| Sport | Ice hockey |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1896 |
| First season | 1896 |
| Ceased | 1909 |
| No. of teams | 3–4 |
| Country |  United States |
| Headquarters | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Venue(s) | Schenley Park Casino (1896) Duquesne Garden (1899–1909) |
| Last champion(s) | Duquesne Athletic Club |
| Most titles | Pittsburgh Athletic Club (3) |
The Western Pennsylvania Hockey League (WPHL) was an originally amateur and later professional ice hockey league founded in 1896 and existing through 1909. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the league became the pre-eminent ice hockey league in the United States.[1] It was the first league to openly hire and trade players.
- ^ Mason pg. 28