The Clarence S. Campbell Bowl, commonly known as the Campbell Bowl, is a team award conferred by the National Hockey League (NHL). Named in honor of Clarence Campbell, who served as the NHL president from 1946–47 to 1976–77, it has been bestowed for various achievements over its history. Since the 1967 NHL expansion, it has served as a counterpart to the Prince of Wales Trophy, utilizing the same criteria in the opposite competitive grouping. The Campbell Bowl has recognized the West Division regular season champions (1967–1974), the Campbell Conference regular season champions (1974–1981), the Campbell Conference playoff champions (1981–1993), and the Western Conference playoff champions (1993–2020, 2021–present).
In the modified playoff format of 2021, implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Campbell Bowl was awarded to the Montreal Canadiens following their victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Semifinals.
Clarence S. Campbell Bowl Winner List
The Clarence S. Campbell Bowl has been a coveted honor in the National Hockey League (NHL), recognizing the achievements of teams in various seasons. The Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers top the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl winners' list, both securing the honor seven times. The Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers follow closely with six wins each. Teams like the Minnesota/Dallas (North) Stars, Calgary Flames, and others have claimed the trophy between one to four times, showcasing a competitive balance.
West Division regular season champions (1967–1974)
Season | Winner |
1967–68 | Philadelphia Flyers |
1968–69 | St. Louis Blues |
1969–70 | St. Louis Blues |
1970–71 | Chicago Black Hawks |
1971–72 | Chicago Black Hawks |
1972–73 | Chicago Black Hawks |
1973–74 | Philadelphia Flyers |
Campbell Conference regular season champions (1974–1981)
Season | Winner |
1974–75 | Philadelphia Flyers |
1975–76 | Philadelphia Flyers |
1976–77 | Philadelphia Flyers |
1977–78 | New York Islanders |
1978–79 | New York Islanders |
1979–80 | Philadelphia Flyers |
1980–81 | New York Islanders |
Campbell Conference playoffs champions (1981–1993)
Season | Winner |
1981–82 | Vancouver Canucks |
1982–83 | Edmonton Oilers |
1983–84 | Edmonton Oilers |
1984–85 | Edmonton Oilers |
1985–86 | Calgary Flames |
1986–87 | Edmonton Oilers |
1987–88 | Edmonton Oilers |
1988–89 | Calgary Flames |
1989–90 | Edmonton Oilers |
1990–91 | Minnesota North Stars |
1991–92 | Chicago Blackhawks |
1992–93 | Los Angeles Kings |
Western Conference playoffs champions (1993–2020)
Season | Winner |
1993–94 | Vancouver Canucks |
1994–95 | Detroit Red Wings |
1995–96 | Colorado Avalanche |
1996–97 | Detroit Red Wings |
1997–98 | Detroit Red Wings |
1998–99 | Dallas Stars |
1999–2000 | Dallas Stars |
2000–01 | Colorado Avalanche |
2001–02 | Detroit Red Wings |
2002–03 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim |
2003–04 | Calgary Flames |
2004–05 | Season cancelled due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout |
2005–06 | Edmonton Oilers |
2006–07 | Anaheim Ducks |
2007–08 | Detroit Red Wings |
2008–09 | Detroit Red Wings |
2009–10 | Chicago Blackhawks |
2010–11 | Vancouver Canucks |
2011–12 | Los Angeles Kings |
2012–13 | Chicago Blackhawks |
2013–14 | Los Angeles Kings |
2014–15 | Chicago Blackhawks |
2015–16 | San Jose Sharks |
2016–17 | Nashville Predators |
2017–18 | Vegas Golden Knights |
2018–19 | St. Louis Blues |
2019–20 | Dallas Stars |
Stanley Cup Semifinals (2020–2021)
Season | Winner |
2020–21 | Montreal Canadiens |
Western Conference playoffs champions (2021–present)
Season | Winner |
2021–22 | Colorado Avalanche |
2022–23 | Vegas Golden Knights |
Teams that won the most Clarence S. Campbell Awards till now:
First awarded in 1967-68,The Chicago Blackhawks and the Edmonton Oilers are the most successful teams with 7 Trophies.The Detroit Red Wings and the Philadelphia Flyers follow suit with 6 wins each. Shown below is a list of teams with the most Cambell.
Teams | No. Of Trophies |
Chicago Blackhawks | 7 |
Edmonton Oilers | 7 |
Detroit Red Wings | 6 |
Philadelphia Flyers | 6 |
Minnesota/ Dallas (North) Stars | 4 |
Calgary Flames | 3 |
Colorado Avalanche | 3 |
Los Angeles Kings | 3 |
New York Islanders | 3 |
FAQ's on Clarence S. Campbell Bowl Winners
A. The Clarence S. Campbell Bowl is a team award in the National Hockey League (NHL), named after Clarence Campbell, recognizing various achievements.
A. The Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers lead the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl winners' list, both securing the honor seven times.
A. The Detroit Red Wings lead among American teams with six Clarence S. Campbell Bowl victories.
A. The Vegas Golden Knights secured the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl in the most recent season in 2022–23.
A. The 2004–05 NHL season was canceled due to the NHL lockout. This led to the absence of a winner for the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl in that particular season.