Brooklyn Americans Team History

Established
1919

City
Quebec – Hamilton – New York – Brooklyn

League History
1919 – 1942 / National Hockey League

Team History
1941 – 1942 / Brooklyn Americans
1925 – 1941 / New York Americans
1920 – 1925 / Hamilton Tigers
1919 – 1920 / Quebec Bulldogs

Nickname
Americans – The Brooklyn Americans were one of the original six teams that formed the National Hockey League in 1926. The team was based in Brooklyn, New York, and played home games at Madison Square Garden. Despite being a part of NHL history for only five years, they remain an essential part of hockey lore today due to their unique nickname: "the Amerks."

While there are many theories as to how this unusual name came about, it is generally agreed upon that it originated from a combination of two words: “America” and “Rangers” (another NHL team). This theory suggests that when the Rangers moved from Canada to New York City in 1925, some locals began referring to them as "America's Team" since they were now in America's largest city. It is believed this phrase eventually morphed into "Amerks," which became associated with the new franchise playing nearby - hence, they adopted it as their official nickname!

Though short-lived within the league, The Brooklyn Americans' legacy lives on through its unique moniker - something all sports fans should appreciate!

Championship
Stanley Cup 0

Arena
*New York*
1925 – 1942 / Madison Square Garden

*Hamilton*
1920 – 1925 / Barton Street Arena

*Quebec*
1919 – 1920 / Quebec Arena

Owner
1936 – 1942 / Mervyn “Red” Dutton
1925 – 1936 / Bill Dwyer
1920 – 1925 / Abso Pure Ice Company
1919 – 1920 / Quebec Athletic Club

Retired Number

*Blue is this team’s history