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| The Guardian, 25 February, 1922, pg. 1 |
| The Guardian, 25 February, 1922, pg. 1 |
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| Hockey rose rapidly to prominence on Prince Edward Island during the decades of the 1880s and 1890s. Like many Island sports, the popularity of hockey benefited greatly from advancements in public transportation. The introduction of new services, like the provincial train network in 1875, made travel between communities easier, an advantage that helped to stimulate inter-community sport and strengthen spectatorship of competitive events. The early period of Island hockey, from 1897-1914, was dominated by the success of three celebrated teams: the Abegweits, the Victorias, and the Crystals. With many talented players, the teams vied annually for senior championship glory as part of the Prince Edward Island Hockey League. Women's hockey also enjoyed success. The 1920s and 1930s saw increased participation by female players, with teams like the Charlottetown Abegweit Sisters and the Summerside Crystal Sisters providing a showcase for female hockey talent. By the 1950s, hockey had established its place as one of the province's most popular winter pursuits, with a host of players and fans in communities all across the Island. | | Next>>> | | Previous<<< |
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