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The '''Toronto 228th Battalion (NHA)''' was an [[ice hockey]] team, comprised entirely of troops in the [[228th (Northern Fusiliers) Battalion, CEF]] of the Canadian Army, in the [[National Hockey Association]] (fore-runner to the modern [[NHL]]) for the [[1916–17 NHA season|1916–17 season]]. |
The '''Toronto 228th Battalion (NHA)''' was an [[ice hockey]] team, comprised entirely of troops in the [[228th (Northern Fusiliers) Battalion, CEF]] of the Canadian Army, in the [[National Hockey Association]] (fore-runner to the modern [[NHL]]) for the [[1916–17 NHA season|1916–17 season]]. |
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The NHA was founded in 1909 without any teams from [[Toronto, Ontario]] because there wasn't an arena in the city that was large enough to sustain a franchise. In 1911, a new [[Mutual Street Arena|arena]] was being built in Toronto and a franchise was awarded to the [[Toronto Blueshirts|Toronto Hockey Club]], and a group affiliated with the Tecumseh Lacrosse Club applied for a second franchise. The Tecumsehs bought a franchise from [[Ambrose O'Brien]], paying $500 cash and promissory notes for $2,000. |
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Also known as the '''Northern Fusiliers''', the team played wearing khaki military uniforms and was the league's most popular and highest scoring club until the regiment was ordered overseas in February 1917 and the team was forced to withdraw. A scandal ensued when several stars were subsequently discharged and alleged they had been promised commissions solely to play hockey. |
Also known as the '''Northern Fusiliers''', the team played wearing khaki military uniforms and was the league's most popular and highest scoring club until the regiment was ordered overseas in February 1917 and the team was forced to withdraw. A scandal ensued when several stars were subsequently discharged and alleged they had been promised commissions solely to play hockey. |
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Revision as of 00:21, 23 May 2009
The Toronto 228th Battalion (NHA) was an ice hockey team, comprised entirely of troops in the 228th (Northern Fusiliers) Battalion, CEF of the Canadian Army, in the National Hockey Association (fore-runner to the modern NHL) for the 1916–17 season.
The NHA was founded in 1909 without any teams from Toronto, Ontario because there wasn't an arena in the city that was large enough to sustain a franchise. In 1911, a new arena was being built in Toronto and a franchise was awarded to the Toronto Hockey Club, and a group affiliated with the Tecumseh Lacrosse Club applied for a second franchise. The Tecumsehs bought a franchise from Ambrose O'Brien, paying $500 cash and promissory notes for $2,000.
Also known as the Northern Fusiliers, the team played wearing khaki military uniforms and was the league's most popular and highest scoring club until the regiment was ordered overseas in February 1917 and the team was forced to withdraw. A scandal ensued when several stars were subsequently discharged and alleged they had been promised commissions solely to play hockey.
The NHA then sued the military for $3000 and some game revenues due to the team leaving the league. This lawsuit was not successful.
Team roster
- Amos Arbour
- Roxy Beaudro
- Jack Brown
- Art Duncan
- Howie Lockhart
- George McNamara
- Howard McNamara
- Gordon Meeking
- Eddie Oatman
- George Prodger
- Harry Reynolds
- Bill Speck
References
- Coleman, Charles (1966). Trail of the Stanley Cup.
- Holzman, Morey (2002). Deceptions and Doublecross:How the NHL conquered hockey. ISBN 978-1550024135.
See also
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