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This is the 1908-09 standings of the Interprovincial Hockey League.

Contents 1 History 2 1908-09 2.1 Standings 3 1909-10 Season 3.1 Standings 3.2 Final

[edit] History

It was a senior amateur league.

This league was rather unusual in that it included teams from eastern Canada's three largest cities - Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto. Before (and after) senior amateur leagues were local and provincial, In fact there was never another senior amateur league with teams from these three cities or even from Toronto and Montreal. It was not until 1963-64 (55 years later) that there was even a junior league with teams from those two cities.

This league's winner was designated as the first winner of the Allan Cup.

Travel expenses and low interest as compared to the professional leagues doomed this league. It only survived two seasons.But from this league came the Interprovincial Hockey Union.

[edit] 1908-09

[edit] Standings

 Ottawa Cliffsides      5-1-0-10	56-43
 Montreal Victorias     4-2-0-8	        51-38
 Montreal AAA		3-3-0-6		44-43
 Toronto Athletic Club  0-6-0-0		33-60

No playoffs.

Ottawa Cliffsides were awarded the Allan Cup and advanced to the 1908-09 Allan Cup Finals.

[edit] 1909-10 Season

[edit] Standings

Ottawa Cliffsides	4-2-0-8		59-33
Montreal Victorias	4-2-0-8		46-33
Toronto Athletic Club	3-3-0-6		40-41
Montreal AAA		1-5-0-2		35-73

[edit] Final

2 games total goals

• Ottawa 10 Victorias 8
• Victorias 4 Ottawa 3

Ottawa Cliffsides beat Montreal Victorias 13 goals to 12.

There was no time for an Allan Cup challenge.