1921-22 and 1922-23 seasons

 The 1921-22 season still at four teams and 24 games schedule. Punch Broadbent of Ottawa was top scorer with 46 points (33 g 14 a). Split season was eliminated so no half winners. Top two teams at the end of season played for NHL championship.  NHL, WCHA and PCHA had postseason at same time (yes there were three leagues). Toronto beat Ottawa in two gam total goals series, then beat Vancouver Maroons three games to two for Stanley Cup. King Clancy, Frank and Billy Boucher debuted this season.


1922-23 also had 4 teams and 24 games schedule.  Babe Dye was top scorer with 37 points (26 g, 11 a).  Clint Benedict was top goalie with a 2.18 GAA.  January 31, 1923 Montreal Canadiens and Hamilton Tigers played in first penalty free game. Montreal won 5-4. February 14, 1923 Toronto Star radio station CFCA broadcast the 3rd period between Ottawa and Toronto, thus becoming first game to be broadcast.  Ottawa beat Montreal 3-2 in two game total goals series for NHL championship, then beat Vancouver Maroons in semi finals 3 games to 1, then beat Edmonton two games straight for Stanley Cup.

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