The St. Louis Eagles were a short-lived National Hockey League team based in St. Louis, playing only in the 1934–35 season. Originally the Ottawa Senators, financial struggles led them to suspend operations in 1931. Upon their return, they faced continued losses and relocated to St. Louis as the Eagles in an attempt to recover. However, increased travel costs and ongoing financial challenges forced the team to sell players, eventually leading to their demise.
Despite efforts to stabilize the franchise, including a coaching change, the Eagles struggled throughout their only season, finishing with the worst record in the league. The financial burden, primarily from travel expenses, prompted the owners to seek permission to suspend operations again, but the NHL refused. Subsequently, the league bought back the franchise, disbanded the team, and distributed its players through a dispersal draft.
St. Louis Eagles Stanley Cup History-
The St. Louis Eagles, during their one season in the NHL in 1934–35, did not win the Stanley Cup. They faced financial challenges and struggled on the ice, finishing the season with 11 wins, 31 losses, and 6 ties. The franchise faced difficulties, leading to its suspension and eventual purchase by the NHL. The team's history in St. Louis was short-lived, and they did not achieve success in the form of a Stanley Cup win during their brief existence.
Before becoming the St. Louis Eagles, the Ottawa Senators achieved considerable success in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Senators, officially known as the Ottawa Hockey Club (Ottawa HC), won the Stanley Cup 11 times.
The original Ottawa Senators established themselves as a hockey powerhouse, clinching the Stanley Cup an impressive 11 times before their relocation to St. Louis. Their triumphs spanned several distinct eras, with notable victories during the "Silver Seven era" between 1903 and 1906 and the subsequent "Super Six years," securing championships in 1920, 1921, 1923, and 1927. Renowned for their relentless and sometimes aggressive style of play, the Senators' success was fueled by a core of Hall of Fame players, including the likes of Art Ross, King Clancy and Clint Benedict.
The early Senators team is acknowledged as one of the greatest in the sport's history and left an enduring legacy of excellence on the ice, contributing significantly to the team's reputation as one of the NHL's premier franchises during its time in Ottawa.
How many Stanley Cups have the St. Louis Eagles won?
The original Ottawa Senators won the Stanley Cup 11 times before they became the St. Louis Eagles. These victories occurred during the following years: 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1920, 1921, 1923, and 1927. The Senators were a dominant force in the early days of the NHL, and their success included multiple championships during the "Silver Seven era" and the "Super Six years."
Here are their Stanley Cup appearances before the relocation to St. Louis:
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| March 22, 1894 | Montreal Hockey Club | Montreal defeats Ottawa 3–1 |
| March 7–8, 1903 | Montreal Victorias | Ottawa wins series (1–1, 8–0) |
| March 12–14, 1903 | Rat Portage Thistles | Ottawa wins series (6–2, 4–2) |
| December 30, 1903 – January 4, 1904 | Winnipeg Rowing Club | Ottawa wins series (9–1, 2–6, 2–0) |
| February 23–25, 1904 | Toronto Marlboroughs | Ottawa wins series (6–3, 11–2) |
| March 2, 1904 | Montreal Wanderers | Ottawa ties Montreal (5–5) |
| March 9–11, 1904 | Brandon Wheat City | Ottawa wins series (6–3, 9–3) |
| January 13–16, 1905 | Dawson City Nuggets | Ottawa wins series (9–2, 23–2) |
| March 7–11, 1905 | Rat Portage Thistles | Ottawa wins series (3–9, 4–2, 5–4) |
| February 27–28, 1906 | Queen's University | Ottawa wins series (16–7, 12–7) |
| March 6–8, 1906 | Smiths Falls | Ottawa wins series (6–5, 8–2) |
| March 14–17, 1906 | Montreal Wanderers | Montreal wins series (9–1, 3–9) |
| 1909 | Ottawa goes unchallenged (ECHA champions) | |
| January 5–7, 1910 | Galt | Ottawa wins series (12–3, 3–1) |
| January 18–20, 1910 | Edmonton | Ottawa wins series (8–4, 13–7) |
| March 13, 1911 | Galt | Ottawa wins 7–4 |
| March 16, 1911 | Port Arthur | Ottawa wins 13–4 |
| March 22–26, 1915 | Vancouver Millionaires | Vancouver wins series (6–2, 8–3, 12–3) |
| March 22 – April 1, 1920 | Seattle Metropolitans | Ottawa wins series (3–2, 3–0, 1–3, 2–5, 6–1) |
| March 21 – April 4, 1921 | Vancouver Millionaires | Ottawa wins series (1–2, 4–3, 3–2, 2–3, 2–1) |
| March 16–26, 1923 | Vancouver Maroons | Ottawa wins series (1–0, 1–4, 3–2, 5–1) |
| March 29 & 31, 1923 | Edmonton Eskimos | Ottawa wins series (2–1, 1–0) |
| April 7–13, 1927 | Boston Bruins | Ottawa wins series (0–0, 3–1, 1–1, 3–1) |
FAQ's on St. Louis Eagles Stanley Cup Wins
A. No, the St. Louis Eagles did not win the Stanley Cup. They faced financial challenges and struggled on the ice, finishing the season with 11 wins, 31 losses, and 6 ties.
A. The original Ottawa Senators won the Stanley Cup 11 times before their relocation to St. Louis. Notable victories occurred during the "Silver Seven era" between 1903 and 1906 and the "Super Six years" in 1920, 1921, 1923, and 1927.
A. Financial struggles and increased travel costs prompted the Ottawa Senators to relocate to St. Louis in an attempt to recover. Despite efforts to stabilize the franchise, the Eagles faced continued losses and eventually suspended operations after the 1934–35 season.
A. No, the St. Louis Eagles struggled throughout their only season, finishing with the worst record in the league. Despite coaching changes and attempts to stabilize the franchise, financial burdens, especially from travel expenses, contributed to their demise.
A. The Ottawa Senators won the Stanley Cup in the following years before becoming the St. Louis Eagles: 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1920, 1921, 1923, and 1927.
