1910-11 SPHL season
The 1910-11 SPHL season was the first season of the Saskatchewan Professional Hockey League. It was contested by four teams and won by the Prince Albert Mintos. The Central Saskatchewan Hockey League and other independent teams also competed for the Saskatchewan Senior Championship.
Standings
| Provincial League | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert Mintos | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 36 | 16 |
| Regina Shamrocks | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 66 | 90 | 8 |
| Saskatoon Westerns | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 49 | 44 | 6 |
| Moose Jaw | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 48 | 67 | 6 |
Prince Albert defeated Saskatoon in playoff to win title. The Mintos then faced Port Arthur Lake City in a Stanley Cup qualifier game, losing 12-6.
The league was not openly professional to begin with. Prince Albert and Saskatoon were accused of professionalism. Their players were asked to sign affidavits confirming their amateur status. When the players refused to sign, the two teams were suspended.
The other teams played for the Saskatchewan Provincial Championship (Von Falkenburg Cup).
| Central League | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumsden | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | - | - | 16 |
| Pense | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | - | - | 9 |
| Balgonie | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | - | - | 8 |
| Regina Thistles | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | - | - | 7 |
Independent teams
- Swift Current
- Sedley
- Qu'Appelle
Provincial Playoffs
The Von Falkenberg Cup was donated for the provincial senior championship. Regina Shamrocks and Moose Jaw played off for the cup and the winner defended it aginst challengers.
Final
2 games total goals
| Date | Winner | Loser | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | Regina 5 | Moose Jaw 4 | Moose Jaw |
| March 3 | Regina 7 | Moose Jaw 2 | Regina |
Regina Shamrocks beat Moose Jaw 12 goals to 6.
Regina Shamrocks won the Von Falkenberg Cup.
Challenges
2 games total goals
| Date | Winner | Loser | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 8 | Regina 12 | Lumsden 2 | Regina |
| March 11 | Lumsden 11 | Regina 8 | Lumsden |
Regina Shamrocks beat Lumsden 20 goals to 13.
Sudden death
| Date | Winner | Loser | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 14 | Regina 4 | Swift Current 2 | Regina |
| March 16 | Regina 5 | Sedley 4 | Regina |
| March 20 | Regina 7 | Qu'Appelle 2 | Regina |
Regina Shamrocks retained the Von Falkenberg Cup.
Team Photos
Prince Albert
Game Ads
Saskatoon
Sources
- Fitzsimmons, Ernie (2000), "Early Professional, Early Senior WHA and Modern Minor Professional League Standings", in Diamond, Dan, Total Hockey, Total Sport Publishing, pp. 414–432, ISBN 1-892129-85-X