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History of Hockey

By mackbalogh

  • Early Ice Hockey

    Early Ice Hockey
    Ice hockey is said to be derived from field stick and ball sports that originated in the United Kingdom . But the modern game of ice hockey was invented in Canada!

  • Rules Are Introduced

    Rules Are Introduced
    The first rules were introduced by the Montreal Gazette.

  • Montreal Canadiens

    Montreal Canadiens
    In 1904, the Montreal Canadiens played their first game, in the new league called the National Hockey Association.

  • New Teams Join the League

    New Teams Join the League
    The New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks, and Detroit Cougars, later changed to the Red Wings, join the NHL. There are now 6 teams in the league known as "The Original 6"

  • First Million Dollar Player

    First Million Dollar Player
    Bobby Hull becomes the first million dollar players as he signs a 10 year 2.75 million dollar deal with the Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association.

  • The Miracle on Ice

    The Miracle on Ice
    The USA National team defeated the USSR in the semifinal and Finland in the Final to win Olympic Gold.

  • 31 Teams and Counting

    31 Teams and Counting
    NHL Commisoiner Gary Bettman announces that Las Vegas will be getting an NHL team, expanding the league to 31 teams. In 2020, Seattle will be getting a team, making 32 teams.