In 2011 , a rivalry was also formed over the course of the season between FC Edmonton and the NSC Minnesota Stars . In the aftermath of the 2011 Slave Lake wildfire in Alberta , a Minnesota supporters group raised money for affected families . This was reciprocated by an Edmonton supporters group who donated to the American Red Cross after a series of tornadoes which affected Minnesota . These events formed a friendly rivalry between the teams , and the supporters groups created the Flyover Cup . The name was chosen because Edmonton and Minnesota lie in the flight paths of transcontinental flights , but are often passed over by tourists . The symbol of the cup is a loon , being an unofficial national bird of Canada and also the state bird of Minnesota
2011 Slave Lake wildfire
2011 Slave Lake wildfire
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