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Early Ice Hockey
Ice hockey is said to be derived from field stick and ball sports that originated in the United Kingdom . But the modern game of ice hockey was invented in Canada! -
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Montreal Canadiens
In 1904, the Montreal Canadiens played their first game, in the new league called the National Hockey Association. -
New Teams Join the League
The New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks, and Detroit Cougars, later changed to the Red Wings, join the NHL. There are now 6 teams in the league known as "The Original 6" -
First Million Dollar Player
Bobby Hull becomes the first million dollar players as he signs a 10 year 2.75 million dollar deal with the Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association. -
The Miracle on Ice
The USA National team defeated the USSR in the semifinal and Finland in the Final to win Olympic Gold. -
31 Teams and Counting
NHL Commisoiner Gary Bettman announces that Las Vegas will be getting an NHL team, expanding the league to 31 teams. In 2020, Seattle will be getting a team, making 32 teams.