It was founded on Nov. 26, 1917; its first president was Frank Calder, later of Cup fame
Calder later scrutinized a number of franchise applications and... [DOC] [TLE] Frank Calder - Revolvy [PAR] Frank Sellick Calder (November 17, 1877  February 4, 1943) was an ice ... 
Calder was elected president of the new league which was officially established 
on November 26, 1917.