1913 Allan Cup Explained

The 1913 Allan Cup was the Canadian senior ice hockey championship for the 1912–13 season. The final challenge was hosted by the Winnipeg Hockey Club and played in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The 1913 playoff marked the sixth time the Allan Cup had a champion.

Manitoba Hockey League

The defending 1912 Allan Cup champions, Winnipeg Victorias, failed to win the Manitoba Hockey League. With a 7-1-0 record, the Winnipeg Hockey Club were given the right to carry the Allan Cup. The decisive game was won by Winnipeg on February 13 by a score of 7–5.[1]

First challenge

The Winnipeg Hockey Club received a challenge from the Moose Jaw Moose, Saskatchewan champions. Played in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Results

March 11 - Winnipeg Hockey Club 6 - Moose Jaw Moose 0

Winnipeg 6 Position 0 Moose Jaw
Gannon Goal Ellis
Turnbull 1 Point Pascoe
Ruttan Cover Battell
Andrews Rover J. Law
Aldous 2 Center Kent
McKenzie Right Wing Boucher
Adamson 3 Left Wing McDonald
Source: Edmonton Journal[2]

March 13 - Winnipeg Hockey Club 10 - Moose Jaw Moose 3

Winnipeg 10 Position 3 Moose Jaw
Gannon Goal Ellis
Turnbull Point Pascoe
Ruttan 2 Cover Battell
Andrews 1 Rover J. Law
Aldous 2 Center Kent
McKenzie 2 Right Wing 2 Fishendon
Adamson 3 Left Wing 1 McDonald
Source: Edmonton Journal[3]

Winnipeg Hockey Club carries the Allan Cup, winning the series 16-goals-to-3.

Second challenge

Winnipeg Hockey Club received a challenge from the Edmonton Eskimos, the Alberta champions. Played in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Results

March 15 - Winnipeg Hockey Club 9 - Edmonton Eskimos 6[4]

March 17 - Winnipeg Hockey Club 9 - Edmonton Eskimos 2[4]

Winnipeg Hockey Club carries the Allan Cup, winning the series 18-goals-to-8. With no more challengers accepted in time to play, Winnipeg wins the 1913 Allan Cup.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Montreal Gazette . February 14, 1913 . 14 . Winnipeg Champions.
  2. News: Edmonton Journal . March 12, 1913 . Winnipegs Whitewashed Moose in Allan Cup Game . 14 . newspapers.com.
  3. News: Edmonton Journal . March 14, 1913 . Winnipeg's Defeat Moose Jaw 10-3 in Poor Game . 22 . newspapers.com.
  4. News: Edmonton Journal . 14 . Winnipeg's Stamina Outclasses Eskimos in Second Game -- Alberta Boys Defeated 9-2 . newspapers.com.