1908 OPHL season explained

The 1908 OPHL season was the first season of the Ontario Professional Hockey League. The Toronto Professional Hockey Club had the best record to win the league championship.

Regular season

Final standings

TeamGames PlayedWinsLossesTies
Toronto
Berlin Dutchmen
Brantford
Guelph
Source: News: The Globe . March 2, 1908 . 7 . Ontario Pro. League Record.

Exhibitions

After the season, a game was held in Toronto between the Torontos and an All-Star team composed of players from the other teams.Toronto would defeat the All-Stars 16–10.[1]

Playoffs

After the season, Toronto would challenge the ECAHA champion Montreal Wanderers for the Stanley Cup. Toronto would impress the Wanderers with their quality of play, but were defeated 6–4 on March 14 on two late goals by Ernie Johnson and Bruce Stuart.

References

  1. News: The Globe . Trimmed the All-Stars . 7 . March 12, 1908.