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The Winged Wheelers and the inspiration for the Detroit Red Wings logo. James Norris had been a member of the MAAA before becoming a millionaire and buying the Detroit NHL franchise born as the Cougars (transplanted from Victoria) and then the Falcons before becoming the Red Wings.
the montreal amateur athletic association wins the first stanley cup in 1893
http://proicehockey.about.com/od/history/a/red_wing_origin.htm