2013 Clarkson Cup

The 2013 Clarkson Cup is a women's ice hockey tournament that was contested in Markham, Ontario to determine the champion of the Canadian Women's Hockey League from March 20 to March 23, 2013. The Boston Blades defeated the Montreal Stars by a 5-2 tally to claim their first title in team history. The tournament was played at Markham Centennial Centre.

Promotion

 * On March 7, 2013, the Clarkson Cup was given a permanent home in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Round robin

 * On March 22, the Toronto Furies and Brampton Thunder competed in the final game of the round robin. Rebecca Johnston scored the game-winning goal on an assist from Natalie Spooner with one second remaining in overtime.

Awards and honours

 * Most Valuable Player, Catherine Ward, Montreal Stars
 * First Star of the Game, Kelley Steadman, Boston Blades
 * Second Star of the Game, Caroline Ouellette, Montreal Stars
 * Third Star of the Game, Genevieve Lacasse, Boston Blades

Clarkson Cup All-Star Team

 * Goaltender, Genevieve Lacasse, Boston Blades
 * Defense, Catherine Ward, Montreal Stars
 * Defense, Gigi Marvin, Boston Blades
 * Forward, Kate Buesser, Boston Blades
 * Forward, Haley Irwin, Montreal Stars
 * Forward, Sarah Vaillancourt, Montreal Stars