A Brief History of the NHL

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  • NHL is Established

    NHL is Established
    The early NHL period was mired in controversy. The NHL started as an offshoot of the NHA (National Hockey League) when it suspended operations in 1917. The original teams consisted of the Montréal Canadians, Montréal Wanderers, Quebec Bulldogs, Ottawa Senators, and Toronto Arenas. The object in the photo is the commemorative plaque dedicated in 2017 to the foundation of the NHL at the Windsor Hotel in Ontario Canada.
    https://inplaymagazine.com/plaque-windsor-nhl-100th/
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    Early NHL

  • First Radio Broadcast of NHL Match

    First Radio Broadcast of NHL Match
    The Image is from the Toronto Star Radio Page, dated February 9th, 1923. This article was written to commemorate the first radio broadcast of hockey. This was a significant step in hockey and the NHL's journey to becoming a force in North American popular culture. The first broadcast was given by Norman Albert. Although he didn't receive recognition for his groundbreaking broadcast until roughly 1970. Instead, for the first 50 years after the first broadcast... http://ericzweig.com/2023/02/

  • First Televised NHL Match

    First Televised NHL Match
    This picture depicts a clash between players of the New York Rangers and the Montreal Canadiens during the first-ever televised NHL match. The historic match took place at Madison Square Garden in New York. This broadcast came just one year after other sports first T.V. broadcasts such as the MLB, NFL, and collegiate football. This picture... https://corporate.comcast.com/news-information/news-feed/nbc-sports-group-celebrates-storied-legacy-of-nhl-coverage-as-nhl-centennial-begins-in-2017

  • Hall of Fame established

  • First Black Player Suits Up for Match

    First Black Player Suits Up for Match
    Willie O'Ree was the first player in NHL history to break the color barrier. This was a monumental step in making hockey and the NHL a sport for everyone to enjoy and spectate. What sets O'Ree apart from others in the league is not his skin color but instead the worth of his character. Despite dealing with unprecedented levels of racism and discrimination he did not let this detract from his goal of making it to the league.
    What I find especially notable about the character of O'Ree...

  • Hockey For Everyone Founded