This idea was known as assimilation.
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Formation and Early History of the NHL (1917–41) The National Hockey League (NHL) was established in Montréal, Québec, on 26 November 1917. ... The Ottawa Senators dominated the 1920s, with six league titles and four Stanley Cup victories; however, the team folded in 1934.