Big-4 League
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The Alberta Big Four League was a senior-level league in Alberta. It was made up of four teams - two in Edmonton and two in Calgary.
This league used some reinstated professionals so it was not eligible for the Allan Cup. It lasted for only two seasons - 1919-20 & 1920-21.
1919-20 Season
Standings
| Regular Season | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Eskimos | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 62 | 31 | 16 |
| Calgary Wanderers | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 36 | 16 |
| Edmonton Hustlers | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 36 | 46 | 10 |
| Calgary Columbus Club | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 38 | 63 | 6 |
Final
2 games total goals
- Feb.16 Eskimos 6 Wanderers 1
- Feb.20 Eskimos 2 Wanderers 1
Edmonton Eskimos beat Calgary Wanderers 8 goals to 1.
Edmonton Eskimos advanced to an unofficial championship. Please see 1919-20 Western Canada Allan Cup Playoffs.
1920-21 Season
Standings
| Regular Season | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Tigers | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 62 | 46 | 21 |
| Edmonton Eskimos | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 57 | 43 | 18 |
| Calgary Canadians | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 44 | 45 | 15 |
| Edmonton Dominions | 15 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 30 | 59 | 6 |
Playoffs
League collapsed over the eligibility of a player on the Edmonton Eskimos.
Calgary City Final
2 games total goals
- March 7 Tigers 4 Canadians 3
- March 9 Tigers 5 Canadians 4
Calgary Tigers beat Calgary Canadians 9 goals to 7.
League Final
2 games total goals
(without ineligible player)
- March 17 Tigers 2 Eskimos 0
- March 18 Eskimos 2 Tigers 1
Calgary Tigers beat Edmonton Eskimos 3 goals to 2.
1920-21 Edmonton Eskimos. From City of Edmonton Archives.
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