Brock University Athletics

The annual Steel Blade Classic was established in 1999 and showcases the best hockey in the Niagara Region by putting the Brock University Badgers against other Canadian, and occasionally, American hockey playing institutions. 

The inaugural event was a one-game showdown between the Badgers and Niagara University. A near-capacity crowd at Thorold Arena witnessed an exciting game, with spectacular plays and bone crushing hits with plenty of goals. The two teams "shared" the Steel Blade after a 5-5 tie was declared. 

The trophy, which carries the name of the annual champions, was a donation courtesy of the Werner family. The sword is an 1803 pattern, non-commissioned officer's "hanger". It was the sword carried by Sergeants of the Upper Canada Artillery Units and Royal Artillery during the War of 1812. It is a priceless piece of Canadian history.

In its 17-year history, the Badgers have raised the Steel Blade 13 times including six consecutive years.

For more information, visit: https://brocku.ca/homecoming/steelblade/

STEEL BLADE HISTORIC RESULTS

Sept. 22, 2023 - Brock 3, Guelph 0

Sept. 23, 2022 - Brock 6, Guelph 2

Sept. 13, 2019 - Guelph 4, Brock 1

Sept. 21, 2018 - Brock 3, Guelph 1

Sept. 15, 2017 - Guelph 5, Brock 3

Sept. 16, 2016 - Brock 4, Guelph 3

Sept. 20, 2015 - Brock 4, Guelph 3 (OT)

Sept. 21 2014 - Brock 4, Guelph 3

Sept. 20, 2013 - Brock 6, Laurier 5 (OT)

Sept. 21, 2012 - Brock 5, Guelph 2

Sept. 25, 2011 - Brock 4, Saint Mary's 1

Sept. 19, 2010 - Guelph 5, Brock 1

Dec. 30, 2009 - Guelph 4, Brock 1

Sept. 27, 2008 - Brock 3, Concordia 2 (OT)

Sept. 29, 2007 - UNB 7, Waterloo 1

Sept. 30, 2006 - Brock 4, Waterloo 2

Oct. 1, 2005 - Waterloo 3, UBC 2 

Oct. 2, 2004 - Mount Royal College 4, Brock 3 (OT shootout)

Oct. 4, 2003 - Brock 3, Guelph 0

Oct. 5, 2002 - Ryerson 4, Brock 2

Oct. 6, 2001 - Brock 4, Ryerson 2

Sept. 29, 2000 - Guelph 5, Brock 4

Oct. 1, 1999 - Brock 5, Niagara 5 (OT)