The Moncton Victorias were a professional

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. The team played for two seasons in the

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(MPHL), in 1911–12 and 1912–13.

Biography

Moncton Victorias won the 1911–12 installation of the Maritime Professional Hockey League which gave the club an opportunity to challenge

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holders the Quebec Bulldogs of the

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for the coveted trophy. Quebec Bulldogs won the challenge 9-3 and 8-0 on March 11 and 13, 1912.Stanley Cup Annual Record 1912
(nhl.com) Priorly to the 1911–12 season Moncton Victorias had figured in the New Brunswick Senior Hockey League (1904–1908) and in the

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(1910–11).

Notable players

Two

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inductees played for Moncton Victorias – Tommy Smith and

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References

{{reflist Defunct ice hockey teams in Canada