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Brief HISTORY of the NHL

By SaraBreeze

  • National Hockey League Founded

    National Hockey League Founded

  • First GOAL!

    First GOAL!
    Ritchie scored the first point, played for the Montreal Wanderers.

  • Canceled Cup Finals

    Canceled Cup Finals
    The Cup Finals were canceled due to Influenza epidemic. It was the only time in the history of the Stanley Cup that it was not awarded.

  • First back-to-back Cup champions

    First back-to-back Cup champions
    Ottawa was the fisrt team to win the Cup back -to-back years.

  • First Tie

    First Tie
    Toronto and Ottawa settle for the 1st tie

  • Last 7 on 7 Game

    Last 7 on 7 Game
    Game changes how many players are on the ice for each team.

  • AMERICA teams in the Final

    AMERICA teams in the Final
    1st final between two U.S. based teams. Canada has always has at least one team in the final until now.

  • Goalie Masks

    Goalie Masks
    Benedict was the 1st to wear a healmet during the game.

  • Offsides

    Offsides
    NHL introduces the offsides rule

  • Penalty Shot

    Penalty Shot
    NHL institues the penalty shot

  • Seven Series

    Seven Series
    Finals go to best-of-seven series

  • Hockey Televised

    Hockey Televised
    1st televised hockey game in U.S.

  • Hall of Fame

    Hall of Fame
    Hockey Hall of Fame approved. (located in Canada)

  • ZAMBONI

    ZAMBONI
    Zamboni makes its NHL debut

  • Now Open

    Now Open
    Hockey Hall of Fame Opens

  • Gretzky

    Gretzky
    Gretzky is the youngest player to score 100-points

  • 20 Teams

    20 Teams
    NHL expands to 30 teams by 2000