The Montreal Victoire’s Walter Cup championship trophy, previously lost during shipment, has been located and returned to the team, as announced by the Professional Women’s Hockey League on Monday. Limited information was provided by the PWHL, which expressed gratitude to all involved in the search efforts and acknowledged the fans’ concern and support.

Last week, the trophy went missing en route to Lethbridge, Alberta, where it was intended to be with Victoire forward Dara Greig. Although a container arrived, it did not contain the trophy as expected by the league.

The PWHL humorously mentioned that even the Walter Cup can have its own offseason adventure and expressed anticipation for the Victoire to resume their celebrations with the cup. The circumstances surrounding the trophy’s disappearance and discovery remain unclear, with the league simply stating that it was “lost in shipment.” Collaborating with the shipping company, the PWHL worked to locate the missing trophy.

It is essential to note that the missing trophy is not the one awarded to teams on the ice post-championship victory, as that particular trophy is permanently displayed at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.

The lost trophy is referred to as the team’s “keeper” cup, a replica of the original sterling silver Tiffany & Co.-designed Walter Cup, weighing approximately 16 kilograms and standing at about 61 centimeters tall. Montreal secured the cup by defeating Ottawa in Game 4 of a best-of-five series in May, marking the PWHL’s inaugural Canadian championship, following Minnesota’s capture of the league’s first two titles.

Named in honor of PWHL founder and primary sponsor Mark Walter and his wife, Kimbra, the trophy holds significance. Walter, who also owns the Los Angeles Dodgers and recently agreed to divest his controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers, remains a prominent figure within the league.