The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
Elegant award from the inaugural Canada Cup tournament in 1976 is remarkably not cracked or bulging like several of these similar trophies we’ve handled in the past. Presented to longtime Montreal Canadiens equipment man Eddy Palchak who assumed the same duties with Team Canada, the foot-high trophy includes his name and “Coupe Canada Cup” on an engraved plate, which may be a replacement of the original, near the base. The first Canada Cup competition featured what many rate as Canada’s most talented team ever assembled with legends Bobby Orr and Bobby Hull turning in memorable performances. Rogie Vachon was spectacular and Canada skated off with top honors after Darryl Sittler’s overtime winner against Czechoslovakia. Championship trophy is in near mint condition.
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