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Former NHL Franchise
TORONTO ST. PATRICKS
1919–1927Toronto, ON
Renamed from the Toronto Arenas. Conn Smythe purchased the team in 1927 and renamed it the Toronto Maple Leafs.
What this team became
Today this franchise is the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Toronto St. Patricks's full history — including all wins, losses, and records — carries forward to the current franchise.
FRANCHISE LINEAGE
Founded as the Toronto Arenas in 1917, renamed the Toronto St. Patricks in 1919, and renamed the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1927 by new owner Conn Smythe. Stanley Cup champions in 1918, 1922, 1932, 1942, 1945, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1951, 1962, 1963, 1967.
Toronto Arenas1917–1919 · Toronto, ON
Toronto St. Patricks1919–1927 · Toronto, ON
Toronto Maple LeafsCURRENT1927–present · Toronto, ON