Reigniting the rivalry

[Carr-Harris Cup] — Patrick McGillis of the ��ֱ�� Gaels accepts the MVP award from Ann Tierney, Vice-Provost and Dean of Student Affairs, and Mark Potter, President, International Hockey Hall of Fame, following last year's Carr-Harris Cup game. (Photo by Ian MacAlpine)

��ֱ�� and the Royal Military College of Canada will square off once again on Thursday, Feb. 4 in the oldest of all hockey rivalries.

The Gaels (14-7-1) face the Paladins (3-17-3) in the 30th annual Carr-Harris Challenge Cup, which was initiated in 1986 by the International Hockey Hall of Fame in celebration of the hockey rivalry which dates back to 1886.

Last year the Gaels reclaimed the trophy with a 5-1 win.

The Carr-Harris Challenge Cup trophy was donated by the Centennial Committee and features the "Lennie" sculpture by Kingston native Joan Belch. It depicts Lennox Irving, the Queen’s player who scored the lone goal in the March 10, 1886 inaugural game between RMC and Queen’s.

The trophy is named in honour of the Carr-Harris family, which has a long-standing connection with both Kingston universities. In addition to the Carr-Harris Trophy, the top player from each team is awarded the Mary Carr-Harris Most Valuable Player Award.

This award is in memory of Mary Carr-Harris, the matriarch of the Carr-Harris family, who up until her passing in 2006 annually presented 'Lennie' to each year’s winning team.

Tickets for the 30th annual Carr-Harris Cup can be purchased at the ARC customer service desk and at the Rogers K-Rock Box office for $10. Queen’s staff and faculty are able to take advantage of a special deal of four tickets for only $25.

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