1921 Allan Cup

The CAHA had an agreement since 1918 which limited the location of the Allan Cup finals or semi-final games to Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg or Regina.

Sterling chose Winnipeg as the host location for the 1921 finals at an arena with an artificial ice surface.

[2] The Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association (MAHA) and the Brandon Wheat City Hockey Club wanted to have the games played at the rink in Brandon, Manitoba and contested that Sterling was incorrect to make the decision himself without consulting the CAHA executive.

They sought an injunction against Sterling to prevent the games from being played in Winnipeg, but were denied when the justice declined to interfere in CAHA business.

[4] The University of Toronto Varsity Blues defeated the Brandon Wheat City Hockey Club 8 goals to 3.