228th Battalion

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The 228th Battalion was part of the Canadian Army in World War I. It is perhaps most famous for having a team, comprised entirely of troops, in the National Hockey Association (fore-runner to the modern NHL) for the 1916-17 season.

Also known as the Northern Fusiliers, the team played wearing khaki military uniforms and was the league's most popular and highest scoring club until the regiment was ordered overseas in February 1917 and the team was forced to withdraw. A scandal ensued when several stars were subsequently discharged and alleged they had been promised commissions solely to play hockey.

The NHA then sued the military for $3000 and some game revenues due to the team leaving the league. This lawsuit was not successful.

[edit] 228 Hockey Team roster

• Amos Arbour
• Roxy Beaudro
• Jack Brown
• Art Duncan
• Howie Lockhart
• George McNamara
• Howard McNamara
• Harry Meeking
• Eddie Oatman
• George Prodger
• Harry Reynolds
• Bill Speck

[edit] References

• Coleman, Charles (1966). Trail of the Stanley Cup. 
• Holzman, Morey (2002). Deceptions and Doublecross:How the NHL conquered hockey. 

[edit] See also

• National Hockey Association