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	The 1900 [[Rossland Winter Carnival]] added women's hockey as an event. At the 1905 Carnival, no one would challenge Rossland, so the team split into two teams and played each other. The teams were known as the Reds and the Blues. Rossland's biggest upset came in 1917 when the club were defeated by a ladies team from Grand Forks for the West Kootenay Championship. Calgary's roots in women's hockey date back to 1908. A Swastika skating club was formed in 1909 (at the time, the swastika was considered a sign of good fortune), and formations of teams in the Calgary Collegiate Institute and Mount Royal College provided women with many opportunities to participate. Calgary's first city team was the Calgary Crescents. The Crescents played teams from Red Deer, Okotoks, Canmore, Banff, and Medicine Hat.		The 1900 [[Rossland Winter Carnival]] added women's hockey as an event. At the 1905 Carnival, no one would challenge Rossland, so the team split into two teams and played each other. The teams were known as the Reds and the Blues. Rossland's biggest upset came in 1917 when the club were defeated by a ladies team from Grand Forks for the West Kootenay Championship. Calgary's roots in women's hockey date back to 1908. A Swastika skating club was formed in 1909 (at the time, the swastika was considered a sign of good fortune), and formations of teams in the Calgary Collegiate Institute and Mount Royal College provided women with many opportunities to participate. Calgary's first city team was the Calgary Crescents. The Crescents played teams from Red Deer, Okotoks, Canmore, Banff, and Medicine Hat.

	The [[1915-16 Eastern Ladies' Hockey League season\|Eastern Ladies Hockey League]] was contested in 1915-16 and the [[1916-17 Montreal Ladies' Hockey League season\|Montreal Ladies Hockey League]] operated the following year. Some other top teams in these years included the Cornwall Victorias, Ottawa Alerts, and the Westboro Pets. In 1917-18, there was an [[1917-18 Inter-City Ladies League season\|Inter-City Ladies League]] composed of the Cornwall Victorias, Montreal Westerns, and Montreal Maisonneuve. In ~~1920~~, Lady Meredith, an avid sportswoman and wife of Sir Vincent Meredith of Montreal donated the Lady Meredith Cup to the Quebec Ladies' Hockey Association, said to be the first women's ice hockey trophy created for a competition in Canada.		The [[1915-16 Eastern Ladies' Hockey League season\|Eastern Ladies Hockey League]] was contested in 1915-16 and the [[1916-17 Montreal Ladies' Hockey League season\|Montreal Ladies Hockey League]] operated the following year. Some other top teams in these years included the Cornwall Victorias, Ottawa Alerts, and the Westboro Pets. In 1917-18, there was an [[1917-18 Inter-City Ladies League season\|Inter-City Ladies League]] composed of the Cornwall Victorias, Montreal Westerns, and Montreal Maisonneuve. The Ottawa Alerts and Montreal Westerns played for the [[1918-19 Eastern Canadian women's hockey season\|1919 Eastern Women's Championship]].

			The [[Montreal Ladies Amateur Hockey League]] was contested from 1921-1927. In November 1927, Lady Meredith, an avid sportswoman and wife of Sir Vincent Meredith of Montreal donated the Lady Meredith Cup to the [[1927-28 QLAHA season\|Quebec Ladies' Hockey Association]], said to be the first women's ice hockey trophy created for a competition in Canada.

	In February 1921, a women's North American championship series was played in conjunction with the [[Pacific Coast Hockey Association]]. The [[Vancouver Amazons]] won the tournament and were the first women's hockey team from Vancouver to participate in the [[Alpine Cup]] invitational women's hockey tournament sponsored by the Banff Winter Carnival, which dated back to 1917. In mid January 1921, the city of Calgary introduced its own winter carnival to compete with the Banff Winter Carnival. A women's ice hockey game was featured. The Calgary Regents defeated the [[Fernie Swastikas]].		In February 1921, a women's North American championship series was played in conjunction with the [[Pacific Coast Hockey Association]]. The [[Vancouver Amazons]] won the tournament and were the first women's hockey team from Vancouver to participate in the [[Alpine Cup]] invitational women's hockey tournament sponsored by the Banff Winter Carnival, which dated back to 1917. In mid January 1921, the city of Calgary introduced its own winter carnival to compete with the Banff Winter Carnival. A women's ice hockey game was featured. The Calgary Regents defeated the [[Fernie Swastikas]].

	On December 16, 1922, a meeting was held to announce the formation of the [[Ladies Ontario Hockey Association]]. The [[Greater Toronto Ladies Hockey League]] operated from 1921-1940 and the [[Ottawa Ladies Hockey League]] played from 1935-1939. The [[Edmonton Ladies Senior Hockey League]] ran from 1925-1938 and was dominated first by the [[Edmonton Monarchs]], and later the [[Edmonton Rustlers]]. The [[Victoria Women's Hockey Association]] operated in 1927 and 1928. The [[Montreal District Ladies Hockey League]] was established in ~~1929~~ and played until ~~1938~~. In 1930, Northern Electric, champions of the league, defeated the Toronto Pats 1-0 for the Eastern Canadian title. The [[Dominion Women's Amateur Hockey Association]] was founded in winter 1933. Lady Bessborough, the wife of Governor General of Canada Lord Bessborough donated a championship trophy. The [[Winnipeg Ladies Hockey League]] operated from 1933 to 1938.		On December 16, 1922, a meeting was held to announce the formation of the [[Ladies Ontario Hockey Association]]. The [[Greater Toronto Ladies Hockey League]] operated from 1921-1940 and the [[Ottawa Ladies Hockey League]] played from 1935-1939. The [[Edmonton Ladies Senior Hockey League]] ran from 1925-1938 and was dominated first by the [[Edmonton Monarchs]], and later the [[Edmonton Rustlers]]. The [[Victoria Women's Hockey Association]] operated in 1927 and 1928. The [[Montreal District Ladies Hockey League]] was established in 1927 and played until 1940. In 1930, Northern Electric, champions of the league, defeated the Toronto Pats 1-0 for the Eastern Canadian title. The [[Dominion Women's Amateur Hockey Association]] was founded in winter 1933. Lady Bessborough, the wife of Governor General of Canada Lord Bessborough donated a championship trophy. The [[Winnipeg Ladies Hockey League]] operated from 1933 to 1938.

	The [[Preston Rivulettes]] would join the LOHA in 1931. Although their early success would promote women's hockey, by 1938, their later success would prove to be an organization challenge to the LOHA governing body. From 1931 to 1935, the Rivulettes were undefeated and won five consecutive provincial championships.		The [[Preston Rivulettes]] would join the LOHA in 1931. Although their early success would promote women's hockey, by 1938, their later success would prove to be an organization challenge to the LOHA governing body. From 1931 to 1935, the Rivulettes were undefeated and won five consecutive provincial championships.

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	===Women's hockey===		===Women's hockey===
	The first documented organized women's ice hockey game in Canada was played in Ottawa on February 10, 1891. Team No. 2 defeated Team No. 1 2-0 at the Rideau Rink. The McGill University's women's hockey team debuted in 1894. The University of Toronto and Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario were also some of the earliest Canadian universities to field women's ice hockey teams. The first mention of a women's ice hockey game occurred in Medicine Hat in 1897. Two years later, the Edmonton Ladies Hockey Team was the first Canadian women's hockey team to endorse a commercial product. In an 1899 team photo, the Ladies Club is pictured lacing up Starr Acme Club skates. ~~The first~~ organized ~~games~~ in Edmonton took place in 1904~~. The sport was first played by women in Montreal in 1900~~.		The first documented organized women's ice hockey game in Canada was played in Ottawa on February 10, 1891. Team No. 2 defeated Team No. 1 2-0 at the Rideau Rink. The McGill University's women's hockey team debuted in 1894. The University of Toronto and Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario were also some of the earliest Canadian universities to field women's ice hockey teams. The first mention of a women's ice hockey game occurred in Medicine Hat in 1897. The sport was first played by women in Montreal the same year. Two years later, the Edmonton Ladies Hockey Team was the first Canadian women's hockey team to endorse a commercial product. In an 1899 team photo, the Ladies Club is pictured lacing up Starr Acme Club skates. After a single game that year, the next organized hockey in Edmonton took place in 1904.

	The 1900 [[Rossland Winter Carnival]] added women's hockey as an event. At the 1905 Carnival, no one would challenge Rossland, so the team split into two teams and played each other. The teams were known as the Reds and the Blues. Rossland's biggest upset came in 1917 when the club were defeated by a ladies team from Grand Forks for the West Kootenay Championship. Calgary's roots in women's hockey date back to 1908. A Swastika skating club was formed in 1909 (at the time, the swastika was considered a sign of good fortune), and formations of teams in the Calgary Collegiate Institute and Mount Royal College provided women with many opportunities to participate. Calgary's first city team was the Calgary Crescents. The Crescents played teams from Red Deer, Okotoks, Canmore, Banff, and Medicine Hat.		The 1900 [[Rossland Winter Carnival]] added women's hockey as an event. At the 1905 Carnival, no one would challenge Rossland, so the team split into two teams and played each other. The teams were known as the Reds and the Blues. Rossland's biggest upset came in 1917 when the club were defeated by a ladies team from Grand Forks for the West Kootenay Championship. Calgary's roots in women's hockey date back to 1908. A Swastika skating club was formed in 1909 (at the time, the swastika was considered a sign of good fortune), and formations of teams in the Calgary Collegiate Institute and Mount Royal College provided women with many opportunities to participate. Calgary's first city team was the Calgary Crescents. The Crescents played teams from Red Deer, Okotoks, Canmore, Banff, and Medicine Hat.

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	===Women's hockey===		===Women's hockey===
	The first documented organized women's ice hockey game in Canada was played in Ottawa on February 10, 1891. Team No. 2 defeated Team No. 1 2-0 at the Rideau Rink. The McGill University's women's hockey team debuted in 1894. The University of Toronto and Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario were also some of the earliest Canadian universities to field women's ice hockey teams~~. There was women's hockey in British Columbia by 1897, with Vancouver defeating Victoria and New Westminster to annex the provincial championship~~. The first mention of a women's ice hockey game occurred in Medicine Hat ~~the same year~~. Two years later, the Edmonton Ladies Hockey Team was the first Canadian women's hockey team to endorse a commercial product. In an 1899 team photo, the Ladies Club is pictured lacing up Starr Acme Club skates. The first organized games in Edmonton took place in 1904. The sport was first played by women in Montreal in 1900.		The first documented organized women's ice hockey game in Canada was played in Ottawa on February 10, 1891. Team No. 2 defeated Team No. 1 2-0 at the Rideau Rink. The McGill University's women's hockey team debuted in 1894. The University of Toronto and Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario were also some of the earliest Canadian universities to field women's ice hockey teams. The first mention of a women's ice hockey game occurred in Medicine Hat in 1897. Two years later, the Edmonton Ladies Hockey Team was the first Canadian women's hockey team to endorse a commercial product. In an 1899 team photo, the Ladies Club is pictured lacing up Starr Acme Club skates. The first organized games in Edmonton took place in 1904. The sport was first played by women in Montreal in 1900.

	The 1900 [[Rossland Winter Carnival]] added women's hockey as an event. At the 1905 Carnival, no one would challenge Rossland, so the team split into two teams and played each other. The teams were known as the Reds and the Blues. Rossland's biggest upset came in 1917 when the club were defeated by a ladies team from Grand Forks for the West Kootenay Championship. Calgary's roots in women's hockey date back to 1908. A Swastika skating club was formed in 1909 (at the time, the swastika was considered a sign of good fortune), and formations of teams in the Calgary Collegiate Institute and Mount Royal College provided women with many opportunities to participate. Calgary's first city team was the Calgary Crescents. The Crescents played teams from Red Deer, Okotoks, Canmore, Banff, and Medicine Hat.		The 1900 [[Rossland Winter Carnival]] added women's hockey as an event. At the 1905 Carnival, no one would challenge Rossland, so the team split into two teams and played each other. The teams were known as the Reds and the Blues. Rossland's biggest upset came in 1917 when the club were defeated by a ladies team from Grand Forks for the West Kootenay Championship. Calgary's roots in women's hockey date back to 1908. A Swastika skating club was formed in 1909 (at the time, the swastika was considered a sign of good fortune), and formations of teams in the Calgary Collegiate Institute and Mount Royal College provided women with many opportunities to participate. Calgary's first city team was the Calgary Crescents. The Crescents played teams from Red Deer, Okotoks, Canmore, Banff, and Medicine Hat.

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	===Women's hockey===		===Women's hockey===
	The first documented organized women's ice hockey game in Canada was played in Ottawa on February 10, 1891. Team No. 2 defeated Team No. 1 2-0 at the Rideau Rink. The McGill University's women's hockey team debuted in 1894. The University of Toronto and Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario were also some of the earliest Canadian universities to field women's ice hockey teams. There was women's hockey in British Columbia by 1897, with Vancouver defeating Victoria and New Westminster to annex the provincial championship. The first mention of a women's ice hockey game occurred in Medicine Hat the same year. Two years later, the Edmonton Ladies Hockey Team was the first Canadian women's hockey team to endorse a commercial product. In an 1899 team photo, the Ladies Club is pictured lacing up Starr Acme Club skates. The first organized games in Edmonton took place in ~~[[Alberta Women's Hockey (~~1904~~-1938)\|1904]]~~. The sport was first played by women in Montreal in 1900.		The first documented organized women's ice hockey game in Canada was played in Ottawa on February 10, 1891. Team No. 2 defeated Team No. 1 2-0 at the Rideau Rink. The McGill University's women's hockey team debuted in 1894. The University of Toronto and Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario were also some of the earliest Canadian universities to field women's ice hockey teams. There was women's hockey in British Columbia by 1897, with Vancouver defeating Victoria and New Westminster to annex the provincial championship. The first mention of a women's ice hockey game occurred in Medicine Hat the same year. Two years later, the Edmonton Ladies Hockey Team was the first Canadian women's hockey team to endorse a commercial product. In an 1899 team photo, the Ladies Club is pictured lacing up Starr Acme Club skates. The first organized games in Edmonton took place in 1904. The sport was first played by women in Montreal in 1900.

	The 1900 [[Rossland Winter Carnival]] added women's hockey as an event. At the 1905 Carnival, no one would challenge Rossland, so the team split into two teams and played each other. The teams were known as the Reds and the Blues. Rossland's biggest upset came in 1917 when the club were defeated a ladies team from Grand Forks for the West Kootenay Championship. Calgary's roots in women's hockey date back to 1908. A Swastika skating club was formed in 1909 (at the time, the swastika was considered a sign of good fortune), and formations of teams in the Calgary Collegiate Institute and Mount Royal College provided women with many opportunities to participate. Calgary's first city team was the Calgary Crescents. The Crescents played teams from Red Deer, Okotoks, Canmore, Banff, and Medicine Hat.		The 1900 [[Rossland Winter Carnival]] added women's hockey as an event. At the 1905 Carnival, no one would challenge Rossland, so the team split into two teams and played each other. The teams were known as the Reds and the Blues. Rossland's biggest upset came in 1917 when the club were defeated by a ladies team from Grand Forks for the West Kootenay Championship. Calgary's roots in women's hockey date back to 1908. A Swastika skating club was formed in 1909 (at the time, the swastika was considered a sign of good fortune), and formations of teams in the Calgary Collegiate Institute and Mount Royal College provided women with many opportunities to participate. Calgary's first city team was the Calgary Crescents. The Crescents played teams from Red Deer, Okotoks, Canmore, Banff, and Medicine Hat.

	The [[1915-16 Eastern Ladies' Hockey League season\|Eastern Ladies Hockey League]] was contested in 1915-16 and the [[1916-17 Montreal Ladies' Hockey League season\|Montreal Ladies Hockey League]] operated the following year. Some other top teams in these years included the Cornwall Victorias, Ottawa Alerts, and the Westboro Pets. In 1917-18, there was an [[1917-18 Inter-City Ladies League season\|Inter-City Ladies League]] composed of the Cornwall Victorias, Montreal Westerns, and Montreal Maisonneuve. In 1920, Lady Meredith, an avid sportswoman and wife of Sir Vincent Meredith of Montreal donated the Lady Meredith Cup to the Quebec Ladies' Hockey Association, said to be the first women's ice hockey trophy created for a competition in Canada.		The [[1915-16 Eastern Ladies' Hockey League season\|Eastern Ladies Hockey League]] was contested in 1915-16 and the [[1916-17 Montreal Ladies' Hockey League season\|Montreal Ladies Hockey League]] operated the following year. Some other top teams in these years included the Cornwall Victorias, Ottawa Alerts, and the Westboro Pets. In 1917-18, there was an [[1917-18 Inter-City Ladies League season\|Inter-City Ladies League]] composed of the Cornwall Victorias, Montreal Westerns, and Montreal Maisonneuve. In 1920, Lady Meredith, an avid sportswoman and wife of Sir Vincent Meredith of Montreal donated the Lady Meredith Cup to the Quebec Ladies' Hockey Association, said to be the first women's ice hockey trophy created for a competition in Canada.
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	The DWAHA and LOHA both disbanded in 1940, and women's hockey would not be played again on an organized level until [[Canadian Women's Hockey (1945-1981)\|1945]], when some activities began in Saskatchewan. The Winnipeg Girls Hockey League was organized in Manitoba in 1949 and ran for three seasons. From 1950-1952, the Western Canadian Championship was played between Moose Jaw and Winnipeg. The Dominion Championship was also staged in 1950 and 1951. The All-Ontario Girls Championship was first contested in 1961, and the [[Lipstick Tournament]] commenced in 1967.		The DWAHA and LOHA both disbanded in 1940, and women's hockey would not be played again on an organized level until [[Canadian Women's Hockey (1945-1981)\|1945]], when some activities began in Saskatchewan. The Winnipeg Girls Hockey League was organized in Manitoba in 1949 and ran for three seasons. From 1950-1952, the Western Canadian Championship was played between Moose Jaw and Winnipeg. The Dominion Championship was also staged in 1950 and 1951. The All-Ontario Girls Championship was first contested in 1961, and the [[Lipstick Tournament]] commenced in 1967.

			;See also
			*[[Alberta Women's Hockey (1904-1942)]]
			*[[Western Canadian Women's Hockey (1913-1943)]]

	===Organization===		===Organization===

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	===Women's hockey===		===Women's hockey===
	The first documented organized women's ice hockey game in Canada was played in Ottawa on February 10, 1891. Team No. 2 defeated Team No. 1 2-0 at the Rideau Rink. The McGill University's women's hockey team debuted in 1894. The University of Toronto and Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario were also some of the earliest Canadian universities to field women's ice hockey teams. There was women's hockey in British Columbia by 1897, with Vancouver defeating Victoria and New Westminster to annex the provincial championship. The first mention of a women's ice hockey game occurred in Medicine Hat the same year. Two years later, the Edmonton Ladies Hockey Team was the first Canadian women's hockey team to endorse a commercial product. In an 1899 team photo, the Ladies Club is pictured lacing up Starr Acme Club skates. The sport was first played by women in Montreal in 1900.		The first documented organized women's ice hockey game in Canada was played in Ottawa on February 10, 1891. Team No. 2 defeated Team No. 1 2-0 at the Rideau Rink. The McGill University's women's hockey team debuted in 1894. The University of Toronto and Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario were also some of the earliest Canadian universities to field women's ice hockey teams. There was women's hockey in British Columbia by 1897, with Vancouver defeating Victoria and New Westminster to annex the provincial championship. The first mention of a women's ice hockey game occurred in Medicine Hat the same year. Two years later, the Edmonton Ladies Hockey Team was the first Canadian women's hockey team to endorse a commercial product. In an 1899 team photo, the Ladies Club is pictured lacing up Starr Acme Club skates. The first organized games in Edmonton took place in [[Alberta Women's Hockey (1904-1938)\|1904]]. The sport was first played by women in Montreal in 1900.

	The 1900 [[Rossland Winter Carnival]] added women's hockey as an event. At the 1905 Carnival, no one would challenge Rossland, so the team split into two teams and played each other. The teams were known as the Reds and the Blues. Rossland's biggest upset came in 1917 when the club were defeated a ladies team from Grand Forks for the West Kootenay Championship. Calgary's roots in women's hockey date back to 1908. A Swastika skating club was formed in 1909 (at the time, the swastika was considered a sign of good fortune), and formations of teams in the Calgary Collegiate Institute and Mount Royal College provided women with many opportunities to participate. Calgary's first city team was the Calgary Crescents. The Crescents played teams from Red Deer, Okotoks, Canmore, Banff, and Medicine Hat.		The 1900 [[Rossland Winter Carnival]] added women's hockey as an event. At the 1905 Carnival, no one would challenge Rossland, so the team split into two teams and played each other. The teams were known as the Reds and the Blues. Rossland's biggest upset came in 1917 when the club were defeated a ladies team from Grand Forks for the West Kootenay Championship. Calgary's roots in women's hockey date back to 1908. A Swastika skating club was formed in 1909 (at the time, the swastika was considered a sign of good fortune), and formations of teams in the Calgary Collegiate Institute and Mount Royal College provided women with many opportunities to participate. Calgary's first city team was the Calgary Crescents. The Crescents played teams from Red Deer, Okotoks, Canmore, Banff, and Medicine Hat.
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	During the 1936–37 season, the Calgary Avenue Grills (named after their sponsor, the Avenue Grill restaurant) were the provincial champions of Alberta. They were scheduled to play the Preston Rivulettes in March 1937 at Maple Leaf Gardens but were prevented from doing so. The Dominion Women's Amateur Hockey Association intervened and ask that the Avenue Grills ladies team join the DWAHA. When the Avenue Grills refused to, a ladies team from Winnipeg was chosen to play the Rivulettes.		During the 1936–37 season, the Calgary Avenue Grills (named after their sponsor, the Avenue Grill restaurant) were the provincial champions of Alberta. They were scheduled to play the Preston Rivulettes in March 1937 at Maple Leaf Gardens but were prevented from doing so. The Dominion Women's Amateur Hockey Association intervened and ask that the Avenue Grills ladies team join the DWAHA. When the Avenue Grills refused to, a ladies team from Winnipeg was chosen to play the Rivulettes.

	The DWAHA and LOHA both disbanded in 1940, and women's hockey would not be played again on an organized level until [[Canadian Women's Hockey (~~1947~~-1981)\|~~1947~~]], when some activities began in Saskatchewan. The Winnipeg Girls Hockey League was organized in Manitoba in 1949 and ran for three seasons. From 1950-1952, the Western Canadian Championship was played between Moose Jaw and Winnipeg. The Dominion Championship was also staged in 1950 and 1951. The All-Ontario Girls Championship was first contested in 1961, and the [[Lipstick Tournament]] commenced in 1967.		The DWAHA and LOHA both disbanded in 1940, and women's hockey would not be played again on an organized level until [[Canadian Women's Hockey (1945-1981)\|1945]], when some activities began in Saskatchewan. The Winnipeg Girls Hockey League was organized in Manitoba in 1949 and ran for three seasons. From 1950-1952, the Western Canadian Championship was played between Moose Jaw and Winnipeg. The Dominion Championship was also staged in 1950 and 1951. The All-Ontario Girls Championship was first contested in 1961, and the [[Lipstick Tournament]] commenced in 1967.

	===Organization===		===Organization===

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	During the 1936–37 season, the Calgary Avenue Grills (named after their sponsor, the Avenue Grill restaurant) were the provincial champions of Alberta. They were scheduled to play the Preston Rivulettes in March 1937 at Maple Leaf Gardens but were prevented from doing so. The Dominion Women's Amateur Hockey Association intervened and ask that the Avenue Grills ladies team join the DWAHA. When the Avenue Grills refused to, a ladies team from Winnipeg was chosen to play the Rivulettes.		During the 1936–37 season, the Calgary Avenue Grills (named after their sponsor, the Avenue Grill restaurant) were the provincial champions of Alberta. They were scheduled to play the Preston Rivulettes in March 1937 at Maple Leaf Gardens but were prevented from doing so. The Dominion Women's Amateur Hockey Association intervened and ask that the Avenue Grills ladies team join the DWAHA. When the Avenue Grills refused to, a ladies team from Winnipeg was chosen to play the Rivulettes.

	The DWAHA and LOHA both disbanded in 1940, and women's hockey would not be played again on an organized level until the ~~mid~~-~~1960s~~.		The DWAHA and LOHA both disbanded in 1940, and women's hockey would not be played again on an organized level until [[Canadian Women's Hockey (1947-1981)\|1947]], when some activities began in Saskatchewan. The Winnipeg Girls Hockey League was organized in Manitoba in 1949 and ran for three seasons. From 1950-1952, the Western Canadian Championship was played between Moose Jaw and Winnipeg. The Dominion Championship was also staged in 1950 and 1951. The All-Ontario Girls Championship was first contested in 1961, and the [[Lipstick Tournament]] commenced in 1967.

	===Organization===		===Organization===

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	The [[1915-16 Eastern Ladies' Hockey League season\|Eastern Ladies Hockey League]] was contested in 1915-16 and the [[1916-17 Montreal Ladies' Hockey League season\|Montreal Ladies Hockey League]] operated the following year. Some other top teams in these years included the Cornwall Victorias, Ottawa Alerts, and the Westboro Pets. In 1917-18, there was an [[1917-18 Inter-City Ladies League season\|Inter-City Ladies League]] composed of the Cornwall Victorias, Montreal Westerns, and Montreal Maisonneuve. In 1920, Lady Meredith, an avid sportswoman and wife of Sir Vincent Meredith of Montreal donated the Lady Meredith Cup to the Quebec Ladies' Hockey Association, said to be the first women's ice hockey trophy created for a competition in Canada.		The [[1915-16 Eastern Ladies' Hockey League season\|Eastern Ladies Hockey League]] was contested in 1915-16 and the [[1916-17 Montreal Ladies' Hockey League season\|Montreal Ladies Hockey League]] operated the following year. Some other top teams in these years included the Cornwall Victorias, Ottawa Alerts, and the Westboro Pets. In 1917-18, there was an [[1917-18 Inter-City Ladies League season\|Inter-City Ladies League]] composed of the Cornwall Victorias, Montreal Westerns, and Montreal Maisonneuve. In 1920, Lady Meredith, an avid sportswoman and wife of Sir Vincent Meredith of Montreal donated the Lady Meredith Cup to the Quebec Ladies' Hockey Association, said to be the first women's ice hockey trophy created for a competition in Canada.

	In February 1921, a women's North American championship series was played in conjunction with the [[Pacific Coast Hockey Association]]. The Vancouver ~~Amazon~~ won the tournament and were the first women's hockey team from Vancouver to participate in the [[Alpine Cup]] invitational women's hockey tournament sponsored by the Banff Winter Carnival, which dated back to 1917. In mid January 1921, the city of Calgary introduced its own winter carnival to compete with the Banff Winter Carnival. A women's ice hockey game was featured. The Calgary Regents defeated ~~a team from~~ Fernie.		In February 1921, a women's North American championship series was played in conjunction with the [[Pacific Coast Hockey Association]]. The [[Vancouver Amazons]] won the tournament and were the first women's hockey team from Vancouver to participate in the [[Alpine Cup]] invitational women's hockey tournament sponsored by the Banff Winter Carnival, which dated back to 1917. In mid January 1921, the city of Calgary introduced its own winter carnival to compete with the Banff Winter Carnival. A women's ice hockey game was featured. The Calgary Regents defeated the [[Fernie Swastikas]].

	On December 16, 1922, a meeting was held to announce the formation of the [[Ladies Ontario Hockey Association]]. The [[Edmonton Ladies Senior Hockey League]] ran from 1925-1938. The [[Victoria Women's Hockey Association]] operated in 1927 and 1928. The [[Montreal District Ladies Hockey League]] was established in 1929 and played until 1938. In 1930, Northern Electric, champions of the league, defeated the Toronto Pats 1-0 for the Eastern Canadian title. The [[Dominion Women's Amateur Hockey Association]] was founded in winter 1933. Lady Bessborough, the wife of Governor General of Canada Lord Bessborough donated a championship trophy. The [[Winnipeg Ladies Hockey League]] operated from 1933 to 1938.		On December 16, 1922, a meeting was held to announce the formation of the [[Ladies Ontario Hockey Association]]. The [[Greater Toronto Ladies Hockey League]] operated from 1921-1940 and the [[Ottawa Ladies Hockey League]] played from 1935-1939. The [[Edmonton Ladies Senior Hockey League]] ran from 1925-1938 and was dominated first by the [[Edmonton Monarchs]], and later the [[Edmonton Rustlers]]. The [[Victoria Women's Hockey Association]] operated in 1927 and 1928. The [[Montreal District Ladies Hockey League]] was established in 1929 and played until 1938. In 1930, Northern Electric, champions of the league, defeated the Toronto Pats 1-0 for the Eastern Canadian title. The [[Dominion Women's Amateur Hockey Association]] was founded in winter 1933. Lady Bessborough, the wife of Governor General of Canada Lord Bessborough donated a championship trophy. The [[Winnipeg Ladies Hockey League]] operated from 1933 to 1938.

	The [[Preston Rivulettes]] would join the LOHA in 1931. Although their early success would promote women's hockey, by 1938, their later success would prove to be an organization challenge to the LOHA governing body. From 1931 to 1935, the Rivulettes were undefeated and won five consecutive provincial championships.		The [[Preston Rivulettes]] would join the LOHA in 1931. Although their early success would promote women's hockey, by 1938, their later success would prove to be an organization challenge to the LOHA governing body. From 1931 to 1935, the Rivulettes were undefeated and won five consecutive provincial championships.

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	In February 1921, a women's North American championship series was played in conjunction with the [[Pacific Coast Hockey Association]]. The Vancouver Amazon won the tournament and were the first women's hockey team from Vancouver to participate in the [[Alpine Cup]] invitational women's hockey tournament sponsored by the Banff Winter Carnival, which dated back to 1917. In mid January 1921, the city of Calgary introduced its own winter carnival to compete with the Banff Winter Carnival. A women's ice hockey game was featured. The Calgary Regents defeated a team from Fernie.		In February 1921, a women's North American championship series was played in conjunction with the [[Pacific Coast Hockey Association]]. The Vancouver Amazon won the tournament and were the first women's hockey team from Vancouver to participate in the [[Alpine Cup]] invitational women's hockey tournament sponsored by the Banff Winter Carnival, which dated back to 1917. In mid January 1921, the city of Calgary introduced its own winter carnival to compete with the Banff Winter Carnival. A women's ice hockey game was featured. The Calgary Regents defeated a team from Fernie.

	On December 16, 1922, a meeting was held to announce the formation of the [[Ladies Ontario Hockey Association]]. The [[Victoria Women's Hockey Association]] operated in 1927 and 1928. The [[Montreal District Ladies Hockey League]] was established in 1929 and played until 1938. In 1930, Northern Electric, champions of the league, defeated the Toronto Pats 1-0 for the Eastern Canadian title. The [[Dominion Women's Amateur Hockey Association]] was founded in winter 1933. Lady Bessborough, the wife of Governor General of Canada Lord Bessborough donated a championship trophy. The [[Winnipeg Ladies Hockey League]] operated from 1933 to 1938.		On December 16, 1922, a meeting was held to announce the formation of the [[Ladies Ontario Hockey Association]]. The [[Edmonton Ladies Senior Hockey League]] ran from 1925-1938. The [[Victoria Women's Hockey Association]] operated in 1927 and 1928. The [[Montreal District Ladies Hockey League]] was established in 1929 and played until 1938. In 1930, Northern Electric, champions of the league, defeated the Toronto Pats 1-0 for the Eastern Canadian title. The [[Dominion Women's Amateur Hockey Association]] was founded in winter 1933. Lady Bessborough, the wife of Governor General of Canada Lord Bessborough donated a championship trophy. The [[Winnipeg Ladies Hockey League]] operated from 1933 to 1938.

	The [[Preston Rivulettes]] would join the LOHA in 1931. Although their early success would promote women's hockey, by 1938, their later success would prove to be an organization challenge to the LOHA governing body. From 1931 to 1935, the Rivulettes were undefeated and won five consecutive provincial championships.		The [[Preston Rivulettes]] would join the LOHA in 1931. Although their early success would promote women's hockey, by 1938, their later success would prove to be an organization challenge to the LOHA governing body. From 1931 to 1935, the Rivulettes were undefeated and won five consecutive provincial championships.

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	The [[Preston Rivulettes]] would join the LOHA in 1931. Although their early success would promote women's hockey, by 1938, their later success would prove to be an organization challenge to the LOHA governing body. From 1931 to 1935, the Rivulettes were undefeated and won five consecutive provincial championships.		The [[Preston Rivulettes]] would join the LOHA in 1931. Although their early success would promote women's hockey, by 1938, their later success would prove to be an organization challenge to the LOHA governing body. From 1931 to 1935, the Rivulettes were undefeated and won five consecutive provincial championships.

	Prince Edward Island was another early hotbed for women's hockey. ~~In 1904~~, the Charlottetown Micmacs ~~and Summerside Alphas took part~~ in an exhibition game. A provincial women's competition was organized in 1925-26, featuring the Charlottetown Abegweit Sisters, Summerside Crystal Sisters (also called Primrose AC - an amalgamation of the Red and White Roses teams), and the Charlottetown Red Macs~~. The Abegweits defeated the Crystals 4-2 in the final~~. The Montague Imperial Sisters ~~joined~~ the following year. The Crystal Sisters, who went undefeated between ~~1926~~ and ~~1935~~, played for the Eastern Canadian Women's Championship in 1934 and 1935. In ~~1930~~, the Albany Amazons, reputed to be American women's champions, planned to challenge the Sisters, but declined after reading reports of their Maritime tour. The Charlottetown Islanders lost to the Preston Rivulettes in the 1939 Dominion Women's Hockey Championship final.		[[Prince Edward Island Women's Hockey (1922-1939)\|Prince Edward Island]] was another early hotbed for women's hockey. On February 3 1905, the Summerside Alphas beat the Charlottetown Micmacs 4-2 in an exhibition game. On March 10, the Micmacs defeated the Alphas 2-0. An informal provincial women's competition was organized in 1925-26, featuring the Charlottetown Abegweit Sisters, Summerside Crystal Sisters (also called Primrose AC - an amalgamation of the Red and White Roses teams), and the Charlottetown Red Macs. The Montague Imperial Sisters debuted the following year. The Crystal Sisters, who went undefeated between 1928 and 1937, played for the Eastern Canadian Women's Championship in 1934 and 1935. In 1931, the Albany Amazons, reputed to be American women's champions, planned to challenge the Sisters, but declined after reading reports of their Maritime tour. The Charlottetown Islanders lost to the Preston Rivulettes in the 1939 Dominion Women's Hockey Championship final.

	During the 1936–37 season, the Calgary Avenue Grills (named after their sponsor, the Avenue Grill restaurant) were the provincial champions of Alberta. They were scheduled to play the Preston Rivulettes in March 1937 at Maple Leaf Gardens but were prevented from doing so. The Dominion Women's Amateur Hockey Association intervened and ask that the Avenue Grills ladies team join the DWAHA. When the Avenue Grills refused to, a ladies team from Winnipeg was chosen to play the Rivulettes.		During the 1936–37 season, the Calgary Avenue Grills (named after their sponsor, the Avenue Grill restaurant) were the provincial champions of Alberta. They were scheduled to play the Preston Rivulettes in March 1937 at Maple Leaf Gardens but were prevented from doing so. The Dominion Women's Amateur Hockey Association intervened and ask that the Avenue Grills ladies team join the DWAHA. When the Avenue Grills refused to, a ladies team from Winnipeg was chosen to play the Rivulettes.

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Women's hockey

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	In February 1921, a women's North American championship series was played in conjunction with the [[Pacific Coast Hockey Association]]. The Vancouver Amazon won the tournament and were the first women's hockey team from Vancouver to participate in the [[Alpine Cup]] invitational women's hockey tournament sponsored by the Banff Winter Carnival, which dated back to 1917. In mid January 1921, the city of Calgary introduced its own winter carnival to compete with the Banff Winter Carnival. A women's ice hockey game was featured. The Calgary Regents defeated a team from Fernie.		In February 1921, a women's North American championship series was played in conjunction with the [[Pacific Coast Hockey Association]]. The Vancouver Amazon won the tournament and were the first women's hockey team from Vancouver to participate in the [[Alpine Cup]] invitational women's hockey tournament sponsored by the Banff Winter Carnival, which dated back to 1917. In mid January 1921, the city of Calgary introduced its own winter carnival to compete with the Banff Winter Carnival. A women's ice hockey game was featured. The Calgary Regents defeated a team from Fernie.

	On December 16, 1922, a meeting was held to announce the formation of the [[Ladies Ontario Hockey Association]]. The [[Montreal District Ladies Hockey League]] was established in 1929 and played until 1938. In 1930, Northern Electric, champions of the league, defeated the Toronto Pats 1-0 for the Eastern Canadian title. The [[Dominion Women's Amateur Hockey Association]] was founded in winter 1933. Lady Bessborough, the wife of Governor General of Canada Lord Bessborough donated a championship trophy. The [[Winnipeg Ladies Hockey League]] operated from 1933 to 1938.		On December 16, 1922, a meeting was held to announce the formation of the [[Ladies Ontario Hockey Association]]. The [[Victoria Women's Hockey Association]] operated in 1927 and 1928. The [[Montreal District Ladies Hockey League]] was established in 1929 and played until 1938. In 1930, Northern Electric, champions of the league, defeated the Toronto Pats 1-0 for the Eastern Canadian title. The [[Dominion Women's Amateur Hockey Association]] was founded in winter 1933. Lady Bessborough, the wife of Governor General of Canada Lord Bessborough donated a championship trophy. The [[Winnipeg Ladies Hockey League]] operated from 1933 to 1938.

	The [[Preston Rivulettes]] would join the LOHA in 1931. Although their early success would promote women's hockey, by 1938, their later success would prove to be an organization challenge to the LOHA governing body. From 1931 to 1935, the Rivulettes were undefeated and won five consecutive provincial championships.		The [[Preston Rivulettes]] would join the LOHA in 1931. Although their early success would promote women's hockey, by 1938, their later success would prove to be an organization challenge to the LOHA governing body. From 1931 to 1935, the Rivulettes were undefeated and won five consecutive provincial championships.