08/14/2026
JACKSON BLAKE MAKES HISTORY: WINS BOTH THE STANLEY CUP AND CANNON CUP ONLY WEEKS APART
For the last four decades in USA Bandy, the Cannon Cup has been known as “the Stanley Cup of Bandy” as players who win it are immortalized by getting their name engraved on the cup, mirroring the NHL’s Stanley Cup. That makes what Sirius bandy player Jackson Blake accomplished this summer both ironic and an incredible feat that may never be duplicated. Fresh off his Stanley Cup win in June 26’ with the Carolina Hurricanes, Blake quickly resumed play on his Sirius summer bandy team and subsequently led his team to the league championship last night, capturing another iconic trophy - the Cannon Cup. For his stellar bandy playoff performance, Blake was named “Playoff MVP”.
While there have been numerous NHL players who have played in the U.S.A summer bandy league over four decades including Gordie Roberts, Jack Hillen, Jamie McBain, Charlie and Ryan Lindgren, Justin Fontaine, Justin Faulk and others, none have won both cups. Roberts won the Stanley Cup with Pittsburg in 91’ and 92’ but never won bandy’s Cannon Cup.
Blake’s incredible skill and his enthusiasm playing summer bandy the last three seasons has contributed to an explosion of new talent into the sport. For his efforts, USA Bandy congratulates Jackson on his incredible summer winning both the Stanley Cup and Cannon Cup and we hope to see him back out there next summer.
🇺🇸
🏆
🏆
⚡️