City Galt, Ontario | Operated 1943 (1943)-44 1943-44 Galt Canadians | |
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The Galt Canadians were a junior ice hockey team based in Galt, Ontario, now a part of the city of Cambridge. They played in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1943 to 1944. Their home arena was the Galt Arena Gardens.
The Canadians had a successful inaugural year in the league, winning 15 of 26 games played. The following year, the team gained sponsorhip from the NHL's Detroit Red Wings, and changed their name to the Galt Red Wings.
NHL Alumni
From the Galt Canadians, four players graduated to play in the National Hockey League.
References
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