For historical recap information on the National Jr. A Championship from 1971 to 2019 please, visit this page National Champions History (1971-2019).

For historical recap information on the current Centennial Cup please, visit this page Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons .

Guide & Record Book:

You can find official results in the Centennial Cup Guide and Record Book

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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
• 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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The Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons, is reinstated, along with a new trophy, for the 50^th Anniversary of the championship.

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

The BCHL announces its withdrawal from the CJHL, April 9 2021, not eligible for Centennial Cup.

The 2022 Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons, will be a 10-team event, all nine CJHL member-league champions and a host.

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

• 2023 - Portage la Prairie, MB, Portage Terriers, Host

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• AJHL - Albert Junior Hockey League
• BCHL - British Columbia Hockey League
• BCJHL - British Columbia Junior Hockey League
• CCHL - Central Canada Tier 1 Junior A Hockey League
• CJHL - Central Junior Hockey League
• LHJQ/QJHL - Ligue de Hockey Junior du Quebec / Quebec Junior Hockey League
• MHL - Maritime Junior A Hockey League
• MJHL - Manitoba Junior Hockey League
• MarJHL - Maritime Junior Hockey League
• NOJHA - Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League
• OHA - Ontario Hockey Association
• OJAHL - Ontario Junior Amateur Hockey League
• OJHL - Ontario Junior Hockey League
• OPJHL - Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League
• SIJHL - Superior International Junior Hockey League
• SJHL - Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League
• SOJHL - Southern Ontario Junior Hockey League
• USHL - United States Hockey League

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• [1] = The Nat Bailey/Subway/Fred Page Cup - League Championship
• [2] = The Mowat Cup - BC Championship
• [3] = The Doyle Cup - BC vs ALTA Championship
• [4] = The Abbott Cup - Western Canadian Championship
• [4a] = Western Canada Cup Host, BCHL,AJHL,SJHL,MJHL
• [5] = The Memorial Cup - National Junior Championship
• [6] = The Manitoba Centennial Trophy - National Jr A Championship
• [7] = The Royal Bank Cup - National Jr A Championship
• [8] = National Jr A Championship
• [9] = Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons

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