Detroit Red Wings v Montreal Canadiens Programme Covers
left:
23rd April 1938 - Brighton Sports Stadium - NHL in Great Britain ice hockey match -
Detroit Red Wings v Montreal
Canadiens. The cover shows the
Stars & Stripes to represent Detroit and the Maple Leaf to represent
Montreal. It wasn't until 15th February 1965 that Canada adopted the red and
white maple leaf design shown in the centre top position - below this is the Red
Ensign - Canada's unofficial flag from the time of Confederation until 1965.
right: Thursday 5th May 1938 - Empress Hall (Earls
Court) - NHL in Great Britain ice hockey match - Detroit Red Wings v
Montreal Canadiens. There were four
matches between the teams held at Earls Court - on the 21st of April and the
5th, 10th & 14th of May.
/our thanks to Martin Harris for the programme images and Phil Stamp for the
flags
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