Amateur Hockey Leagues formed the basis of hockey as we know it today. Starting with the Amateur Hockey Association in 1893 we look at these leagues and their history over time. In addition we look at the development of the Senior Hockey Leagues throughout North America.

Federal Amateur Hockey League (1904-1906)

The Federal Amateur Hockey League was formed mainly under the leadership of the Montréal Wanderers, for the 1903-1904 season and operated in Canada with between four or five teams until 1906. In 1905 two of its teams, the Ottawa Silver Seven and Montreal Wanderers moved to the newly formed Eastern Canada Amateur Hockey Asociation. The league ceased operations after the 1906 season.

Federal Amateur Hockey League (1904-1906) Franchises

Montreal Nationals (1904)
Montreal Wanderers (1904-1905)
Cornwall HC (1904-1906)
Ottawa Capitals (1904)
Ottawa Montagnards (1905-1906)
Ottawa HC (1905)
Brockville HC (1905-1906)
Cornwall HC (1905-1906)
Smiths Falls HC (1906)
Ottawa Victorias (1906)

Federal Amateur Hockey League (1904-1906) Champions


Year
Champion
Runner-Up
     
1906
Smiths Falls HC
Ottawa Victorias
1905
Ottawa HC
Montreal Wanderers
1904
Montreal Wanderers
Montreal Nationals

During the years the Federal Amateur Hockey League was in operation the Stanley Cup was awarded via the challenge system.

Year

Stanley Cup Champion

How Claimed

Challenge
     

1903-04

Ottawa Silver Seven (CAHL)

Challenge

December 30, 1903, at Ottawa Ottawa 9 Winnipeg 1
Jan. 1, 1904: at Ottawa Winnipeg 6 Ottawa 0
Jan. 4, 1904: at Ottawa Ottawa 2 Winnipeg 0
Ottawa Silver Seven defeated Winnipeg Rowing Club 2 games to 1.

 

Ottawa Silver Seven

Challenge

Feb. 23, 1904: at Ottawa Ottawa 6 Toronto 3
Feb. 25, 1904: at Ottawa Ottawa 11 Toronto 2
Ottawa Silver Seven defeated Toronto Marlboroughs (OHA) 17 goals to 5

 

Ottawa Silver Seven

Challenge

Mar. 2, 1904: at Montreal Ottawa 5 Montreal Wanderers (FAHL) 5. Following the tie game, a new two game series was ordered to be played in Ottawa. Wanderers refused unless the tie game
was replayed in Montreal. No settlement could be reached. The series was abandoned and Ottawa retained the Stanley Cup. A two game challenge series from Brandon Wheat Kings was accepted.

 

Ottawa Silver Seven

Challenge

Mar. 9, 1904: at Ottawa Ottawa 6 Brandon 3
Mar. 11, 1904: at Ottawa Ottawa 9 Brandon 3
Ottawa Silver Seven defeated Brandon Wheat Kings (MNHL) 15 goals to 6

1904-05

Ottawa Silver Seven (FAHL)

 Challenge

Jan. 13, 1905: at Ottawa Ottawa 9 Dawson City 2
Jan. 16, 1905: at Ottawa Ottawa 23 Dawson City 2
Ottawa Silver Seven defeated Dawson City Klondikers (Dawson City Nuggets) 32 goals to 4

 

Ottawa Silver Seven (FAHL)

Challenge

Mar. 7, 1905: at Ottawa Rat Portage 9 Ottawa 3
Mar. 9, 1905: at Ottawa Ottawa 4 Rat Portage 2.
Mar. 11, 1905: at Ottawa Ottawa 5 Rat Portage 4
Ottawa Silver Seven defeated Rat Portage (Kenora) Thistles 2 games to 1

1905-06

Ottawa Silver Seven

Challenge

Feb. 27 at Ottawa Ottawa 16 Queen's University 7
Feb. 28 at Ottawa Ottawa 12 Queen's University 7. Ottawa Silver Seven defeated Queen's University 28 goals to 14.

 

Ottawa Silver Seven

Challenge

Mar. 6 at Ottawa Ottawa 6 Smith Falls 5
Mar. 8 at Ottawa Ottawa 8 Smith Falls 2. Ottawa Silver Seven defeated
Smith Falls 14 goals to 7

 

Montreal Wanderers (ECAHA)

Challenge

Mar. 14 at Montreal Montreal 9 Ottawa 1
Mar. 17 at Ottawa Ottawa 9 Montreal 3. Montreal Wanderers defeated
Ottawa Silver Seven 12 goals to 10

 

Montreal Wanderers (ECAHA)

Challenge

Dec. 27 at Montreal Montreal 10 New Glasgow 3
Dec. 29 at Montreal Montreal 7 New Glasgow 2
Montreal Wanderers defeated
New Glasgow (Nova Scotia) 17 goals to 5


Federal Amateur Hockey League (1904-1906) Seasons


1904
GP
Win
Lose
Tie
GF
GA
Points
 
Montreal Wanderers
6
6
0
0
38
18
12
Montreal Nationals
6
3
3
0
27
27
6
Cornwall HC
6
2
4
0
20
27
4
Ottawa Capitals
6
1
5
0
28
41
2
               
1905
GP
Win
Lose
Tie
GF
GA
Points
 
Ottawa HC
8
7
1
0
60
19
14
Montreal Wanderers
8
6
2
0
44
27
12
Brockville HC
8
4
4
0
34
30
8
Cornwall HC
8
3
5
0
18
37
6
Ottawa Montagnards
8
0
8
0
19
62
0
               
1906
GP
Win
Lose
Tie
GF
GA
Points
               
Smiths Falls HC
7
7
0
0
35
13
14
Ottawa Victorias
8
4
4
0
48
42
8
Brockville HC
7
3
4
0
55
32
6
Cornwall HC
6
2
4
0
16
30
4
Ottawa Montagnards
4
0
4
0
2
39
0