From 1927–28 onwards, one year after the NHL expanded to two divisions in 1926, the Cup was awarded to the winner of the Canadian Division, while the Prince of Wales Trophy was awarded to the winner of the American Division.
Dende a tempada 1927–28 en diante, un ano despois da ampliación da NHL a dúas divisións en 1926, a Copa foi entregada ao campión da Canadian Division, mentres que o Prince of Wales Trophy foi entregado ao gañador da American Division.