The 2009 Allan Cup was the 2009 edition of the Canadian National Championship of Senior ice hockey. This tournament marked the 101st year that the Allan Cup has been awarded. The 2009 tournament was hosted by the City of Steinbach, Manitoba and the Steinbach North Stars.[1] The tournament began on April 13, 2009 and ended April 18, 2009.
Both Quebec and that Maritime Provinces will not be represented at the 2009 Allan Cup. This is the second consecutive year that the Maritimes has been unable to muster together a Senior "AAA" club. Quebec will be missing the tournament for the first time in recent history due to their only major Senior league taking a hiatus this season.[2] It is unclear if the league will return for 2009-10.