History of the Maroons

The Montreal Maroons were a professional ice hockey team that played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1924 to 1938. The Maroons were one of the original six teams that formed part of the NHL and had an impressive history during their existence. Throughout their 14-year tenure, they won two Stanley Cups championships and produced some of hockey’s greatest players, including Hall-of-Famers Nels Stewart and Hooley Smith.

The Montreal Maroons first impacted the NHL when they beat out all other contenders for a spot as one of six founding members at its formation in 1924. During this period, many great players joined forces with them, such as George Hainsworth, who went on to become one of only three goaltenders inducted into both Canada's Sports Hall Of Fame AND Hockey's Hall Of Fame; Bill Cook, who was later named MVP; Sprague Cleghorn whose physical style earned him recognition; plus Punch Broadbent & Harold Darragh among others! 1926 under coach Eddie Gerard’s leadership, the club captured its first Stanley Cup championship by defeating Victoria Cougars three games to none. Two years later, in 1928, they repeated as champions after beating New York Rangers four games straight. This feat remains unmatched today - no other team has ever won back–to–back titles without losing a single game!

Despite having successful seasons throughout much 1930s due largely because stars like Nels Stewart & Hooley Smith helped lead them offensively, financial difficulties ultimately caused the ownership group headed by James Strachan to dissolve the franchise midway through the 1938 season. After leaving the league abruptly following tenures which included two cup wins seven divisional titles, fourteen playoff appearances overall record of 547 – 397 – 161 over fourteen years playing, Montreal Maroon will never forget fondly amongst fans, NHL historians alike contribution to the sport itself can never forget!