Canucks Jersey For Sale, The Vancouvewr Canucks have a rich history dating back to the early 1900\'s and several predecessor teams. This area of British Columbia boasts a strong ice hockey tradition and fan base that loves their local team. The story of professional hockey\'s early years in Vancouver is an interesting look at how this tradition began.
A professional team called the Vancouver Millionaires was formed in 1911. They were one of three initial teams to make up the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA). Canucks Jersey For Sale This league was formed independently of the National Hockey Association (NHA). At first, PCHA teams tried to lure players from the NHA and from this effort, Vancouver acquired one of its earliest stars, Cyclone Taylor.
Before the PCHA began, the area had a team called the Creamery Kings. When the Kings were transforming into a new franchise and trying to forge contracts with big players, money was the best negotiating tool. Some of these first players were paid very high salaries which led to the eventual nickname Millionaires.
Eventually the PCHA and NHA came to an agreement that the winning teams from each league would compete for the ultimate Stanley Cup championship at the end of the season. During the first year of the new arrangement, the Millionaires won their league, then played the Ottawa Senators in a five game series and won the Stanley Cup.
In fact, with the help of Cyclone Taylor and PCHA founder Frank Patrick, the Millionaires swept the series by trouncing the Senators in three games by wide margins. This remains the only Cup awarded to a Vancouver team including the modern era Canucks. At the time, the Millionaires\' title represented the most westerly trip the Cup had ever taken.
The Millionaires maintained their winning ways in following years. They made the Stanley Cup final three more times but did not win the championship on any of those attempts. The Western Canada Hockey League (WCHL) formed in 1921 and the Canucks Jersey For Sale Millionaires changed their name to the Maroons. The two western leagues agreed that their champs would play for advancement to the Stanley Cup final each year. Although the Maroons won the PCHA league two more times, they were not able to advance past the WCHL champions either time.
The Maroons were unable to continue their championship form in later years. Once the PCHA disbanded, Vancouver played in the WCHL for a time before the franchise was finally abandoned in 1926. This winning tradition has not been forgotten by Canucks fans, however. The Millionaires classic logo has been revived in a line of sporting apparel. The Canucks have also worn the Canucks Jersey For Sale old logo on team jerseys occasionally.
The tradition of hockey surrounding the Vancouvewr Canucks has produced many great players and exciting moments, especially with the early championship teams. What an exciting atmosphere it must have been back when the early teams were competing and winning. This strong heritage continues today as fans cheer for their team and look to the future for another Stanley Cup.
