The 1988 Abby Hoffman Cup was the seventh staging of Hockey Canada's Women's National Championships, and the first time without a title sponsor."Defending champs are held to 2-2 tie" The Toronto Star, March 17, 1988, p. C9. The five-day competition was played in Burlington, Ontario. Sherbrooke Christin Auto won the Abby Hoffman Cup for the first time after a 4–3 overtime victory over the Edmonton Chimos.
In the final game, France St-Louis scored the winner in overtime."Quebec skates to championship" The Burlington Spectator, March 21, 1988, p. T5. St-Louis was named the tournament's most valuable player.
In the group phase, St-Louis had a 12-point game when she scored seven goals and five assists in a 20-0 win over Nova Scotia, a record that one reporter called "a game that would have made even Wayne Gretzky green with envy"."Golden Hawks defence adapts well" The Spectator, March 19, 1988, p. C2.
Teams participating New Westminster Silver Hawks, British Columbia Edmonton Chimos, Alberta (Host) Saskatchewan Manitoba Hamilton Golden Hawks, Ontario Sherbrooke Christin Autos, Québec Moncton Jaguars, New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia
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