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| − | [[file:National Hockey League.png | + | [[file:National Hockey League.png|750px|right|National Hockey League (NHL)|link=File:National_Hockey_League.png]] The National Hockey League (NHL; French: Ligue Nationale de Hockey—LNH) is a professional ice hockey league in North America, currently comprising 40 teams: 33 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The NHL is considered to be the premier professional ice hockey league in the world, and one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, is awarded annually to the league playoff champion at the end of each season. |
The National Hockey League was organized on November 26th, 1917, at the Windsor Hotel in Montreal after the suspension of operations of its predecessor organization, the National Hockey Association (NHA), which had been founded in 1909 in Renfrew, Ontario. The NHL immediately took the NHA's place as one of the leagues that contested for the Stanley Cup in an annual interleague competition before a series of league mergers and foldings left the NHL as the only league left competing for the Stanley Cup in 1926. | The National Hockey League was organized on November 26th, 1917, at the Windsor Hotel in Montreal after the suspension of operations of its predecessor organization, the National Hockey Association (NHA), which had been founded in 1909 in Renfrew, Ontario. The NHL immediately took the NHA's place as one of the leagues that contested for the Stanley Cup in an annual interleague competition before a series of league mergers and foldings left the NHL as the only league left competing for the Stanley Cup in 1926. | ||
| − | At its inception, the NHL had four teams — all in Canada, thus the adjective "National" in the league's name. The league expanded to the United States in 1924, when the Boston Bruins joined, and has since consisted of American and Canadian teams. From 1942 to 1967, the league had only six teams, collectively (if not contemporaneously) nicknamed the "Original Six". The NHL added six new teams to double its size at the 1967 NHL expansion. The league then increased to 18 teams by 1974 and 24 teams in 1979. Between | + | At its inception, the NHL had four teams — all in Canada, thus the adjective "National" in the league's name. The league expanded to the United States in 1924, when the Boston Bruins joined, and has since consisted of American and Canadian teams. From 1942 to 1967, the league had only six teams, collectively (if not contemporaneously) nicknamed the "Original Six". The NHL added six new teams to double its size at the 1967 NHL expansion. The league then increased to 18 teams by 1974 and 24 teams in 1979. Between 1982 and 2000, the NHL further expanded to 38 teams. It added its 39th team in 2017, and 40th team in 2021. |
The league's headquarters have been in New York City since 1989 when the head office moved there from Montreal. | The league's headquarters have been in New York City since 1989 when the head office moved there from Montreal. | ||
| − | After a | + | After a labor-management dispute that led to the cancellation of the entire 2004 - 05 season, the league resumed play in 2005 - 06 under a new collective agreement that included a salary cap. In 2009, the NHL enjoyed record highs in terms of sponsorships, attendance, and television audiences. |
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) considers the Stanley Cup to be one of the "most important championships available to the sport". The NHL draws many highly skilled players from all over the world and currently has players from approximately 20 countries. Canadians have historically constituted the majority of the players in the league, with an increasing percentage of American and European players in recent seasons. | The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) considers the Stanley Cup to be one of the "most important championships available to the sport". The NHL draws many highly skilled players from all over the world and currently has players from approximately 20 countries. Canadians have historically constituted the majority of the players in the league, with an increasing percentage of American and European players in recent seasons. | ||
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Detroit_Red_Wings.png|Detroit Red Wings | Detroit_Red_Wings.png|Detroit Red Wings | ||
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| − | === <span style="color:#108ac8"> | + | === <span style="color:#108ac8">Northeast Division</span> === |
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Dallas_Stars.png|Dallas Stars | Dallas_Stars.png|Dallas Stars | ||
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Keystone_Combines.png|Keystone Combines | Keystone_Combines.png|Keystone Combines | ||
Minnesota_Wild.png|Minnesota Wild | Minnesota_Wild.png|Minnesota Wild | ||
Nashville_Predators.png|Nashville Predators | Nashville_Predators.png|Nashville Predators | ||
St._Louis_Blues.png|St. Louis Blues | St._Louis_Blues.png|St. Louis Blues | ||
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Edmonton_Oilers.png|Edmonton Oilers | Edmonton_Oilers.png|Edmonton Oilers | ||
Los_Angeles_Kings.png|Los Angeles Kings | Los_Angeles_Kings.png|Los Angeles Kings | ||
San_Jose_Sharks.png|San Jose Sharks | San_Jose_Sharks.png|San Jose Sharks | ||
| − | Seattle | + | Seattle Kraken.png|Seattle Kraken |
| + | Utah_HC.png|Utah HC | ||
Vancouver_Canucks.png|Vancouver Canucks | Vancouver_Canucks.png|Vancouver Canucks | ||
Vegas_Golden_Knights.png|Vegas Golden Knights | Vegas_Golden_Knights.png|Vegas Golden Knights | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:23, 28 October 2024
The National Hockey League (NHL; French: Ligue Nationale de Hockey—LNH) is a professional ice hockey league in North America, currently comprising 40 teams: 33 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The NHL is considered to be the premier professional ice hockey league in the world, and one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, is awarded annually to the league playoff champion at the end of each season.
The National Hockey League was organized on November 26th, 1917, at the Windsor Hotel in Montreal after the suspension of operations of its predecessor organization, the National Hockey Association (NHA), which had been founded in 1909 in Renfrew, Ontario. The NHL immediately took the NHA's place as one of the leagues that contested for the Stanley Cup in an annual interleague competition before a series of league mergers and foldings left the NHL as the only league left competing for the Stanley Cup in 1926.
At its inception, the NHL had four teams — all in Canada, thus the adjective "National" in the league's name. The league expanded to the United States in 1924, when the Boston Bruins joined, and has since consisted of American and Canadian teams. From 1942 to 1967, the league had only six teams, collectively (if not contemporaneously) nicknamed the "Original Six". The NHL added six new teams to double its size at the 1967 NHL expansion. The league then increased to 18 teams by 1974 and 24 teams in 1979. Between 1982 and 2000, the NHL further expanded to 38 teams. It added its 39th team in 2017, and 40th team in 2021.
The league's headquarters have been in New York City since 1989 when the head office moved there from Montreal.
After a labor-management dispute that led to the cancellation of the entire 2004 - 05 season, the league resumed play in 2005 - 06 under a new collective agreement that included a salary cap. In 2009, the NHL enjoyed record highs in terms of sponsorships, attendance, and television audiences.
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) considers the Stanley Cup to be one of the "most important championships available to the sport". The NHL draws many highly skilled players from all over the world and currently has players from approximately 20 countries. Canadians have historically constituted the majority of the players in the league, with an increasing percentage of American and European players in recent seasons.
Contents
Eastern Conference
Atlantic Division
Boston Bruins
Buffalo Sabres
Columbus Blue Jackets
Detroit Red Wings
Midway Wolverines
Montreal Canadiens
Ottawa Senators
Philadelphia Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins
Toronto Maple Leafs
Northeast Division
Blüdhaven Americans
Carolina Hurricanes
Florida Panthers
Gotham City Blades
Metropolis Mammoths
New Jersey Devils
New York Islanders
New York Rangers
Tampa Bay Lightning
Washington Capitals
Western Conference
Central Division
Chicago Blackhawks
Colorado Avalanche
Dallas Stars
Hub City Tigers
Keystone Combines
Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators
St. Louis Blues
St. Roch Voodoo
Winnipeg Jets
Pacific Division
Anaheim Ducks
Calgary Flames
Coast City Aviators
Edmonton Oilers
Los Angeles Kings
San Jose Sharks
Seattle Kraken
Utah HC
Vancouver Canucks
Vegas Golden Knights
