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The Alberta Inter-Services League took over senior hockey in Alberta during the latter years of World War II.

From 1942-43 through 1944-45 it was the only senior hockey league in the province.

Canada did have conscription during those years and many NHL players found that they had to perform essential jobs or military service. They also could not travel to the United States. Some of these players ended up playing for leagues such as this one which were close to their homes.

This raised the level of hockey in this league.

List of NHL Players[]

Calgary Currie Army[]

  • Tom Anderson
  • Joe Benoit
  • Max Bentley
  • Reg Bentley
  • Bob Carse
  • Bunny Dame
  • Don Deacon
  • Alex Kaleta
  • Frank McCool
  • Stan Smith
  • Ken Stewart


Calgary RCAF Mustangs[]

  • John Adams
  • John Chad
  • Wilf Field
  • Art Michaluk
  • Peter Slobodian
  • Tiny Thompson
  • Arch Wilder


Lethbridge RCAF Bombers[]

  • Garth Boesch
  • Jake Milford
  • Peter Slobodian


Red Deer Army Wheelers[]

  • Mac Colville
  • Larry Kwong
  • George Pargeter
  • Ed Slowinski
  • Jim Henry


Calgary HMCS Tecumseh[]

  • Harold Brown
  • Jim Henry
  • Ed Slowinski
  • Eddie Wares


List of Champions[]


List of Seasons[]


List of Teams[]

Team Photos[]


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