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“It Would Devastate Him”: Wayne Gretzky Once Admitted to Hiding a Major Life Decision From His Father Walter
The Great One, Wayne Gretzky once revealed his retirement plans to only a few and why he kept the decision from his father. Read here.
“The Ironic Thing About It Was…”: Despite Life Suspension, Wayne Gretzky’s Generous Act Once Proved Why He Is the True GOAT
NHL legend, Wayne Gretzky opens up about his former hockey suspension and also discloses his efforts to grow the sport in his country. Read here.
“You’re a Young Man, You Need to Do Something”: Wayne Gretzky Revealed 100-Year-Old Mother-in-Law’s Stern Advice Behind Appearance on NBA-Inspired NHL Show in 2021
The legendary, Wayne Gretzky was advised by her mother-in-law to get a job after his retirement from the Ice Hockey. Guess how he went about it?
“I Didn’t Appreciate Golf”: With Dustin Johnson by Her Side, Wayne Gretzky’s Daughter Opened Up on Her Sporting Interests in 2014
Wayne Gretzky's daughter opens up about how she didn't like golf in her days and eventually got married to a golf player.
“He’s Wayne Gretzky on the Football Field” : NFL Star Following in the Footsteps of Hockey Legend Wayne Gretzky
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“My Dilemma Is Like…”: Wayne Gretzky’s Daughter Paulina Gretzky Once Opened Up on Having More Kids With Dustin Johnson
Sara Gretzky invited her sister-in-law Paulina Gretzky to her podcast 'Netchicks' where she opened up about wanting more kids with Dustin.
Unearthed Video Shows Wayne Gretzky, Pelé, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Björn Borg in an Intriguing 100M Sprint Battle
Extraordinary footage showing hockey legend Wayne Gretzky compete with Björn Borg, Pelé and Sugar Ray Leonard finally disclosed.
“We’ve Never Been Apart Since”: LA Lakers NBA Game Glued Wayne Gretzky’s Relationship With Janet Jones in 1987
Wayne Gretzky and Janet Jones met at a Lakers game and it was the start of a 35-year long relationship that's still going strong.
“Let’s Go Surprise Some Kids”: Connor McDavid Makes the Day of Young Fans With a Massive Gift Ahead of Christmas
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid visits Kids With Cancer Society and presents them a massive gift just before Christmas
“You’re Really Shook Up”: Wayne Gretzky Kept His Wife’s Promise During His Emotional All-Star Farewell Game in 1999
Wayne Gretzky's wife was left shaken during his farewell game at NHL All-Star in Tampa Bay, and yet she made this witty comment.
“That’s Been Very Solid”: Wayne Gretzky Once Revealed How Father Taking His Cheque Proved To Be the Best Investment
Wayne Gretzky reveals this advice by his dad at a young age changed his outlook towards financial saving and made him more conservative
“Gonna Faint Right Here” : As Alexander Ovechkin Achieves a Major Milestone and Nears Wayne Gretzky’s Record, Fans Can’t Control Their Emotions
Fans give an epic reaction as hockey champion Alexander Ovechkin achieves a major record and moves a step closer to breaking Wayne's record.
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
