1895–96 Ottawa Hockey Club season

Updated on Dec 17, 2024

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League 3rd AHAC Captain Chauncy Kirby Goals Harry Westwick (8)		1895–96 record 6–2–0 Arena Rideau Skating Rink Goals against average Fred Chittick (2.0)

The 1895–96 Ottawa Hockey Club season was the club's 11th season of play. Ottawa placed second in the league.

Team business

At the team annual meeting, the following officers were elected:

Hon. T. M. Daly – Honorary president

P. D. Ross – Honorary vice-president

A. Z. Palmer – President

S. Maynard Rogers – Vice-president

D'Arcy Scott – Secretary

G. Patterson Murphy – Treasurer

C. T. Kirby – Captain

H. Y. Russell, H. Pulford, W. A. Cox – Executive committee

Source: "Sports of all sorts". The Globe. November 25, 1895. p. 6.

Highlights

After playing both goal and forward in the previous season, Harry Westwick played forward only and he responded with 8 goals. Alf Smith was close behind with 7 goals. Fred Chittick played all eight games for Ottawa.

Ottawa was the only team to defeat the Montreal Victorias, defeating them 3–2 in Montreal before 5000 fans. The Victorias won the return match in Ottawa by the same 3–2 score.