So wesley set forth to discover his citys glorious hockey past, and with the help of his father david formed the excellent book hamiltons hockey tigers. The hamilton juniors which they were called initially in the early part of 1953. Presto, the hamilton tigers opened the 192526 nhl season as the new york americans. Dundashamilton tigers hockey team statistics and history at. Of the two teams, the tigers were the much older and more established name, going back to the late 1800s, while the wildcats were quite a new team. Also, the hamilton tigers moved to new york city and became the new york americans. Jul 30, 2008 it is a good book for hockey history fans right across canada, and mandatory reading for puck heads of all ages in southern ontario. Hamilton has a long history of professional hockey, the hamilton tigers of the nhl played here from 19201925. The quebec bulldogs became the hamilton tigers lasted 5 seasons in the early 20s. Hockey free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The hamilton tigers were a professional ice hockey team, and a member of the national hockey league nhl. Hamilton tigers, quebec athletic clubbulldogs seasons.
Hamilton tigers simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Hamilton tigers statistics and history nhl leagues nhl hamilton tigers the hamilton tigers were a major league hockey team based in hamilton, ont playing in the national hockey league from 1920 to 1925. Hamilton tigers simple english wikipedia, the free. After four years in the nhl basement, the hamilton tigers scrappers from northern ontario, most of them were top of the league and ready to fight for the 1925 stanley cup. Team profile for the hamilton tigers of the detroithockey. Hamilton tigers primary logo on chris creamers sports logos page sportslogos. Lavishly illustrated, beautifully designed, impeccably researched, and wonderfully written, hockey. Two new teams joined the league in the 192425 nhl season the boston bruins and the montreal maroons. Dundashamilton tigers statistics and history leagues ohasr dundashamilton tigers the dundashamilton tigers were a senior amateur hockey team based in dundas, ont playing in the ontario hockey association senior a from 1982 to 1984. They competed in the national hockey league nhl from 1920 to 1925. Junior hockey s hamilton red wings, farm team of the nhls detroit red wings, won the memorial cup in. The club was a founding member of both the orfu in 1883 and the irfu in 1907.
Hamilton tigers the unofficial nhl uniform database. May 12, 2009 presto, the hamilton tigers opened the 192526 nhl season as the new york americans. Oct 21, 2006 thank goodness for hamilton s hockey tigers who provided us with pictures of the original figure 4. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Hamilton tigers hockey team nhl statistics and history. Then the montreal maroons and the boston bruins were born, and the traditional nhl takes shape in the 1930s. Jul 21, 20 in 1879 the first organized team, the mcgill university hockey club, was formed, and with the advent of a basic set of rules, the sport quickly spread across canada. At the time hamilton had the historic senior oha team still called the tigers in the city but sadly the popularity of the team was fading due to mismanagement and the city of hamilton being more attracted to younger hockey prospects vs senior players.
Thank goodness for hamilton s hockey tigers who provided us with pictures of the original figure 4. A peoples history is the altogether irresistible companion book to the cbctelevision series of the same name, airing in fall 06. History of organizational changes in the nhl simple. The hamilton tigers were a professional ice hockey team, and a member of the national hockey league nhl, based in hamilton, ontario that played from 1920 1925. Aug 26, 2009 this blog is dedicated to a grassroots movement to bring a national hockey league franchise to hamilton, ontario. The team existed in the minor central hockey league the next year, but disbanded half way through the season. At the top tier of canadian senior hockey, the league was eligible and often competed for the allan cup in 1975, the oha allowed hockey northwestern ontarios thunder bay twins, the defending allan cup champions to enter the league. History of organizational changes in the nhl simple english. The ontario hockey association senior a was a senior amateur hockey league that operated from 1932 to 2007.
Hamiltons hockey tigers, book by david wesley paperback. Hamiltons hockey tigers is the colourful story of the only nhl team ever to go on strike. Hamilton s hockey tigers is the colourful story of the only nhl team ever to go on strike. This page was created to remember the history of hamilton tigers hockey. Jan 22, 2001 team profile for the hamilton tigers of the detroithockey. Hamiltons hockey tigers lorimer illustrated history. Unfortunately the contrast in these images is not very good, so the fine details are not obviousbut at the very least, we can confirm that the original is a tiger prowling with stealth, not a cartoon ready to pounce on winniethepooh. On january 2, 1918, a fire destroyed the montreal arena, home to both the wanderers and the canadiens. The tigers were formed by the sale of the quebec bulldogs nhl franchise to hamilton interests.
The hamilton tigers were a professional ice hockey team based in hamilton, ontario, canada. The hamilton tigers were a professional ice hockey team, and a member of the national hockey league nhl, based in hamilton, ontario that played from 19201925. They were based in hamilton, ontario, and played from 19201925. Even though the winter carnival hockey tournament was considered a world. The team struggled to succeed, becoming the top team in the league, before being dissolved after a players strike. The cincinnati tigers, another chl team, took the ice at riverfront for one season in 198182, but then disbanded. See more ideas about national hockey league, nhl and hockey.
The league was founded in 1890 by the ontario hockey association. Hamilton tigers primary logo national hockey league nhl. Unfollow hamilton tigers hockey to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Cincinnati went without pro hockey until 1990 when the cyclones of the echl debuted at the cincinnati gardens. I believe that a first step in making this happen is to change peoples perceptions about the city of hamilton. Official program hamilton tigers book there are no age suitabilities for this title yet. Starr, favre, rodgers, and why green bays quarterback trio is the best in nfl history. Junior hockeys hamilton red wings, farm team of the nhls detroit red wings, won the memorial cup in. The tigers were formed from the sale of the quebec bulldogs nhl franchise to hamilton interests.
For a much more thorough history of the hamilton tigers, check out sam wesleys book hamilton s hockey tigers, pictured to the right. The hamilton tigers were a canadian football team based in hamilton, ontario that played in the ontario rugby football union from 1883 to 1906 and 1948 to 1949 and in the interprovincial rugby football union from 1907 to 1947. History of the national hockey league19171942early years. Hamilton tigers the hockey chronicle home facebook. For a much more thorough history of the hamilton tigers, check out sam wesleys book hamiltons hockey tigers, pictured to the right. Wanting a connection with hamiltons football team with a lengthy history, the citys nhl team called itself the tigers, even using the football teams colors. The hamilton tigercats were formed in 1950 by the merger of the hamilton tigers and the hamilton wildcats. National hockey league players from hamilton, ontario. After years of struggling, the franchise finished first in the league in the 192425 nhl season, but a players strike before the playoffs. After years of struggling, the franchise finished first in the league in the 192425 nhl. May 18, 2009 hamilton has not had nhl hockey since.
It was also the first nhl game ever held in hamilton, with hometown fans leaving in good spirits after their teams 50 win. History of nhl trades by the hamilton tigers nhl trade. After years of struggling, the team finished first in the league in the 192425 nhl season. The first world championship was held in 1883 at the montreal ice carnival and was won by mcgill. The team struggled to succeed, becoming the top team in.
Its also available for football, basketball and baseball. A peoples history, like the tenpart cbc series it accompanies, tells the story of this breathtakingly fast game from its hotly contested origins, and the surge in its popularity after 1875, when it was first taken inside, through the rise and fall and rise again of womens hockey, the sagas of longlost leagues, such as the. Wanting a connection with hamilton s football team with a lengthy history, the citys nhl team called itself the tigers, even using the football teams colors. Arena rafters the banners hanging in the firstontario centre rafters. Another proud hamilton supporter, don cherry, writes the foreword. Dundas hamilton tigers statistics and history leagues ohasr dundas hamilton tigers the dundas hamilton tigers were a senior amateur hockey team based in dundas, ont playing in the ontario hockey association senior a from 1982 to 1984. The first goal in nhl history was scored by dave ritchie of the montreal wanderers one minute into a 109 win over toronto, which was the only victory the wanderers recorded in the nhl. This blog will allow us to use facts, reasoning, and a bit of passion, to provide evidence that the nhl can be viable in the steel city. Hamilton tigercats logos canadian football league cfl. The tigers were formed from the sale of the quebec bulldogs nhl franchise. The hockey writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Malone was elected to the hockey hall of fame in 1950. The list of players who have represented the hamilton tigers in the dfhl allstar game.
Ontario hockey association senior a history and statistics. Hockey books a list of nonfiction and fiction books about hockey. Not for the last time, hockey was sold to american fans more for its fierceness. The arena on barton endured, hosting successful amateur versions of the tigers over the years. Hockey books archives page 4 of 6 the hockey writers.
For other teams of the same name, please see hamilton tigers diambiguation. Hamilton tigercats logo on chris creamers sports logos page sportslogos. Hockey books 176 books meet your next favorite book. Throughout their history, the tigers won five grey cup championships as well as winning the. Currently over 10,000 on display for your viewing pleasure.
All of the draft picks made by the dfhls hamilton tigers franchise. Nhl needs to repay a very old debt to hamilton the star. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. A virtual museum of sports logos, uniforms and historical items. Throughout their history, the tigers won five grey cup. Buy at amazon chapters the book is well researched, but more importantly exceptionally written. In 1978, the league briefly changed its name to the canadian international league. Dundas hamilton tigers 19821984 real mccoys 19841987 real mccoys 2001. Dundashamilton tigers hockey team statistics and history. Then the montreal maroons and the boston bruins were born, and. Team records the record book of the dfhls hamilton tigers. Vs hamilton alltime record 27110 longest winning streak 8 110122 to 030123 most goals in a game 260221 shutouts 0. History of the national hockey league19171942early. Now in paperback, updated with a new final chapter.