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The inaugural Manitoba Centennial Trophy is awarded as trophy for the National Championship Junior A winner.

Teams play a best-of-seven series, East vs West.

• 1971 - RED DEER RUSTLERS (AJHL) ^{[3] [4] [6]}
• vs Charlottetown Islanders (MarJHL), 4 games to 2
• 1972 - GUELPH CMCs (SOJHL)
• vs Red Deer Rustlers (AJHL) ^{[3] [4] [6]}, 4 games to 0
• 1973 - PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE TERRIERS (MJHL) ^{[4] [6]}
• vs Pembroke Lumber Kings (CJHL), 4 games to 1
• 1974 - SELKIRK STEELERS (MJHL) ^{[4] [6]}
• vs Smith Falls Bears (CJHL), 4 games to 3
• 1975 - SPRUCE GROVE METS (AJHL) ^{[3] [4] [6]}
• vs Guelph CMCs "Biltmore Mad Hatters" (SOJHL), 4 games to 2
• 1976 - ROCKLAND NATIONALS (CJHL)
• vs Spruce Grove Mets (AJHL) ^{[3][4] [6]} , 4 games to 1
• 1977 - PRINCE ALBERT RAIDERS (SJHL) ^{[4] [6]}
• vs Pembroke Lumber Kings (CJHL), 4 games to 0
• 1978 - GUELPH HOLODAY PLATERS (OHA)
• Prince Albert Raiders (SJHL) ^{[4] [6]}, 4 games to 0

The Manitoba Centennial Trophy, unofficialy, simply became known as the Centennial Cup.

A "Central Region" team was added for tournament play. Teams play a tournament round-robin. Each team plays each other twice with the top two playing a one game final.

• 1979 - PRINCE ALBERT RAIDERS (SJHL) ^{[4] [6]}
• vs Sherwood Parkdale Metros (Island JHL), 5-3 at

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• 1980 - RED DEER RUSTLERS (AJHL) ^{[3] [4] [6]}
• vs North York Rangers (OPJHL), 3-2
• 1981 - PRINCE ALBERT RAIDERS (SJHL) ^{[4] [6]}
• vs Belleville Bulls (OPJHL), 6-2

The "Central Region" was eliminated. Teams again play a best-of-seven game series, East vs West.

• 1982 - PRINCE ALBERT RAIDERS (SJHL) ^{[4] [6]}
• vs Guelph Platers (OJHL), 4 games to 0
• 1983 - NORTH YORK RANGERS (OJHL)
• vs Abbotsford Flyers (BCJHL) ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [6]}, 4 games to 0
• 1984 - WEYBURN RED WINGS (SJHL) ^{[4] [6]}
• vs Orillia Travelways (OJHL) , 4 games to 3

The "Central Region" was reinstated along with a "Host Team". Teams play a tournament round-robin. Each team plays each other once, with the top three entering the playoffs. The top team directly enters the final and the other two play a semi-final.

• 1985 - ORILLIA TRAVELWAYS (OJHL)-Host
• vs Penticton Knights (BCJHL) ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [6]} , 4-2
• 1986 - PENTICTON KNIGHTS (BCJHL) ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [6]}
• vs Cole Harbour Colts (MarJHL) - Host, 7-4
• 1987 - RICHMOND SOCKEYES (BCJHL) ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [6]}
• vs Humboldt Broncos (SJHL)-Host, 5-2
• 1988 - NOTRE DAME HOUNDS (SJHL) ^{[4] [6]}
• vs Halifax Lions (MVJHL), 3-2
• 1989 - THUNDER BAY FLYERS (USHL)
• vs Summerside Capitals (IJHL)-Host, 4-1
  Note:Vernon Lakers of the (BCJHL) ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [6]} participated

The "Pacific Region" (BC / Alta) was added to the tournament. The teams play a round-robin with the four top teams making the two semi-final games, 1 plays 4 and 2 plays 3. The semi-final winners play for the Championship.

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• 1990 - VERNON LAKERS - Host(BCJHL) ^[6]
• vs New Westminster Royals (BCJHL) ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [6]}, 6-5

The 1990 game was the first to be broadcast nationaly by TSN with Vic Rauter as play by play man and Howie Meeker as the color commentor.

• 1991 - VERNON LAKERS (BCJHL) ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [6]}
• vs Sudbury Cubs (NOJHA)-Host, 8-4
• 1992 - THUNDER BAY FLYERS (USHL)
• vs Winkler Flyers (ManJHL), 10-1
  Note: Vernon Lakers (BCJHL) ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [6]}Semi-Finalist
• 1993 - KELOWNA SPARTANS ((BCJHL) ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [6]}
• Chateauguay Elites (QJAHL/LHJAAAQ),7-2
• 1994 - OLDS GRIZZLYS (AJHL) Host^{[3] [4] [6]}
• Kelowna Spartans (BCJHL) ^[6], 5-4
  Note: Kelowna entered Centennial Cup Tournament as Olds was also the Host
• 1995 - CALGARY CANUCKS (AJHL) ^{[3] [4] [6]}
• vs Gloucester Rangers (CJHL) Host , 5-4

The Royal Bank Cup, with a new sponsor, The Royal Bank Of Canada, replaces the Centennial Cup.

• 1996 - VERNON VIPERS (BCHL) ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [7]}
• vs Melfort Mustangs (SJHL), 2-0
• 1997 - SUMMERSIDE WESTERN CAPITALS (MarJHL)
• vs South Surrey Eagles (BCHL) ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [7]}, 4-3
• 1998 - SOUTH SURREY EAGLES (BCHL) ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [7]}
• vs Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL), 4-1
• 1999 - VERNON VIPERS (BCHL) ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [7]}
• vs Charlottetown Abbies (MarJHL) , 9-3

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• 2000 - FORT McMURRAY OIL BARONS (AJHL)
• vs Rayside Balfour Sabrecats (NOJHA), 2-1
• 2001- CAMROSE KODIAKS (AJHL) ^{[3] [6]}
• vs Flin Flon Bombers (SJHL), 5-0
• 2002 - HALIFAX OLAND EXPORTS (MarJHL)
• vs OCN Blizzard (ManJHL), 3-1
• 2003 - HUMBOLDT BRONCOS (SJHL)
• vs Camrose Kodiaks (AJHL) ^{[3] [7]}, 3-1

The Royal Bank Cup is renamed to the RBC Royal Bank Cup.

• 2004 - AURORA TIGERS (OPJHL)
• vs Kindersley Klippers (SJHL), 7-1
• 2005 - WEYBURN REDWINGS (SJHL)
• vs Camrose Kodiaks (AJHL) ^{[3] [7]}, 3-2
• 2006 - BURNABY EXPRESS (BCHL)^{[1] [2] [3] [7]}
• vs Yorkton Terriers (SJHL), 8-2
• 2007 - AURORA TIGERS (OPJHL)
• vs Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL), 3-1

The RBC Royal Bank Cup is renamed to the RBC Cup.

• 2008 - HUMBOLDT BRONCOS (SJHL)
• vs Camrose Kodiaks (AJHL) ^{[3] [7]}, 1-0
• 2009 - VERNON VIPERS (BCHL) ^{[1] [2] [3] [7]}
• vs Humboldt Broncos (SJHL), 2-0

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The RBC Cup, unofficialy simply became known as the RBC.

• 2010 - VERNON VIPERS (BCHL) ^{[1] [2] [3] [7]}
• vs Dauphin Kings (Manitoba JHL), 8-1
• 2011 - PEMBROKE LUMBER KINGS (CCHL)
• vs Vernon Vipers (BCHL) ^{[1] [2] [3] [7]}, 2-0
• 2012 - PENTICTON VEES (BCHL) ^{[1] [2] [3] [7]}
• vs Woodstock Slammers (Maritime HL), 4-3
• 2013 - BROOKS BANDITS ^{[4a] [7]} (AJHL)
• vs Summerside Western Capitals (Maritime HL), 3-1
• 2014 - YORKTON TERRIERS ^{[4a] [7]} (SJHL)
• vs Carleton Place Canadiens (CCHL), 4-3 OT
• - Vernon Vipers (Host)
• 2015 - PORTAGE TERRIERS ^{[4a] [7]} (MJHL)
• vs Carleton Place Canadiens (CCHL), 5-2
• 2016 - WEST KELOWNA WARRIORS (BCHL) ^{[1] [2] [4a] [7]}
• vs Llyodminster Bobcats (AJHL), 4-0
• 2017 - COBOURG COUGARS ^{[4a] [7]} (OJHL)
• vs Brooks Bandits (AJHL), 3-2 OT
• 2018 - CHILLIWACK CHEIFS ^[7] (BCHL) (Host)
• vs Wellington Dukes (OJHL), 4-2
• - Wenatchee Wild (BCHL) ^{[1] [2] [3]} Semifinalist

The tournament is renamed the National Jr A Championship as, the Royal Bank Of Canada cancelled it's sponsorship of the tournament. The RBC Cup trophy however was still presented.

• 2019 - BROOKS BANDITS (AJHL) ^[8] (Host)
• vs Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL) ^{[1] [2] [3] [8]}, 4-3

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For the 50^th Anniversary of the championship, the Centennial Cup, is reinstated, along with a new trophy. It's official name will be "Centennial Cup, presented by, Tim Hortons" with Tim Hortons becomeing the title sponsor.

• 2020 - Host, Portage Terriers, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
• Not Awarded, cancelled(Covid-19) March 13, 2020
• 2021 - Host, Penticton Vees, Penticton, British Columbia
• Not Awarded, cancelled(covid-19) Feburary 5, 2021

The BCHL withdraws from the CJHL, March 24, 2021, so, are no longer eligible for Centennial Cup.

• 2022 - BROOKS BANDITS (AJHL) ^[9]
• vs Pickering Panthers, (OJHL), 4-1

Hockey Canada has droped the "presented by Tim Hortons" moniker as Tim Hortons withdrew its sponsorship for the 2023 season in response to the Hockey Canada sexual assault scandal.

• 2023 - BROOKS BANDITS (AJHL) ^[9]
• vs Battlefords North Stars, (SJHL), 4-0

Tim Hortons re-instates its sponsorship for the 2024 season.

• 2024 - Host, Oakville Blades, OJHL May 9-19
• 2025 - Host, Okotoks Oilers, AJHL May 8-18

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As of March 24th, 2021, the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) has withdrawn its membership from the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) so, is no longer eligible to play for the National Championship.

On Monday, May 1, 2023, the British Columbia Hockey League announced it will not renew the league's agreement with Hockey Canada, meaning it will be an independent league operateing outside Hockey Canada's system (Non-Sanctioned League) as of June 1, 2023.

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