Ottawa Senators (disambiguation) facts for kids
The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team. They play in the National Hockey League (NHL). This team started playing in 1992.
The name "Ottawa Senators" can also mean other things. It has been used for different sports teams and even for a part of the Canadian government. Let's explore what else "Ottawa Senators" might refer to.
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The Original Ottawa Hockey Club
Before the current NHL team, there was a very famous hockey team called the Ottawa Hockey Club. This team started way back in 1883. They were known as the "Ottawa Senators" for a long time. They even played in the NHL until 1934. This original team was very successful and won many championships, including the Stanley Cup several times!
Senior Hockey Teams
After the original NHL team, another senior-level team continued to play. This team was amateur or semi-professional. They even won a big trophy called the Allan Cup in 1949. This shows how much hockey history there is in Ottawa!
Other Hockey Teams
The name "Ottawa Senators" has been used by other hockey teams too:
- Ottawa Senators (CWHL) - This is a team that plays in the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL).
- Ottawa Jr. Senators - This is a junior-level team. It means the players are younger, often still developing their skills. This team was founded in 1980.
- Ottawa Senators (FHL) - This was a professional team that played for one season in 1908–09.
Ottawa Senators in Other Sports
The name "Ottawa Senators" wasn't just for hockey!
- Ottawa Senators (baseball) - There was also a minor league baseball team called the Ottawa Senators. They played at different times between 1912 and 1949.
- Ottawa Rough Riders - This was a Canadian football team. For a few years, between 1925 and 1930, they also used the name "Ottawa Senators."
The Canadian Senate
Since Ottawa is the capital city of Canada, the name "Senators" can also refer to people in the government.
- Canadian Senate - This is a very important part of Canada's government. It's like an "upper house" of the Parliament of Canada. The people who work there are called Senators. They help make laws for the country.
