The Washington Eagles were an American

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team from

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that played in the

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from 1939 to 1942. During those three seasons the Eagles played 186 games with an overall record of 102 wins, 67 losses and 17 ties. The Eagles won the league championship in 1940-41. In 1941-42 they competed for fans with the Washington Lions of the

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, which accounted for the Eagles' folding after the 1941-42 season.

Coach

They were coached in all three seasons by Redvers MacKenzie.

Notable players

Eagles who played in the NHL: * Keith Allen * Norm Burns * Les Colvin * Alan Kuntz * Frank Mailley * Rollie McLenahan *

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* Roly Rossignol

References

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