The Hamilton Spectator Trophy is awarded annually by the
Ontario Hockey League
The Ontario Hockey League (OHL; french: Ligue de hockey de l'Ontario (LHO)) is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 16–19. There are exceptions for overa ...
to the team that finishes the regular season with the best record. The trophy was donated by ''
The Hamilton Spectator
''The Hamilton Spectator'', founded in 1846, is a newspaper published weekdays and Saturdays in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. One of the largest Canadian newspapers by circulation,''The Hamilton Spectator'' is owned by Torstar.
History
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,'' and first presented in the 1957–58 season.
It is symbolic of first place overall, and home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs.
Winners
List of winners of the Hamilton Spectator Trophy.
First place overall, 1938–1958
List of teams finishing first place in the OHA Junior A tier from 1933 to 1958.
From 1933 to 1938, Junior A team played in separate groups with an uneven number of games, so there is no accurate depiction of first place in the regular season.
See also
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Jean Rougeau Trophy - QMJHL
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Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy
The Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the regular season champion of the Western Hockey League. It is named after one of the league's founders, Scotty Munro. Munro served as the general manager of the Estevan Bruins, and later ...
- WHL
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List of Canadian Hockey League awards
The Canadian Hockey League awards sixteen annual trophies for accomplishments during the regular and at the Memorial Cup to top individuals and teams among its three member leagues. The Memorial Cup is the top award for the championship team at the ...
References
External links
Ontario Hockey League
{{OHL trophies
Ontario Hockey League trophies and awards
Awards established in 1958
1958 establishments in Ontario