Minor professional hockey leagues are the backbone of the NHL. These leagues over the years have served as training grounds for the NHL teams. Entertaining hockey in their own right and offering non NHL players a chance to earn a living.
Northwest International Hockey League (1943-44)
The Northwest International Hockey League (1943-44) played for one season before being replaced with the Pacific Coast Hockey League.
Northwest International Hockey League (1943-44) Franchises
Vancouver Maple Leafs (1943-44)
Seattle Ironmen (1943-44)
Portland Oilers (1943-44)
Portland Tireman (1943-44)
Seattle Bombers (1943-44)
Northwest International Hockey League (1943-44) Champions
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Champion
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| 1944 |
Vancouver Maple Leafs |
Northwest International Hockey League (1943-44) Season
| 1944 Season | |||||||
GP
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W
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L
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T
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GF
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GA
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PTs
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| Vancouver Maple Leafs | 16 |
12 |
4 |
0 |
96 |
96 |
24 |
| Seattle Ironmen | 16 |
9 |
7 |
0 |
103 |
87 |
18 |
| Portland Oilers | 16 |
6 |
8 |
2 |
68 |
77 |
14 |
| Portland Tireman | 16 |
6 |
9 |
1 |
68 |
93 |
13 |
| Seattle Bombers | 16 |
5 |
10 |
1 |
72 |
80 |
11 |