There used to be a CCHA national championship, but I don't think it has been played in several years. The provincial title is the highest.
This is an odd decision since it was the backup goalie, but I can see the ACAC's rationale. Whether or not he played, having an ineligible player on the roster is often a forfeit. So the ACAC was left with ignoring its own rules - never a good thing, awarding SAIT the title by default or ordering a replay. Every one of these options sucks, but I expect they felt the last was the best option.
FWIW, the Okotoks Dawgs were awarded the WMBL championship last season because Swift Current was using ineligible players as well.
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