The 1885 Ottawa Hockey Club season was the club's second of play. The club played in the Montreal tournament.
The team held its annual meeting on November 18, 1884 at the Metropolitan Athletic Club. Frank Jenkins was named captain, John Kerr treasurer, E. L. Taylor secretary, and William Kerr, president.[1]
The club moved its practices to the new Dey's Skating Rink, which was electrically lit. The club adopted the colours of gold and blue for their uniforms.
The club played in the Montreal Winter Carnival Tournament. Games were held at the Crystal Rink. William O'Dell was goaltender, replacing Albert Low, who was on a survey expedition. Ottawa placed second to the Montreal Hockey Club.
| Date | Series | Opponent | Score | Decision | Record | ||
| 1 | January 28, 1885 | Carnival | 2–1 | W | 1–0–0 | ||
| 2 | January 30, 1885 | Carnival | 2–2 | T | 1–0–1 | ||
| 3 | January 31, 1885 | Carnival | Montreal Hockey Club | 0–1 | L | 1–1–1 |
G. Currier, Thomas D. Green, Thomas Gallagher, Frank Jenkins(captain), Jack Kerr, Halder Kirby, William O'Dell(goal)[2]