[1] Both men's teams compete in the East division of Ontario University Athletics and both women's compete in the Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec.

The first Colonel By Classic was held on October 19, 2016 between the two men's hockey teams in front of at TD Place Arena.

[4] A women's game was added to the event for the 2018 edition.

Carleton won the inaugural women's game 5–2 at the University of Ottawa's Minto Sports Complex.

The 2019 edition was held at the Carleton Ice House.