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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
Why are the Boston bruins called the bruins?
In the 1920s, Charles Adams held a city-wide contest to name his new Boston hockey team.
Because the colors of his Brookside Department Stores were brown and yellow, he insisted that the team wear those same colors.
He also wanted the team to be named after an animal known for its strength, agility, ferocity, and cunning.
The public contest came up with the Bruins, meaning a large, ferocious bear.
How many nhl players scored 4 goals in one game?
Regular season: * One Team - 1:20 - Boston Bruins - January 21, 1945 * Both Teams - 0:53 - Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs - October 15, 1983 Playoffs: * One Team - 2:35 - Montreal Canadiens - March 30, 1944 * Both Teams - 1:33 - Philadelphia Flyers and Toronto Maple Leafs - April 20, 1976
Who is the oldest professional hockey player?
I assume you mean NHL rookie? Defenseman Cornelius (Connie) Madigan was 38 when he was called up from the minors by the St. Louis Blues on Feb.1/73. He played 20 regular season games and 5 playoff games for the Blues that season but was back in the minors next season where he finished his career.
Where did the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup?
Yes, they have won it four times, 1934, 1938, 1961 and 2010.
What are the most penalty minutes in a single NHL game?
For combined team penalties: March 5, 2004, Ottawa Senators vs. Philadelphia Flyers 419 minutes.
For regular season: March 22, 1979 Randy Holt 67 PIM
For post season: April 22, 1976 Dave Schultz 42 PIM
What coaches have won the Stanley Cup?
When did hockey start using glass?
Protective glass surrounding the boards first appeared in the NHL at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens in 1948. The use of protective glass in all NHL buildings became mandatory in the 1950s.
How many times did mark howe win Stanley cup?
Howe has won the Stanley Cup for 4 times: 1950, 1952, 1954 and 1955. All with the Detroit Red Wings.
What does the C and H in the Montreal Canadiens logo stand for?
Originally it stands for "Club de Hockey Canadien".
But in 1924 the owner of the Canadians told a reporter in NewYork it stands for "Habitans", a name which the first french settlers had. So the nickname "Habs" was born.
What is the record for most goals scored in an NHL season by one team?
92 goals scored by Wayne Gretzky, 1981-1982 Edmonton Oilers; 100, including playoff goals
The only player I Know for sure to have won all four is Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins. The IIHF has a Triple Gold Club of players who have won a World Championship, an Olympic Gold, and the Stanley Cup. It does NOT include those who have also won a WJC.
When did Pittsburgh first become Pittsburgh?
Gen. John Forbes gave Pittsburgh its name in November 1758.
Here is some of the text of the Gen. Forbes letter, as excerpted in The Gentleman's Magazine. A copy of the periodical, bound into book form, is in the collection of the Heinz History Center. "I have the pleasure of acquainting you with the signal success of his majesty's arms over all his enemies on the Ohio, by having obliged them to burn, and abandon their Fort duQuesne, which they effectuated up on the 24th instant (Nov. 24, 1758), and of which I took possession with my light troops the same evening, and with my little army the next day. The enemy made their escape down the river, part in boats and part by land, to their forts and settlements upon the Missisippi, [spelled without the fourth S] having been abandoned, or, at least, not seconded by their friends the Indians, whom we had previously engaged to act a neutral part, after thoroughly convincing them, in several skirmishes, that all their attempts upon our advanced posts, in order to cut off our communications, were vain, and to no purpose; so now they seem all willing, and well disposed to embrace his majesty's most gracious protection. "Give me leave, therefore, to congratulate you upon this important event, of having expelled the French from Fort duQuesne and this prodigious tract of fine rich country, and of having, in a manner, reconciled the various tribes and nations of the Indians, inhabiting it, to his majesty's government." Before he left the Forks of the Ohio, Gen. Forbes took one other important action, describing it in a Nov. 27 letter to William Pitt, whom he saw as architect of the British victory. "I have used the freedom of giving your name to Fort Duquesne," he wrote, "as I hope it was in some measure the being actuated by your spirits that now makes us Masters of the place." After a difficult winter journey, Gen. Forbes made it back to Philadelphia, where he died on March 11, 1759. He was buried in that city's Christ Church. Thom MacIntyre, thommacintyre@gmail.com
Sources: Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
When did the NHL have 21 teams?
In 1979, four teams from the disbanded World Hockey Association joined the NHL to give it 21 teams. The four WHA teams were the Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers (now Carolina Hurricanes), Winnipeg Jets (now Phoenix Coyotes), and Quebec Nordiques (now Colorado Avalanche). The NHL played with 21 teams until 1991 when the San Jose Sharks joined the league.
What is the most players ever in the penalty box at the same time during a NHL game?
7 guys all at once + more if you count the guys ejected from the game
Which NHL team has played the most games without winning the Stanley Cup?
The Chicago Blackhawks - 1961.
Until 06/09/2010 when they won the Stanley Cup after 49 Years. The correct answer now is the Toronto Maple Leafs - 1967
Well- you could say the Vancouver Canucks because they have never won the Cup in the NHL, but that may not last long... :)
When was the last time 2 Canadian teams played for the Stanley cup?
1935: Montreal Maroons defeated Toronto Maple Leafs
1947: Toronto Maple Leafs defeated Montreal Canadiens
1951: Toronto Maple Leafs defeated Montreal Canadiens
1959: Montreal Canadiens defeated Toronto Maple Leafs
1960: Montreal Canadiens defeated Toronto Maple Leafs
1967: Toronto Maple Leafs defeated Montreal Canadiens
1986: Montreal Canadiens defeated Calgary Flames
1989: Calgary Flames defeated Montreal Canadiens
How many teams were in the NHL in 1909?
6. The famed "Original six" teams:
Montreal Canadiens Detroit Red Wings Toronto Maple Leafs Boston Bruins New York Rangers Chicago Blackhawks
How many teams did Wayne Gretzky play for?
Yes, Wayne Gretzky did play on NHL teams, 4 to be exact. He started his NHL Career with the Edmonton Oilers from 1979 to 1988. He was then traded to the Los Angeles Kings where he played for 7 seasons. in the middle of the 1995-1996 season, he was traded to the St. Louis Blues where he played the remainder of the season. He singed with the New York Rangers the next season where he would retire at the end of the 1999 season.
Who has the least Stanley cup wins?
- Los Angeles Kings (1967-68)
The Kings have been to the Stanley Cup Final once, losing to the Canadiens in 1993.
- St. Louis Blues (1967-68)
The Blues represented the Western Division (consisting exclusively of expansion teams) in the Stanley Cup Finals of 1968, 1969, and 1970.
- Buffalo Sabres (1970-71)
The Sabres have been to the Stanley Cup Final twice, losing to the Flyers in 1975 and Stars in 1999.
- Vancouver Canucks (1970-71)
The Canucks have been to the Stanley Cup Final twice, losing to the Islanders in 1982 and Rangers in 1994.
- Washington Capitals (1974-75)
The Capitals have been to the Stanley Cup Final once, losing to the Red Wings in 1998.
- San Jose Sharks (1991-92)
The Sharks have made two appearances in the Conference Final, but have never played in a Stanley Cup Final.
- Florida Panthers (1993-94)
The Panthers have been to the Stanley Cup Final once, losing to the Avalanche in 1996.
- Phoenix Coyotes (1996-97)
The Coyotes have never won a Stanley Cup Playoff round.
- Nashville Predators (1998-99)
The Predators have never won a Stanley Cup Playoff round.
- Atlanta Thrashers (1999-2000)
The Thrashers have never won a Stanley Cup Playoff round.
- Minnesota Wild (2000-01)
The Wild have made one appearance in the Conference Final, but have never played in a Stanley Cup Final.
- Columbus Blue Jackets (2000-01)
The Blue Jackets have never won a Stanley Cup Playoff round.
What are the demensions of a hockey goal?
Original Bowl (silver)
Height: 18.5 cm / 7.28 inches
Diameter: 29 cm / 11.42 inches
Current Version (silver and nickel alloy)
Height: 89.54 cm / 35-1/4 inches
Weight: 15.5 kg / 34-1/2 lbs
Bowl: Height - 19.05 cm / 7-1/2 inches
Diameter: 28.57 cm / 11-1/4 inches
Circumference: 88.9 cm / 35 inches
Collar: Height - 15.87 cm / 6-1/4 inches
Shoulder: Height - 8.25 cm / 3-1/4 inches
Barrel: Height - 46.35 cm / 18-1/4 inches
Base: Diameter - 43.81 cm / 17-1/4 inches
Did Wayne Gretzky have a brother in the NHL?
Wayne has 3 brothers (Keith, Brent and Glen) and a sister (Kim).
