Empires on Ice

First Person

The original tenants of the Montreal Forum, the building that became famous for housing the rival Canadiens, the Montreal Maroons played in the NHL from 1924-1938, winning the Stanley Cup twice. Montreal's "other" team typically lagged behind the Canadiens in popularity and, under the financial strains of the Great Depression, folded after the 1937-38 season. Lorne Duguid played parts of three seasons with the Maroons during his seven-year NHL career.

Lorne Duguid explains why the Montreal Maroons were called "the New York Yankees of hockey"; discusses their departure from the NHL; and talks about fighting in the NHL in his day.
(1 min., 31 sec.)