The Clarence S. Campbell Bowl was first awarded in 1967–68 and is presented each season to the Western Conference team that reaches the Stanley Cup Final. It was established in 1968 to honor Clarence S. Campbell, who served as NHL President from 1946 to 1977. The trophy is made of sterling silver and was crafted in 1878 by a British silversmith, as per the NHL.
In 2023–24, the Edmonton Oilers won their eighth Clarence S. Campbell Bowl and their first since 2005–06. After starting the season ranked 31st in the standings on November 14, they defeated the Los Angeles Kings (4–1), Vancouver Canucks (4–3), and Dallas Stars (4–2) to reach the Stanley Cup Final.
List of Clarence S. Campbell Bowl Winners
The Edmonton Oilers won the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl in 2024, 2006, 1990, and several times in the 1980s. The Vegas Golden Knights won in 2023 and 2018, while the Colorado Avalanche took it in 2022, 2001, and 1996. Other recent winners include the Dallas Stars in 2020 and the St. Louis Blues in 2019.
The Chicago Blackhawks have claimed it in 2015, 2013, 2010, and earlier years. The Los Angeles Kings won in 2012 and 2014, and the Detroit Red Wings were frequent winners in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The trophy has been awarded since 1968 and is awarded to the NHL's Western Conference playoff champion.
Here is the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl Winners table from 1968 to 2024 (via NHL):
| Year | Winner |
| 2024 | Edmonton Oilers |
| 2023 | Vegas Golden Knights |
| 2022 | Colorado Avalanche |
| 2021 | Montreal Canadiens |
| 2020 | Dallas Stars |
| 2019 | St. Louis Blues |
| 2018 | Vegas Golden Knights |
| 2017 | Nashville Predators |
| 2016 | San Jose Sharks |
| 2015 | Chicago Blackhawks |
| 2014 | Los Angeles Kings |
| 2013 | Chicago Blackhawks |
| 2012 | Los Angeles Kings |
| 2011 | Vancouver Canucks |
| 2010 | Chicago Blackhawks |
| 2009 | Detroit Red Wings |
| 2008 | Detroit Red Wings |
| 2007 | Anaheim Ducks |
| 2006 | Edmonton Oilers |
| 2004 | Calgary Flames |
| 2003 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim |
| 2002 | Detroit Red Wings |
| 2001 | Colorado Avalanche |
| 2000 | Dallas Stars |
| 1999 | Dallas Stars |
| 1998 | Detroit Red Wings |
| 1997 | Detroit Red Wings |
| 1996 | Colorado Avalanche |
| 1995 | Detroit Red Wings |
| 1994 | Vancouver Canucks |
| 1993 | Los Angeles Kings |
| 1992 | Chicago Blackhawks |
| 1991 | Minnesota North Stars |
| 1990 | Edmonton Oilers |
| 1989 | Calgary Flames |
| 1988 | Edmonton Oilers |
| 1987 | Edmonton Oilers |
| 1986 | Calgary Flames |
| 1985 | Edmonton Oilers |
| 1984 | Edmonton Oilers |
| 1983 | Edmonton Oilers |
| 1982 | Vancouver Canucks |
| 1981 | New York Islanders |
| 1980 | Philadelphia Flyers |
| 1979 | New York Islanders |
| 1978 | New York Islanders |
| 1977 | Philadelphia Flyers |
| 1976 | Philadelphia Flyers |
| 1975 | Philadelphia Flyers |
| 1974 | Philadelphia Flyers |
| 1973 | Chicago Blackhawks |
| 1972 | Chicago Blackhawks |
| 1971 | Chicago Blackhawks |
| 1970 | St. Louis Blues |
| 1969 | St. Louis Blues |
| 1968 | Philadelphia Flyers |
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FAQ's on Clarence S. Campbell Bowl Winners
A. The Clarence S. Campbell Bowl is awarded to the NHL's Western Conference playoff champion.
A. The Clarence S. Campbell Bowl has been awarded to the Western Conference champion since the 1993-94 season.
A. The Clarence Campbell Conference was created in 1974 when the NHL realigned its teams into two conferences and four divisions.
A. The Edmonton Oilers did not touch the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl.
A. Wayne Gretzky led the Oilers to four Stanley Cup victories (in the 1983–84, 1984–85, 1986–87, and 1987–88 seasons).
