Walter Cup
championship trophy awarded annually in the Professional Women’s Hockey League
www.wikidata.orgI can help with the latest on the Walter Cup, but I don’t have live access right now. Here’s what’s generally current about the Walter Cup in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL):
- What it is: The Walter Cup is the championship trophy awarded to the PWHL playoff champion. It was introduced in 2024 and named after Mark Walter and his family for their support of the league.[3][4][5]
- Recent champions: The Minnesota Frost won the Walter Cup in 2024 and again in 2025, making them the first team to secure back-to-back titles in the trophy’s history.[3]
- Playoff format: The league uses best-of-five semifinals and a best-of-five final series to determine the Walter Cup winner, with teams like Minnesota, Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, and others competing for the title in recent seasons.[2][9]
- Trophy design and partners: The Walter Cup is a sterling-silver trophy designed with Tiffany & Co., featuring a cup held up by hockey sticks; it weighs around 35 pounds and stands about 24 inches tall, with a removable base to engrave yearly winners.[1][4][5]
- Notable context: The trophy and its name were publicly introduced in 2024 as part of the league’s early identity, with Billie Jean King and others involved in the announcement and ceremonies.[4][5]
Would you like a quick, up-to-date recap of the current playoff picture (seedings, upcoming games, and TV/streaming info) or a concise table comparing the top Walter Cup contenders for the current season? If you want, I can pull in the latest from reliable outlets and present a brief, cited update.