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Monumental celebration: Victoria marks 100 years since B.C.'s last Stanley Cup

The monument unveiling celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Victoria Cougars' Stanley Cup victory

The Victoria Cougars’ century celebrations continued Friday morning as the Victoria Hockey Legacy Society unveiled a refurbished monument at Oak Bay High commemorating the team’s .

Originally installed in 2000 to mark the 75th anniversary of the Cougars’ historic championship, the plaque honours their legacy as the last team from British Columbia to win the Stanley Cup.

The Cougars secured their title at Patrick Arena, Victoria’s first major indoor hockey venue.

Located in Oak Bay, the 4,000-seat arena was a hub for early West Coast hockey and home to the Cougars during their championship run.

Tragically, the arena was destroyed by fire in 1929, but its legacy remains a significant part of Canadian hockey history.

Fans and history enthusiasts can visit the restored monument at 2121 Cadboro Bay Road.



Tony Trozzo

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