League business
The AHAC was organized on December 8, 1886, when the representatives of various hockey clubs met at the Victoria Skating Rink in Montreal at the instigation of the Victoria Hockey Club of Montreal. The first executive was composed of: * President:Regular season
A.E. Swift from the Quebec HC played four games for the Victorias, being possibly the first hockey player to play for a city other than their home. The season's final match, held in the Victoria Rink on March 11 ended 3–2 for Montreal Crystals over the Montreal Victorias. The Vics had won the previous two meetings between the clubs. The Crystals changed their lineup, replacing F. Dowd, R. Laing and J. McGoldrick. The Crystals took the early lead on two goals by S. McQuisten. The Vics appeared to score a goal, but it was ruled to be too high and did not count. In the second half, D. Brown, one of the replacements, scored the third for Crystals before two goals by T. Arnton made it close.Overall record
† National Champion Source: ''Ultimate Hockey''Schedule and results
Source: Montreal Crystals final champions of the season. Source: ''Montreal Gazette''Player statistics
Scoring leaders
Note: GP=Games played, G=GoalsGoaltender averages
Note: GP = Games played, GA = Goals against, SO = Shutouts, GAA = Goals against averageWinter Carnival Tournament
In February, the Montreal teams of the AHAC participated in the Montreal Winter Carnival ice hockey tournament. The tournament, which was scheduled to play outdoors on an ice rink at the Ice Palace, was disrupted by two days of storms, and was not completed until February 25. During this time, no AHAC challenges were played. Montreal HC wins Winter Carnival Tournament. Source: ''The Montreal Gazette'', ''The Montreal Daily Herald'', ''Montreal Daily Witness'', ''The Montreal Daily Post''References
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