The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) announced on Friday that the Walter Cup, belonging to the Montreal Victoire, is currently missing. The league stated that the trophy did not reach its intended destination and is collaborating with the shipping company to locate it.
The trophy was scheduled to be sent to Lethbridge, Alberta, for a day with Victoire forward Dara Greig. However, the container arrived without the Walter Cup, prompting Greig to postpone her scheduled events with the trophy. Unlike the NHL’s Stanley Cup, the PWHL does not assign a dedicated person to accompany the trophy during its travels.
The missing Walter Cup is a version awarded to championship-winning teams for their possession, distinct from the trophy presented on the ice during victory celebrations. The trophy, crafted by Tiffany & Co., is made of sterling silver, weighing approximately 35 pounds and measuring 24 inches in height and 13 inches in width.
Montreal secured the Walter Cup by defeating Ottawa in Game 4 of a best-of-five series in May, becoming the first Canadian team to claim the PWHL championship. Named after PWHL founder Mark Walter and his wife Kimbra, the trophy represents a significant achievement in women’s hockey.