To fill their team the Pittsburgh Athletic Club lured players from Canada with promises of high-paid employment and small cash incentives, which was around $30 a week.
Four Pittsburgh-area teams competed in the season, in which all games were played at the Duquesne Gardens.
The Pittsburgh Victorias were added to the WPHL making it a four team league.
The team was made up of players from Ottawa, that were enticed to come to Pittsburgh.
The Victorias were able to add Stanley Cup winner Bruce Stuart to their team, giving the future Hall of Famer his start in professional hockey.