The Montreal Maroons are a historic team that formerly existed in the National Hockey League (NHL). The team was established in 1924 as one of the "Original Six" teams. The team was founded by James Strachan, an entrepreneur and a sportsman. The name Montreal Maroons was decided to showcase the color of their maroon jerseys.
The Montreal Maroons were created for hockey fans as an additional team to support in Montreal alongside the already-established Montreal Canadiens. They played their home games at the Montreal Forum, sharing the iconic venue with the Montreal Canadiens.
They were led by legendary coach Eddie Gerard and star players like Nels Stewart, Hooley Smith who contributed to the team, making it one of the most successful franchises in the NHL during its tenure.
Montreal Maroons Stanley Cup History
The Montreal Maroons claimed two Stanley Cups, first in the 1925-1926 season and secondly in the 1934-35 season respectively.
Quickly after their establishment, the Maroons became popular due to their fierce performance on the ice. They won the Stanley Cup trophy in their second season by defeating the Victoria Cougars, solidifying their status in the league. Nels Stewart nicknamed “Öld Poison” contributed to the team in goals and won Hart Memorial Trophy as the Most Valuable Player.
The second cup they won in the 1934-1935 season was the 18th NHL season. Nine teams played 48 games and the Montreal Maroons defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs in three games in the Stanley Cup Finals. However, the Maroons faced financial problems during the Great Depression. They underwent some significant changes in 1935, changing the color of their jerseys to blue and white to boost interest.
Unfortunately, the move did not work and they continued to struggle both on and off ice.They officially stopped their operation in 1938 and played their last game on March 17, 1938, marking the end of their NHL journey. Despite their short tenure, they left an incredible mark in NHL history with two Stanley Cups and a legacy of strong players and coaches. Most of the Maroons players were sold to other teams in the league or washed out of the league altogether.
How many Stanley Cups e Montreal Maroons have won?
The Montreal Maroons won two Stanley Cups throughout their existence in the NHL.
Notable players that the team boasted during its existence included Nels Stewart, Stewart Evans, Hooley Smith, Clint Benedict, Reg Noble, King Clancy and Toe Blake.
Here is a table summarizing all of New Jersey Devils’ Stanley Cup Wins-
| Season | Team | Against | Scoreline | ||
| 1925-26 | MontrealMaroons | Victoria Cougars | 3-1 | ||
| 1934-35 | MontrealMaroons | Toronto Maple Leafs | 3-0 | ||
FAQ's on Montreal Maroons Stanley Cup Wins
A. The Montreal Maroons emerged victorious in the 1925-1926 season and the 1934 1935 season respectively.
A. The Maroons faced financial problems during the Great Depression and played their last game on March 17, 1938, marking the end of their NHL journey.
A. The Montreal Maroons is a historic team in the National Hockey League and was established in 1924.
A. Led by legendary coach Eddie Gerard and star players like Nels Stewart, Hooley Smith, Babe Siebert who contributed to the team, making it one of the most iconic franchises in the NHL.
A. James Strachan founded and owned the team.
