History of the National Hockey League - Wikipedia
The Great Depression and World War II reduced the league to six teams, later known as the " Original Six ", by 1942. Maurice Richard became the first player to score 50 goals in a season in 1944–45, and ten years later, Richard was suspended …
A Brief History of the NHL - NHL.com
The first NHL games were played on December 19, 1917. The NHL expanded to the United States for the first time, with the Boston Bruins making their League debut in 1925-26. The Chicago...
National Hockey League - Wikipedia
The National Hockey League (NHL; French: Ligue nationale de hockey [liɡ nɑsjɔnal də ɔkɛ], LNH) is a professional ice hockey league in North America consisting of 32 teams – 25 in the United States and 7 in Canada.
NHL Stats, History, Scores, Standings, Playoffs, Schedule
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National Hockey League (NHL) | History, Teams, & Facts
5 天之前 · National Hockey League (NHL), organization of professional ice hockey teams in North America, formed in 1917 by four Canadian teams, to which the first U.S. team, the Boston Bruins, was added in 1924.
NHL Records - NHL.com
NHL History. 1917 National Hockey League organized November 26 in Montréal following suspension of operations by the National Hockey Association of Canada Limited (NHA). Montréal Canadiens,...
The Birth of the NHL: Tracing the League’s Origins and Growth
In this article, we delve into the fascinating history of the National Hockey League (NHL), exploring its origins and tracing its remarkable journey of growth. From its humble beginnings in 1917 to becoming one of the most popular professional sports leagues in North America, we uncover the key milestones and influential figures that have ...
Ice hockey - NHL, Teams, Rules | Britannica - Encyclopedia Britannica
2024年9月9日 · In 1967 the NHL undertook one of the greatest expansions in professional sports history when it doubled in size to 12 teams. A new 12-team league, the World Hockey Association (WHA), was formed in 1972, and the ensuing rivalry caused an escalation in players’ salaries.
As the NHL celebrates 100 years, look back at NHL history by …
2017年12月19日 · As the NHL celebrates its 100th anniversary, look back at a century of NHL history by the numbers: 1 — Montreal Wanderers defenseman Dave Ritchie scores the first goal in NHL history. He goes on...
A (Brief) History of the League - NHL.com
The National Hockey League was organized on November 26, 1917, in Montréal following the suspension of operations by the National Hockey Association of Canada Limited (NHA). The Montréal...