1911 Les Avants Ice Hockey Tournament

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The 1911 Les Avants Tournament was an international ice hockey tournament held in Les Avants, Switzerland from January 13–15, 1911. Five teams participated in the tournament, which was won by the Oxford Canadians.

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Les Avants is a village in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is located in the municipality of Montreux, in the east of the canton, in the district of Vevey. It lies 3.5 km (2.2 mi) north-east of the town of Montreux and 25 km (16 mi) east of Lausanne.

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Results

Final Table

Pl. GP W T L Goals Pts
1. Canadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg Oxford Canadians 4 4 0 0 58:1 8
2. Flag of the German Empire.svg Berliner Schlittschuhclub 4 3 0 1 18:14 6
3. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Prince's Ice Hockey Club 4 2 0 2 27:18 4
4. Flag of Switzerland.svg Club des Patineurs Lausanne 4 1 0 3 8:30 2
5. Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Fédération des Patineurs de Belgique 4 0 0 4 3:51 0

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