The Western Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic Association men's ice hockey tournament was an annual conference championship held between member teams.
History
In 1962, the
Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic Union announced that it would be holding the first national collegiate tournament in 1963. In response, the Western Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic Union (WCIAU), reformed as the Western Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic Association (WCIAA) and its champion would automatically receive a berth into the
University Cup tournament. The move prompted
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada at the Centre of Canada, longitudinal centre of the country. It is Canada's Population of Canada by province and territory, fifth-most populous province, with a population ...
to return to the conference, bringing the number of members back up to four. In 1964,
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada. Situated in the Pacific Northwest between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains, the province has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that ...
was forced to withdraw due to high travel expenses, however, the addition of
Calgary
Calgary () is a major city in the Canadian province of Alberta. As of 2021, the city proper had a population of 1,306,784 and a metropolitan population of 1,481,806 making it the third-largest city and fifth-largest metropolitan area in C ...
allowed the league to remain a foursome. Two years later, UBC returned and the league held its first postseason tournament thanks to a tie for first in the standings. Two more additions in 1969 brought the league up to eight members and the conference adopted a playoff tournament as a permanent fixture.
In 1972, the conference split in two. The Great Plains Athletic Association (GPAA) and
Canada West Universities Athletic Association
Canada West (formally the Canada West Universities Athletic Association or CWUAA) is a regional membership association for universities in Western Canada which assists in co-ordinating competition between their university level athletic programs ...
(CWUAA) were formed in part to reduce travel expenses.
Tournaments
1963
''No playoff''
1964
Saskatchewan was forced to forfeit 4 games due to using ineligible players.
''No playoff''
1965
''No playoff''
1966
''No playoff''
1967
Alberta and British Columbia played two 3-point games between each other.
1968
''No playoff''
1969
''No playoff''
1970
Calgary was awarded 1st place due to having a better goal differential.
Note: * denotes overtime period(s)
1971
† Alberta and Brandon were both forced to forfeit 4 games for using ineligible players during the season.
In the match between the two teams, both squads were awarded a loss.
Note: * denotes overtime period(s)
1972
† Manitoba lost three games by forfeit. Victoria lost one game to Saskatchewan by forfeit.
Note: * denotes overtime period(s)
Championships
See also
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WCIAU men's ice hockey tournament
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GPAC men's ice hockey tournament
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Canada West men's ice hockey tournament
ReferencesCanada West Men's Hockey History
{{U Sports men's ice hockey
Canadian college men's ice hockey tournament
Recurring sporting events established in 1963
1963 establishments in Canada
Recurring sporting events disestablished in 1972
1972 disestablishments in Canada