The
Clark Cup is the current trophy awarded annually to the winner of the
United States Hockey League Tier 1 Junior Hockey playoff champions. The Clark Cup was named in honor of Don Clark, the long-time registrar of the Minnesota Amateur Hockey Association. Clark was also the recipient of the NHL's
Lester Patrick Trophy for his contributions to hockey in the United States. The Clark Cup is one of two trophies that can be won by any team in a given year, with the other being the
Anderson Cup which is awarded to the team with the most points in the standings at the end of the regular season. , left, and Clark Cup, right, presented to the regular season winner and postseason playoff winner, respectively. ==USHL Champions==