Russ Barnes Trophy
The Russ Barnes Trophy is a trophy awarded by Hockey Alberta to the Alberta Junior B Provincial champion. The gold medallist advances to the Keystone Cup Western Canada Junior B championship.
Tournament organization
Eight teams compete in the Alberta Junior B Provincials. The two largest leagues send two teams each, the remaining three send one, while the host team is guaranteed a berth.Starting with the 2023 championships the format was revised such that only the league playoff champion is to advance plus the host city team.
Leagues:
- Calgary Junior Hockey League
- Capital Junior Hockey League
- Heritage Junior B Hockey League
- North Eastern Alberta Junior B Hockey League
- Northwest Junior Hockey League