Did you know the first organized hockey league was for and by black people? Yes Canada’s first organized hockey league was The Coloured Hockey League formed by original teams like Africville Sea-Slides, The Halifax Eurekas, The Dartmouth Jubilees, and The Halifax Stanley. It was formed in 1895-1930, pre-dating the formation of the NHL by more than 20 years. It has been kept a secret for century and some change. CRAZY!