The Calumet Miners, hailing from Michigan's Upper Peninsula, were one of the earliest professional hockey teams in North America. In 1904, they joined the newly formed IPHL, which sought to establish inter-state (and country) competition for professional teams, as the OHA had recently banned pro teams from playing the OHA's amateurs.
The Miners, also known as the Calumet-Laurium Miners or Wanderers, played at the Palestra in Laurium. Since the teams generally played on natural ice, the season was particularly short and despite being professional, most of the players still held other jobs.
The Miners had a very successful first season, winning the league with 18 wins in 24 games. Future HOFers Jimmy Gardner and Hod Stuart played for the team, with Stuart being lured to the Pittsburgh team after the season. The following two seasons, the Miners wouldn't have the same success and finished near the bottom of the league.
After the 1906-07 season, Canada implemented professional teams and along with the Pittsburgh club looking to stay closer to home, the IPHL folded and took the Miners along with it.
We've created a custom design for the Miners, who wore a 'C' on their chest in red and grey.
This would make a unique gift for the hockey fan in your life or a neat find for yourself of a vintage hockey team.
All t-shirts and hoodies ship from Victoria, BC via Canada Post, with expected delivery in 6 –10 business days. Please note that we are a print-on-demand shop, which means that we will create your products upon receiving your order.
About the hoodie from the manufacturer:
- Brand: Gildan | Product ID: 18500
- Medium-heavy fabric: 8.0 oz/yd² (271 g/m²), 50% cotton, 50% polyester fleece
- Air-jet spun yarn for a softer feel and reduced pilling
- Double-lined hood with colour-matched drawstring
- Front pouch pocket
- Rib-knit cuffs and waistband
- Classic, true-to-size fit
