christin Autos, the three-time national champions from Québec.

In the final game, Angela James scored the only goal in the second period.[2] Teammate Carrie-Lynn Perry was the first goalie to post a shutout in the final.

Teams participating

  • Surrey Flyers, British Columbia
  • Edmonton Chimos, Alberta (Host)
  • Saskatchewan Saskies
  • Norvilla Canadians, Manitoba
  • North York Aeros, Ontario
  • Sherbrooke Christin Autos, Québec
  • Aréna de Repentigny, Québec
  • Moncton Shooters, New Brunswick

References

  1. ^ "Historic trophies". Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "Ontario nips Quebec in women's hockey" The Gazette, March 18, 1991, p. C2.