The Galt Canadians were a

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team based in Galt, Ontario, now a part of the city of

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. They played in the

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from 1943 to 1944. Their home arena was the Galt Arena Gardens. The Canadians had a successful inaugural year in the league, winning 15 of 26 games played. The following year, the team gained sponsorship from the NHL's

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, and changed their name to the

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NHL alumni

From the Galt Canadians, four players graduated to play in the

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. *

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External links

www.cambridgehockey.com
- ''The History of Cambridge Hockey'' by Todd Jones

- OHL Arena & Travel Guide {{Defunct OHL 1943 establishments in Ontario 1944 disestablishments in Ontario Defunct Ontario Hockey League teams Ice hockey clubs established in 1943 Ice hockey clubs disestablished in 1944 Sport in Cambridge, Ontario