The Allan Cup, the national senior men’s hockey championship, is coming to Conception Bay South this month, offering a chance for local hockey fans in Bay Roberts to see top-level competition close to home. The tournament will run from April 19 to April 25, 2026, at the CBS Arena.
For residents of Bay Roberts, the arena is located a short 20-kilometre drive away via the Conception Bay Highway. The event features five teams vying for the title, including the host Baker Flooring Blues and the Clarenville Ford Caribous, who will represent Newfoundland and Labrador. They will be joined by three teams from Ontario: the Wentworth Gryphins, the Stoney Creek Tigers, and the Minto 81’s.
This tournament marks the first time the national championship has returned to the province since 2015. With the Bay Arena Minor Hockey Association in Bay Roberts providing programming for local youth, families may have the opportunity to see players they recognize on the ice, as both Newfoundland teams have strengthened their rosters with players from across the Avalon East Senior Hockey League. The Clarenville squad, for instance, has added talent from other league teams to prepare for the national stage.
The host committee and the Avalon East Senior Hockey League worked to finalize the field after the late withdrawal of a team from British Columbia. The tournament is set to open on April 19 at 7:00 p.m., followed by the start of competition. The final game to determine the national champion will take place on April 25.
