1939-40 QSHL

This is the 1939-40 season of the Quebec Senior Hockey League:

The Montreal Victorias dropped out of hockey after last season because of the increased professionalism of amateur hockey. They were replaced by a team from Westmount which, however, dropped out before the season began.

McGill University dropped out of this league on October 18. They said that with World War II starting, students did not have enough time to play much hockey. However, McGill did remain in the International Intercollegiate League.

Standings
Note:The Montreal Royals also played in the 1939-40 Hamilton B. Wills Trophy series.

Semi Finals
Best of 5

Montreal Royals beat Cornwall Flyers 3 games to 2.

Verdun Maple Leafs beat Montreal Concordia Civics 3 games to 2.

February 28 game won by default by Verdun (4-2).

Final
Best of 5

Montreal Royals beat Verdun Maple Leafs 3 games to none.

Montreal Royals advanced to the 1939-40 Quebec Senior Playoffs.