NPHL begins play 66 years ago today [Dec. 16, 1953]

Chris Clegg
NPHL.com Writer

Dec. 16, 1953: The NPHL opens its first season of play as the Peace River Stampeders lose to the Fairview Elks 2-0. Joe Hemstock records the shutout. Meanwhile, the hometown McLennan Red Wings blank the Falher Pirates 4-0.