1942-43 Season

Logo & Uniform Changes:

• Montreal simplifies their look, eliminating the "barber pole" striping, leaving only a few stripes on the arms and waist.

Team Standings:

1. Windsor

2. Chicago

3. Montreal

4. Detroit

5. Boston

6. Hamilton

7. Philadelphia

8. New York

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9. Toronto

Season Summary:

World War II began to take it's toll on the PHL at the start of the 1942-43 season. The Erie Penguins were forced into bankruptcy early in the summer while a large part of their roster signed up for military duty. In September, 1942, The Penguins were forced to suspend operations, leaving the league at nine teams. Despite facing serious financial difficulties of their own, the Windsor Wings continued to dominate during the regular season, once again finishing first overall. George Allen led the team in scoring. The New York Civics finally reached the playoffs with Skippy Cleveland leading the league in scoring and goaltender Dick Wallace leading the league in shutouts. Toronto struggled all season after losing several stars to the military, plummeting to last place. In the playoffs, Windsor dominated New York and Montreal to reach the finals, where they would face the Boston Bulldogs. The Bulldogs never let the Wings into the series, defeating them in 3 straight.