Moncton Red Indians hockey team: The Red Indians were formed in 1932, comprised of players from schools in the Moncton area. They won their league and the Maritime Junior title in their initial campaign, and became the first New Brunswick team to contest the Memorial Cup, emblematic of the top junior team in Canada. The Red Indians met the powerful Montreal Junior Royals in the Eastern Canadian final. They held the Royals to a tie in the first game, and lost by only one goal in the second game. Their performance opened the eyes of upper Canadian hockey scouts to the quality of the Maritime game. In 1934-35, the Red Indians again cruised to the Maritime championship, and a second opportunity to play for the Memorial Cup. However, they lost to Ottawa in the first round.

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