The 1998 Abby Hoffman Cup was the 17th staging of Hockey Canada's Esso Women's National Championships. The four-day competition was played in Calgary, Alberta. The host team Calgary Oval X-Treme won the Abby Hoffman Cup for the first time after a 3–2 overtime win over Ontario's North York Aeros.
In the final game, Dana Antal scored the overtime winner for Calgary."Antal's fantastic finish" Calgary Herald, March 23, 1998, p. D3.
Teams participating New Westminster Lightning, British Columbia Calgary Oval X-Treme, Alberta (Host) Edmonton Chimos, Alberta Team Saskatchewan Manitoba Tazmanian Devils North York Beatrice Aeros, Ontario Équipe Québec Maritime Sports Blades, New Brunswick Team Prince Edward Island Team Nova Scotia
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