Winnipeg Hockey Fans Recall the Forgotten Stanley Cup Champion. A recent look back at the Winnipeg Jets' history has shed light on a forgotten Stanley Cup champion from the city's past. In 1901, the Winnipeg Victorias, a local amateur hockey team, claimed the Stanley Cup, defeating the Montreal Victorias in a best-of-three series. The Winnipeg Victorias' victory marked the first time a team from the city had won the prestigious trophy. However, the team's achievement has largely been overlooked in the city's hockey lore, overshadowed by the Jets' more recent successes.
Winnipeg’s forgotten Stanley Cup champ Winnipeg Free Press
