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The first rules of hockey were created and published in the Montreal Gazette.
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The Winnepeg Victoria's are the first team ever to win the Stanley Cup!
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During this year the first ever hockey goal/net was introduced!
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During this year the first international hockey tournament was played during the summer olypmics. It would later be declared the first ever World Hockey Championship.
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The first NHL hockey game to be played in America was between the Boston Bruins and the Montreal Maroons. The Bruins won 2-1!
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Hockey Night in Canada debuts on Television!
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Willie O'ree is the first ever African-American player in the NHL! He played for the Boston Bruins.
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The United States defeats the USSR in the Olympic semi-final, adn then later beat Sweeden to win a gold medal. This is also known as "The Miracle on Ice."
