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History of the NHL

  • NHL was founded

    NHL was founded
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    HISORY OF THE NHL

  • First NHL exhibition games

    First NHL exhibition games
  • First broadcasted NHL game

    First broadcasted NHL game
  • New York Rangers become franchise

    New York Rangers become franchise
  • Detroit becomes the redwings

    Detroit becomes the redwings
  • NHL holds first all star game

    NHL holds first all star game
  • 1st televised hockey game in the U.S.

    1st televised hockey game in the U.S.
  • Hockey Hall of fame is approved

    Hockey Hall of fame is approved
  • leafs win 3rd strait stanley cup

    leafs win 3rd strait stanley cup
  • first televised all star game

    first televised all star game
  • Bobby Orr signs with Bruins

    Bobby Orr signs with Bruins
  • Buffalo and Vancover join the NHL

    Buffalo and Vancover join the NHL
  • Atlanta and islanders join the NHL

    Atlanta and islanders join the NHL
  • Wane Gretzky becomes the youngest player to reach 100 points

    Wane Gretzky becomes the youngest player to reach 100 points
  • Colorado moves to New Jersey

    Colorado moves to New Jersey
  • Lightening and Senators join the NHL

    Lightening and Senators join the NHL
  • NHL expands to 30 teams by 2000

    NHL expands to 30 teams by 2000