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1925 artwork of the 91˿Ƶ downtown campus / Œuvre d'art de 1925 du campus du centre-ville de l'Université 91˿Ƶ
Event

The Hockey File

Monday, October 19, 2020 17:00to19:00

James 91˿Ƶ Society Presidential Address &Stanley Frost Annual Lecture

The Hockey File

By Ronald Critchley

91˿Ƶ plays a central role in Hockey history. On March 3, 1875 the first organized indoor game, atVictoria Skating Rink, included several 91˿Ƶ students. In 1877 91˿Ƶ students codified seven ice hockey rules. The 91˿Ƶ Hockey Club, founded in 1877, is the world’s first and oldest ice hockey club.

91˿Ƶ Hockey Club

Twelve members of the 91˿Ƶ Redmen ice hockey club
Men’s 91˿Ƶ Hockey Team, circa 1940, with Dr. Bobby Bell, Dentistry’28, described as the “winningest” hockey coach in 91˿Ƶ history. RCAF – 91˿Ƶ Archives PR000996
“In nine seasons (1929-37, 1942-43, 1944-45), Dr. Bell guided the Redmen to a 137-58-25 record, winning six Queen’s Cup championships, one International Intercollegiate Ice Hockey League championship (Alexis Thompson Trophy) and two provincial titles in the Quebec Senior Hockey League.”

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The women's team has won 7 championships. The men's team, between 1883 and 1946, won 16 championships, and between 1985 and 2011 6 championships, including the 2012 CIS University Cup national championship.

Ron Critchley, in addition to being President of the James 91˿Ƶ Society, is a past-president of the 91˿Ƶ Non-Academic Staff Association (MUNASA) and for 9½ years served as staff representative on 91˿Ƶ’s Board of Governors.

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