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The '''Saint John Hockey League''' was formed in Saint John, [[New Brunswick]], in 1894 and consisted of the following teams: Bicycle, St. John Athletic (Hockey Club), Y.M.C.A. and the Victorias. The YMCA team was soon replaced by the Mohawks. The season began at the end of January, and games were usually held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings at the Singer Rink, located on Charlotte Street. | The '''Saint John Hockey League''' was formed in Saint John, [[New Brunswick]], in 1894 and consisted of the following teams: Bicycle, St. John Athletic (Hockey Club), Y.M.C.A. and the Victorias. The YMCA team was soon replaced by the Mohawks. The season began at the end of January, and games were usually held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings at the Singer Rink, located on Charlotte Street. | ||
As the season neared its end, the Mohawks, Bicyclists, and Saint John HC were deadlocked in a three-way tie for first place. On March 9, Saint John HC beat the Mohawks 3-0, earning them the right to face the Bicyclists Hockey Club in the final, who they defeated for the 1894 championship. The Hockey Club defended their title in 1895, edging out the Mohawks | As the season neared its end, the Mohawks, Bicyclists, and Saint John HC were deadlocked in a three-way tie for first place. On March 9, Saint John HC beat the Mohawks 3-0, earning them the right to face the Bicyclists Hockey Club in the final, who they defeated for the 1894 championship. The Hockey Club defended their title in 1895, edging out the Mohawks to secure the crown. The Mohawks won their first championship a year later, beating the Hockey Club 2-1. They repeated as champions in 1897, 1898, and 1899. The Neptune Rowing Club joined the Saint John League for the 1898 season. | ||
==Champions== | ==Champions== | ||
*1894: Saint John Hockey Club | *[[1894 Saint John Hockey League|1894]]: Saint John Hockey Club | ||
*1895: Saint John Hockey Club | *[[1895 Saint John Hockey League|1895]]: Saint John Hockey Club | ||
*[[1896 Saint John Hockey League|1896]]: Mohawks | *[[1896 Saint John Hockey League|1896]]: Mohawks | ||
*[[1897 Saint John Hockey League|1897]]: Mohawks | *[[1897 Saint John Hockey League|1897]]: Mohawks | ||
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*[[1899 Saint John Hockey League|1899]]: Mohawks | *[[1899 Saint John Hockey League|1899]]: Mohawks | ||
*1900: ''See [[New Brunswick Senior Hockey League (1899-1911)|New Brunswick Senior Hockey League]]'' | *1900: ''See [[New Brunswick Senior Hockey League (1899-1911)|New Brunswick Senior Hockey League]]'' | ||
*1901: Mohawks | *[[1901 Maritimes season|1901]]: Mohawks | ||
*1902: Mohawks | *1902: Mohawks (only team entered) | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Latest revision as of 23:58, 10 June 2021
The Saint John Hockey League was formed in Saint John, New Brunswick, in 1894 and consisted of the following teams: Bicycle, St. John Athletic (Hockey Club), Y.M.C.A. and the Victorias. The YMCA team was soon replaced by the Mohawks. The season began at the end of January, and games were usually held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings at the Singer Rink, located on Charlotte Street.
As the season neared its end, the Mohawks, Bicyclists, and Saint John HC were deadlocked in a three-way tie for first place. On March 9, Saint John HC beat the Mohawks 3-0, earning them the right to face the Bicyclists Hockey Club in the final, who they defeated for the 1894 championship. The Hockey Club defended their title in 1895, edging out the Mohawks to secure the crown. The Mohawks won their first championship a year later, beating the Hockey Club 2-1. They repeated as champions in 1897, 1898, and 1899. The Neptune Rowing Club joined the Saint John League for the 1898 season.
Champions
- 1894: Saint John Hockey Club
- 1895: Saint John Hockey Club
- 1896: Mohawks
- 1897: Mohawks
- 1898: Mohawks
- 1899: Mohawks
- 1900: See New Brunswick Senior Hockey League
- 1901: Mohawks
- 1902: Mohawks (only team entered)
Sources
- Saint John: A Sporting Tradition 1785-1985
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