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Ice Hockey History
In early 1800s, ice hockey was developed by British soldiers and immigrants as a variant of the Nordic and Germanic field hockey. By the 1900s, official matches within North America and Europe were held and soon after professional teams were formed.
2,600 Questions
Who has the best wrist shot in the history of the NHL?
This record was set in 2011 by Zdeno Chara with 105.9 MPH slapshot recorded in the Hardest Shot competition held in the NHL All-Star games! He has set the record the past 4 years with 105.9, 105.4, 103.1, and 100.4 MPH shots!
Who won the NHL Conn Smythe Trophy in the 2004 playoffs?
The winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy for the 2004 playoffs was Brad Richards, center for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
When was the first World Cup was win?
Uruguay won the first men's world cup in 1930, beating Argentina 3-2 in the final
America won the first women's world cup in 1991, beating Norway 2-1
What is the middle line called on a hockey rink?
The center line in a regulation NHL rink is colored Red. Virtually all youth, Junior, College, Pro and Adult league teams follow the same color scheme.
How many NHL overtime playoff games have finished 1-0?
Thousands of games have ended in such a score, even in the last year or two. Since the game was created, probably millions.
What is it called when a player scores 4 goals in one game?
A "Texas Hat-Trick" or Double-Brace. Mostly known as a "haul" eg "4 goal haul". In Australia we don't really use the first two.
How many Hispanics play in the NHL?
If you consider John Tavares latin (Portuguese Parents), there are four Hispanic NHL players. Scott Gomez born in Alaska of Mexican Father-Colombian Mother, Raffi Torres born in Canada of Peruvian parents, Al Montoya, netminder of Cuban descent, and Manny Fernandez netminder of Mexican descent.
Don't forget Bill Guerin (left wing, now playing with the New York Islanders). His mother is from Nicaragua. He is very proud of his Hispanics roots.
Was there an NHL hockey player with initials NHL?
Mike Foligno
Marc-André Fleury
Mario Faubert
Mike Fedorko
Manny Fernandez
Mark Ferner
Mike Fidler
Milan Figala
Marcel Fillion
Mike Fisher
Mark Fistric
Mike Forbes
Mike Ford
Marc Fortier
Maxime Fortunus
Mike Fountain
Matt Foy
Mark Fraser
Mark Freer
Michael Frolik
Michael Funk
Mark Fusco
Who are the thirteen black hockey players in the NHL?
Donald Brashear
Dustin Byfuglien
Nigel Dawes
Robbie Earl
Mike Grier
Jarome Iginla
Evander Kane
Georges Laraque
Jamal Mayers
Greg Mauldin
Kenndal McArdle
Kyle Okposo
Wayne Simmonds
Anthony Stewart
Chris Stewart
Joel Ward
Shawn Belle
Francis Bouillon
Trevor Daley
Mark Fraser
Derek Joslin
Johnny Oduya
Theo Peckham
Bryce Salvador
P. K. Subban
Maxime Fortunus
Chris Beckford
Ray Emery
What is a red wing as in Detroit Red Wings?
In 1933 , the Detroit Falcons were bought by James Norris. Norris had been a member of the Montreal AAA club way back in the early years of the 20th century. They were also known as the Winged Wheelers and sported a winged wheel on their sweaters. Norris adopted the winged wheel emblem, the red colours and changed the name of the team to the Red Wings.
Who won the Stanley Cup in 1959?
the Montreal Canadiens won it in a sweep of the newly-formed St.Louis Blues
What kind of hockey equipment did they use when hockey first started?
When the game of hockey was originally invented/played, the players used a rubber cube, then replaced by a spherical shaped ball by Teddington HC in its early creation of the modern game of Field Hockey.
Who won the Lady Byng Trophy in 1960?
In 1960 the men's Wimbledon singles champion was Neale Fraser. The women's Wimbledon singles champion was Maria Bueno.
Most goals scored by a team in an NHL game?
There have been two occasions in NHL history when the two opponents have combined for 21 goals. In 1920, Montreal beat Toronto 14-7 and in 1985, Edmonton beat Chicago 12-9. The most goals scored by a single team in a game was also in 1920 when Montreal beat Quebec 16-3.
How did the Montreal Canadiens get their name?
Since the Colonial age the Quebecois have referred to themselves as "les habitants" (Fr. the inhabitants). When the NHL was first formed the Montreal Canadiens were intentionally a predominantly French Canadian team, whereas English speaking Montrealers had their own team, the Montreal Maroons. As a result, it was natural to call les Canadiens by the nickname of the people they represented. (Habs is the short form.)
Why is Wayne Gretzky important to Canada?
He is the best hockey player in the world, and if you havnt realized this yet, hockey is Canada's game.
How much has Hockey changed since it was invented?
Not much.
Although recently, offside rules about crossing the red line in the neutral zone have changed. Offside is only called for violations over the blue lines on either side of the neutral zone.
Equipment has obviously changed as well. It was not mandatory to wear helmets in the NHL until the 1979-80 season for players entering the league. Veteran players could continue to go bareheaded. 1973 marked the last appearance of an goalie without a mask in an NHL game. Sticks were originally completely straight, making it harder to pass and shoot, but in about the 1960's the blades took on a curved shape. Pads were also made of entirely natural materials in the past, but now they're all made of lighter, more breathable synthetic materials.
The players are coming more from Europe than from before, most of them were from Canada. They're also much bigger, faster, and stronger.
Who was the last player in the NHL not to wear a helmet?
Craig MacTavish was the last "bare-headed" NHL player. He retired after the 1996-97 season and is currently the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers.
