The Clark Cup: USHL Tier 1 National Champion

The Clark Cup is presented each year to the winner of the USHL playoffs. Beginning in the 2001-02 season, the Clark Cup also represents the USHL Tier 1 National Championship.

It is named in honor of Dan Clark, the long-time registrar of the Minnesota Amateur Hockey Association. Clark was also the recipient of the NHL's Lester Patrick Award for his contributions to hockey in the United States.

Gold Cup - USHL National Champion

The Gold Cup is awarded each year to the winner of the USA Junior A National Tournament. The cup recognizes the premier Junior A team in the country. When the USHL moved up to Tier 1 status, they no longer participated in the Gold Cup tournament, and the Clark Cup became the national championship for Tier 1.

Anderson Cup - USHL Regular Season Champion

The Anderson Cup is nearly five feet tall and cost over $5,000 to build in 1973. It is presented each year to the United States Hockey League regular season champion. It is named after Harold Anderson, who was influencial in the formation of the Midwest Junior Hockey League, the predecessor of the USHL, and has been awarded each year since 1973.