The 2009 Clarkson Cup was contested at the K-Rock Centre in Kingston, Ontario. The Minnesota Whitecaps competed versus the Montreal Stars in the championship game. It was the first time that the Clarkson Cup was contested. At the time of the NHL lockout, Adrienne Clarkson suggested that women should play for the Stanley Cup.

Championship game

Montreal beat the Minnesota Whitecaps by a 3-1 tally at the K-Rock Centre. The Stars goal scorers included Shauna Denis, Sabrina Harbec, and Caroline Ouellette. Three-time American Olympian Angela Ruggiero logged the lone tally for the defeated Whitecaps.[1] Harbec scored the game-winning goal against Minnesota goalie Sanya Sandahl. Ouellette's goal was assisted by Marie-Philip Poulin.

Olympians in the Clarkson Cup

Player Team Nationality
Julie Chu Minnesota Whitecaps  United States
Caroline Ouellette Montreal Stars  Canada
Jenny Potter Minnesota Whitecaps  United States
Kim St. Pierre Montreal Stars  Canada

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