1913 Goodall Cup

The 1913 Goodall Cup was the fifth edition of the inter-state series between Victoria and New South Wales. It was won by Victoria, who claimed the championship for the third time in total, and the first since 1910.

Due to the onset of World War I, the next edition of the Goodall Cup would not be contested until 1921

Series results

 * August 13, 1913: Victoria 6 - New South Wales 2
 * August 15, 1913: Victoria 5 - New South Wales 1
 * August 20, 1913: Victoria 7 - New South Wales 4

1st match
"The first of three interstate matches, Victoria v New South Wales at ice hockey, was played at the Glaciarium yesterday evening in the presence of a large and enthusiastic crowd. The teams were - Victoria - K Curwen Walker, Leslie Reid, R Macgillicuddy, A Reid, C Watt, and J Blair. New South Wales, J Kendall, C Deacon, A J Knowles, F Row, C Smith, and L Turnbull. The game was a brilliant one, the play on both sides being magnificent. At half-time the scores were 2 goals each, but in the second half the Victorians, playing with excellent combination, added 4 goals to nil, and won by 6 goals to 2. The goal-hitters were K Curwen Walker, R Macgillicuddy, and Leslie Reid two each for Victoria; and J Kendall (two) for New South Wales. The second game will be played on Friday evening."

-The Argus, Melbourne, August 14, 1913

2nd match
""By winning last night the second match of the series of three at the Glaciarium, Victoria wrested the Goodall Cup for the year from New South Wales for ice hockey. There was a fair attendance of spectators. The teams were - Victoria A L Reid, Leslie Reid, C Watt, R Macgillicuddy, J Blair, and K Walker (captain). New South Wales - L Turnbull, A J Knowles, C Smith, F Rowe, Deacon and J Kendall (captain). The game was strenuously contested, the visiting team making a determined but unsuccessful attempt to score a win. L Watt was the goal-keeper for the home team, and Deacon protected the net for New South Wales. In the first half two goals were secured for Victoria, against one for the Sydney players. The subsequent half ended with the scores as follows - Victoria - 5 goals; New South Wales - 1 goal. Those who secured goals were - Victoria - K Walker 2, L Reid 2, and R Macgillicuddy; while J Kendall scored the only goal for his team."

-The Argus, Melbourne, August 16, 1913