1930-31

• In what was supposed to be a temporary move until a new arena is built, the Pittsburgh Pirates move to Philadelphia to become the Quakers. The arena was never built, and the team folded after playing only one season in Philadelphia.

• The Detroit Cougars are renamed the Falcons.

• Amid protests by Art Ross, the Stanley Cup Final changes from a best-of-three series to a best-of-five affair. The Montreal Canadiens beat the Chicago Black Hawks, three games to two, to win the Cup.



Boston Bruins


Chicago Black Hawks


Detroit Falcons


Montreal Canadiens


Montreal Maroons


New York Americans


New York Rangers


Ottawa Senators


Philadelphia Quakers


Toronto Maple Leafs