J. Ross Robertson Cup (intermediate ice hockey)

The J. Ross Robertson Cup was a Canadian ice hockey trophy.

The J. Ross Robertson Cup was donated by John Ross Robertson in 1899, to be awarded annually to the champion of the intermediate division in the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA).

[1][2] Robertson served as president of the OHA from 1899 to 1905, had founded the Toronto Evening Telegram, helped establish The Hospital for Sick Children, and served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada for Toronto East.

The Kingston Frontenacs team coached by James T. Sutherland won the first J. Ross Robertson Cup awarded to the intermediate hockey division in 1899.

[6] The J. Ross Robertson Cup continued to be awarded the OHA intermediate champion until the division was discontinued in 1934.

Black and white photo of Robertson sitting with arms folded
John Ross Robertson
Black and white photo of hockey players seated and standing around Sutherland dressed in a suit and tie
James T. Sutherland with the Kingston Frontenacs in 1899
Black and white team photo with seven players dressed in uniform and three team officials dressed in suits
1898–99 Kingston Frontenacs intermediates and the J. Ross Robertson Cup (inset, upper left)