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First Rules Created
The first rules of hockey were created and published in the Montreal Gazette. -
First Stanley Cup Victors
The Winnepeg Victoria's are the first team ever to win the Stanley Cup! -
Hockey Goals
During this year the first ever hockey goal/net was introduced! -
Olympic Ice Hockey
During this year the first international hockey tournament was played during the summer olypmics. It would later be declared the first ever World Hockey Championship. -
NHL Hockey Comes to America!
The first NHL hockey game to be played in America was between the Boston Bruins and the Montreal Maroons. The Bruins won 2-1! -
Hockey Night in Canada
Hockey Night in Canada debuts on Television! -
Breaking Barriers
Willie O'ree is the first ever African-American player in the NHL! He played for the Boston Bruins. -
Do You Believe in Miracles!?
The United States defeats the USSR in the Olympic semi-final, adn then later beat Sweeden to win a gold medal. This is also known as "The Miracle on Ice."
