The Original Era

The Creamery Kings & The Millionaires | 1909 - 1911

1909

1909 FHL CHAMPIONS

The undefeated "Creamery Kings" season. Renfrew dominated the Federal Hockey League before elevating to the professional NHA.

League Record: 6-0-0 (Undefeated)Standing: 1st Place
Goals For: 58Goals Against: 18
1910

1910 NHA FOUNDING

Renfrew becomes a pillar of the National Hockey Association. Known as the "Millionaires" due to the massive salaries paid to land superstars.

Record: 8-3-1NHA Standing: 3rd Overall
Rivalry: Split series with Montreal WanderersAvg Attendance: 3,000+
1911

1911 END OF A LEGACY

The final season of major professional hockey in Renfrew. Despite a talented roster, the team ceased operations in 1911, with players dispersing to the PCHA and NHL.

Record: 8-8-0Final Game: 7-6 Win vs Ottawa
Total Goals: 82League: NHA

The Millionaires Roster (1909-1911)

NHA Shield
Cyclone Taylor

Cyclone Taylor

FORWARD | 1910–11

Newsy Lalonde

Newsy Lalonde

CENTER | 1910

Lester Patrick

Lester Patrick

DEFENSE | 1910

Frank Patrick

Frank Patrick

DEFENSE | 1910

Odie Cleghorn

Odie Cleghorn

RIGHT WING | 1910-11

Don Smith

Don Smith

LEFT WING | 1910-11

Sprague Cleghorn

Sprague Cleghorn

DEFENSE | 1910-11

Steve Vair

Steve Vair

FORWARD | 1909-11

Skene Ronan

Skene Ronan

CENTER | 1910-11

Larry Gilmour

Larry Gilmour

LEFT WING | 1910-11

Alf Smith

Alf Smith

COACH | 1910-11

Ambrose O\'Brien

Ambrose O'Brien

FOUNDER | 1909-11

Bert Lindsay

Bert Lindsay

GOALTENDER | 1909–11

Fred Whitcroft

Fred Whitcroft

ROVER | 1909-10

Herb Jordan

Herb Jordan

CENTER | 1909-10

Bobby Rowe

Bobby Rowe

DEFENSE | 1910-11

Hay Millar

Hay Millar

DEFENSE | 1910-11

M J Obrien

M J Obrien

DEFENSE | 1910-11

ed hogan

ed hogan

DEFENSE | 1910-11

Bill Obrien

Bill Obrien

DEFENSE | 1910-11

Jack Laviolette

Jack Laviolette

DEFENSE | 1910

Newsy Lalonde

Newsy Lalonde

CENTER | 1911

Lester Patrick

Lester Patrick

DEFENSE | 1911

Home Ice: The Renfrew Arena

Renfrew Arena

A HUB OF INNOVATION

Despite the small town population, the arena was consistently packed with supporters who saw some of the greatest players in the world compete on local ice.

The Millionaires era rules served as the proving ground for rules like forward passing and the removal of the Rover position.

Historical Gallery