Fort Frances Canadians Explained

The Fort Frances Canadians were a Canadian senior ice hockey team in the Northern Amateur League, from Fort Frances, Ontario. The team was organized following World War II, and led by player-coach Pat Wilson.[1] Local radio station CKFI-AM broadcast games for the team.[2]

The Canadians were finalists in the 1951 Allan Cup, and champions of the 1952 Allan Cup.[3] Goaltender Ray Frederick, and defenceman Ed Kryzanowski, both played in the National Hockey League after being part of the Canadians.[4]

The Fort Frances Canadians name was later used by the local minor ice hockey organization for its competitive youth teams.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Forts Win Allan Cup. Fort Frances Times. January 13, 2018.
  2. News: Fort Frances Radio Station Balks At Fee. April 13, 1948. Winnipeg Tribune. Winnipeg, Manitoba. 18.
  3. Web site: Allan Cup Archives. Roth. Charles. Allan Cup. January 13, 2018.
  4. Web site: NHL Player Search -- Players by Team -- Fort Frances Canadians. Legends of Hockey. Hockey Hall of Fame. January 13, 2018.
  5. Web site: Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association. Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association. January 13, 2018.

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