Ottawa Senators (senior hockey)

The Ottawa Senators senior hockey team refers to a specific lineage of amateur and semi-professional hockey clubs that have existed in Ottawa, Ontario, distinct from the better-known National Hockey League (NHL) franchise of the same name. The "senior" designation in Canadian hockey traditionally signifies amateur or semi-professional teams composed of older, often former professional, players.

Throughout the 20th century, various Ottawa Senators teams competed at the senior level, often playing in leagues such as the Ottawa City Hockey League or the Quebec Senior Hockey League. These teams served as a bridge between junior hockey and professional leagues, or as a place for ex-professionals to continue playing competitively. They were a vital part of the local hockey scene, providing entertainment and an opportunity for local talent to develop and showcase their skills.

It is important to distinguish these senior teams from the original Ottawa Senators, who were a dominant force in the early years of professional hockey, winning multiple Stanley Cups before relocating to St. Louis in 1934. The senior teams represented a continuation of hockey tradition in Ottawa after the departure of the NHL team, operating within the amateur and semi-professional hockey frameworks of the time.

Specific teams, leagues, and accomplishments within the history of the Ottawa Senators senior hockey teams can vary and may require further research to fully document. The historical records of these teams are often found in local newspapers, hockey archives, and historical societies.