By Canadian Press

Hamilton Labour Council wants NHL to apologize for suspending players 100 years ago

Jul 16, 2025 | 4:07 AM

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Labour Council is calling on the NHL to apologize for its treatment of striking players a century ago.

The Tigers played in Hamilton from 1920 to 1925 and were atop the NHL’s standings that final year.

The league expanded its season by six games in 1924-25 but players’ pay was not increased.

Hamilton’s players demanded an extra $200 each or they would not lace up for the NHL’s playoffs.

Then-league president Frank Calder instead declared the Montreal Canadiens the champions, and the striking Tigers players were suspended and fined $200 each.

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The franchise was then moved to New York City and renamed the Americans.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 16, 2025.

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