The Americans and Pirates became the second and third American - based teams in the NHL , following Adams ' Boston Bruins , who began play the previous season .
The Americans entered the league in the 1925 -- 26 season along with the Pittsburgh Pirates .
The Americans and Pittsburgh Pirates became the second and third American - based teams in the NHL , following Adams ' Boston Bruins , who began play the previous season .
The Americans entered the league in the 1925 -- 26 season along with the Pittsburgh Pirates .