1909 Goodall Cup

The 1909 Goodall Cup was the inaugural edition of the inter-state series between Victoria and New South Wales. It was won by the Victoria side.

Series results

 * August 31, 1909: New South Wales 2 - Victoria 1
 * September 3, 1909: Victoria 1 - New South Wales 0
 * September 4, 1909: Victoria 6 - New South Wales 1

1st match
"Last night at the Glaciarium, the game of hockey on the ice was added to the number of sports in which the spirit of interstate rivalry between Victoria and New South Wales will hold ample scope for development. As a game it fulfills every qualification demanded of sport - skill, nerve, courage, and the quickness of the hand and eye are its chief hallmarks, and further, all these qualities are harnessed and controlled as the skater flies over the ice at a speed of some 30 miles an hour. The visiting New South Wales team - L. Purnell, J. Cuthbertson, N. Docker (captain), M. Brown, J. Pike, and C. Lane - proved to be a brilliant very fast side. The Victorians, consisting of A. Reid (captain), H. Reid, D. Woods, L.H. Reid, K. Purbrick, and C. Haywood, on the other hand, were very light by comparison still had the advantage of a greater knowledge - in actual play and the science of the game. It was generally supposed that the New South Wales strength would be overcome by the Victorian skill; but from the first moment the visitors put their heads down, they soon carried the Victorians off their feet, with the scores at the interval being New South wales 1 goal to 0, hit by Docker, the New South Wales captain. Shortly after the resumption of play, Turnbull got a second goal for New South Wales, and Victoria was only able to reduce the tally by one goal before time was called. For the winners Lane (in goal), Cuthbertson, and Docker showed excellent form; for Victoria A. Reid stood out as best man and all the remaining members made capital play at one time or another - more often than not a bump from a big New South Welshman brought a fine run to sharp termination. The next game will be played on Friday evening, and a final match on Sunday."

-The Argus, Melbourne, September 1, 1909

Final match
"The final interstate match between ice hockey teams representing Victoria and New South Wales took place at the Glaciarium on Saturday night. Considerable interest was evinced in the contest, as this was the last of three encounters between the two teams, and, inasmuch as each side had a victory to its credit, it was to prove the final tussle for supremacy. There was a large concourse of spectators, who displayed keen interest in a very fast and in every way rattling good game. Victoria attacked and A. Reid, with a brilliant piece of work, scored the first goal. Keith Walker, coming up with a magnificent run, scored the second goal for the Victorians. After the resumption the Sydney men came up with a clash and play had not been in progress more than three minutes before a splendid run up by Docker, slowly followed by Cuthbertson, proved too much for the Victorian goal-keeper. A smart shot which Docker aimed into the net was just as smartly hit out, but on the return of the ball (puck) Cuthbertson adroitly put through. After this the visitors never had another look-in. Jackson put on three more goals for his side in quick succession, and just before the call of time, from a swing pass from Reid, Walker put on the sixth goal. The game then ended in the defeat of New South Wales by 6 goals to 1."

-The Argus, Melbourne, September 6, 1909