| Sport | Ice hockey |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Regular season champion, East division |
| History | |
| First award | 1976 |
| Most wins | Ottawa 67's (18) |
| Most recent | Brantford Bulldogs |
TheLeyden Trophy is awarded to the regular season champion of the East division in theOntario Hockey League. The award was first presented in 1975–76 to the winners of the Leyden division. The league realigned into three divisions for 1994–95, and the award has since been presented to the East Division.[1]
It is named in honour ofMatt Leyden, a former president of theOntario Hockey Association, and long-time general manager of theOshawa Generals. Leyden established the Generals dynasty that won seven consecutiveJ. Ross Robertson Cups and threeMemorial Cups between 1937 and 1944.[2][3]
List of winners of the Leyden Trophy.[1]