| abstract | - In the early 1920’s, working class women sought increased control over the administration and organizational aspects of the sports they played, including hockey. On December 16, 1922, a meeting was held to announce the Ladies Ontario Hockey Associaton was formed. The organization was structured similarly to the Ontario Women’s Softball Association in which women would run the organization but men served in an advisory capacity. During the December 16 meeting, Frank McEwen, president of the Toronto Hockey League, presided over the meeting. Members from ladies clubs in London, Ontario and St. Thomas, Ontario were present. There was a total of 20 teams in attendance. A letter from the Ottawa Alerts ladies club was presented, indicating their interest to join.
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