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Hundreds of Kids Get Treated to a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience by Senators
The City of Ottawa along with two other organizations hosted a week-long skating session for kids or a great cause. Read more about it here.
“Like Every Other Canadian Kid” : Despite Excelling in Hockey, Wayne Gretzky’s Father Once Pushed His Son to Learn Golf
Popular NHL player Wayne Gretzky discloses why his father made him learn how to play golf, at a young age, despite his hockey prowess.
“Send Him Home for the Rest of the Year”: Rangers’ Defenseman’s Shameful Act Gets Heavily Slammed by NHL World
New York Rangers K'Andre Miller spat on Drew Doughty of LA Kings during last nights game, and got himself a match penalty. Fans tore into him
“We Got in Line With All These Kids”: Wayne Gretzky Reminisced a Hilarious Visit to the Hall of Fame as a Regular Guest in 2016
Ice Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky recalled a hilarious incident when he went to the Hall of Fame as a regular person during an interview.
“What a Gust of Fresh Air!”: Blackhawks Winger Achieves Many ‘Firsts’ at 29, Throwing NHL Community Into Excitement
29-year-old David Gust had many 'first' in his NHL debut against the the San Jose Sharks. The NHL world couldn't help but praise him.
VIDEO: Calgary Flames Star Lands Violent Punches on Opponent in a Hectic Takedown
NHL game between Calgary Flames and Colorado Avalanche witnessed a fight between Kurtis MacDermid and Lucic, watch the video here
Watch: Bizarre Accident Results in Referee Taking Down Bruins Forward Brad Marchand
In a recent NHL game, Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand crashed into the referee and also received a counter for that too.
“Will Be Missed”: NHL Legend Gets Emotional During a Special Honor as Fans Pay Heartfelt Tributes
The San Jose Sharks recently paid a tribute to their NHL legend by retiring his jersey. Read on to know more about the occasion.
“I Could Watch This a Million Times!”: NHL World Can’t Believe What They’ve Seen After Bruins Goaltender’s Historic Feat
Any NHL fan would be shocked to hear a goalie score, which is exactly what happened in today's game. Read on to know more.
“I’d Do Anything”: Journey From the Ring to the Rink Could’ve Been a Blockbuster Route for WWE Superstar Cum NHL Fan
Xavier Woods might have tried his hands in many different sports. However, he is so fascinated by NHL that he would do anything to be a part of it.
“He F***ing Undressed Our Line”: Creating a Fear of Playing at National Level, Connor McDavid Retired an Opponent With Bold Game
Connor McDavid gave Biz Nasty a run, not only for his money, but his entire career. After one face-off with him, Biz realized he was not cut out for NHL.
950-Pound and Nine Feet Two Tall Wayne Gretzky Statue Was Once Moved Away From Its Iconic Place After Nearly Three Decades
Just a few years ago, a bronze statue of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky was moved from its old place to a whole new sidewalk. What ensued was an unforeseen circumstance.
About NHL
What is NHL?
32 clubs, 25 from the United States and 7 from Canada, make up the National Hockey League, a professional ice hockey league in North America. It is one of the four main professional sports leagues in the US and Canada.
Since 1917 the NHL has existed as more than a hockey league. The National Hockey League has attracted over 32 teams representing more than 20 nations that compete yearly for the prestigious Stanley Cup. Millions of fans watch National Hockey League games year after year while they either sit in arenas or watch it on television, radio broadcasts or stream online. The NHL reaches an enormous market through social media platforms where it extends beyond 191 million followers and receives visits from 100
million people on NHL.com.
The league broadcasts games across over 260 countries while ESPN, WBD Sports, and NHL Network handle broadcasts in the United States, and Prime Video, Sportsnet, and TVA Sports handle broadcasts in Canada.
Beyond being a sports league the NHL exists to unite individuals from different backgrounds through its activities. Each community in the NHL includes exciting ice team action alongside endearing
player profiles and broad athletic inclusion initiatives.
Hockey remains top-tier as an electrifying sport because
the NHL continues its evolution through exciting games with new ways to include more fans.
Rules and Regulations
At the start of a game, when the puck is dropped by an official, the two teams square off. An NHL game typically has 11 players: six skaters on the ice and five substitutes on the bench. No matter what happens, the goaltender will never leave his net. NHL games consist of three periods, each lasting over 20 minutes. In the playoffs, the time between periods becomes longer as teams wait for the first goal.
History of NHL
The NHL has come a long way since starting operations in Montréal Canada in 1917. Thirty-two professional hockey teams now maintain operations throughout North America after the league started
with only a four-team lineup. The establishment of the Boston Bruins in 1924 introduced the first U.S. team to the National Hockey League and it signified the start of NHL expansion into American territory.
When 1926 arrived the NHL acquired complete ownership of the Stanley Cup that continues to serve as the highest honor in professional hockey. From 1942 to 1967 all NHL teams came from the Original Six
consisting of Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montréal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Toronto Maple Leafs. People consider that time to be the best and most famous era in hockey history. Through time the National Hockey League continued to add more teams to its roster.
The league expanded its size by two times in 1967 when it added six new teams before it reached 21 teams by the end of the 1970s. In the 1990s the San Jose Sharks joined the league and alongside other teams boosted the NHL to its current total of thirty franchises by 2000. During the early 2000s, the NHL actively expanded its international profile through games that took place in Japan Germany, and Sweden.
In 2003 the NHL started its regular-season outdoor matches when Edmonton hosted the inaugural outdoor game. The outdoor game idea prospered into what became the celebrated Winter Classic in
2008 and numerous additional outdoor games were played in various famous worldwide stadiums.
Through exciting ice sports performances along with diversity
improvement projects and the Player Inclusion Coalition program, the NHL exists as the central organization of elite hockey. Season after season the league develops fresh methods to engage its fans while transforming its game and recognizing the outstanding athletic skills found in hockey.
NHL Conferences and Divisions
1. Eastern Conference
Atlantic Division
• Boston Bruins
• Buffalo Sabres
• Detroit Red Wings
• Florida Panthers
• Montreal Canadiens
• Ottawa Senators
• Tampa Bay Lightning
• Toronto Maple Leafs
Metropolitan Division
• Carolina Hurricanes
• Columbus Blue Jackets
• Philadelphia Flyers
• Pittsburgh Penguins
• New Jersey Devils
• New York Islanders
• New York Rangers
• Washington Capitals
2. Western Conference
Central Division
• Chicago Blackhawks
• Colorado Avalanche
• Dallas Stars
• Minnesota Wild
• Nashville Predators
• St. Louis Blues
• Winnipeg Jets
Pacific Division
• Anaheim Ducks
• Arizona Coyotes
• Calgary Flames
• Edmonton Oilers
• Los Angeles Kings
• San Jose Sharks
• Vancouver Canucks
• Vegas Golden Knights
