Ice Hockey History

Vancouver won 1 Stanley Cup in 1915, when the local team was the Millionaires.

The Vancouver Canucks have not yet won the Stanley Cup, but have appeared appeared in the Finals in 1982, 1994 and 2011.

18 years old.

He joined the team, the Edmonton Oilers, in October, 1978, at the age of 17 1/2. Edmonton was admitted to the NHL the following year, October 1979, when Wayne Gretzky was 18 1/2.

Antti Rajamäki scored 67 goals in finnish mestis second division at 45 years old in year 1977.

There is no set amount.

Each team makes different amounts depending on series length, fan base, local broadcasting rights, etc.

Bruin's 6'9" and 260 pound defenseman Zdeno Chara is tied for the the tallest player of all time. And now Tyler Myers, also 6'9", at 222 pounds has tied him at 6'9"as a 2nd year player. He is only 19 so he could grow more. He plays for the Buffalo Sabres. Myers was also the rookie of the year in the 2009-2010 season.

Helmets were made mandatory in 1971 but were in use by many players as far back as the 1940s. Hall of Fame Catcher Roger Bresnahan played between 1897 - 1915. Bresnahan most notable contributions to the game were in protective equipment. In 1905 after getting "beaned" in the head with a baseball began experimenting with head gear similar to the leather football helmet of the period that were made by A.J. Reach. Sliced vertically: one half for covering the left side of a right handed batter's head, the other for the lefty hitter. Two years later in 1907 he devised catcher's shin guards.

He was the only catcher using them. Ignoring the ridicule, it was not thought to be gentlemanly to use them. By 1909 the design was refined, and became accepted, and more wildly used. I will leave a link below for more information. -Steven KeyMan

Wayne Gretzky. (He has the most career goals, as well as the most career points.)

He finished his career with a total of 2,857

Xavier Delisle, Christopher Higgins, Garry Howatt, Roger Jenkins, Patrick Kane, Eric Lindros, Peter Mueller, Joe Sakic, Rob Schremp and Rocky Trottier.

Anaheim Ducks- 15

Atlanta Thrashers- 14

Boston Bruins- 19

Buffalo Sabres- 10

Calgary Flames- 17

Carolina Hurricanes- 9

Chicago Blackhawks- 13

Colorado Avalanche- 17

Columbus Blue Jackets- 15

Dallas Stars- 19

Detroit Red Wings- 10

Edmonton Oilers- 23

Florida Panthers- 15

Los Angeles Kings- 11

Minnesota Wild- 20

Montreal Canadiens- 18

Nashville Predators- 15

New Jersey Devils- 11

New York Islanders- 16

New York Rangers- 12

Ottawa Senators- 20

Philadelphia Flyers- 19

Phoenix Coyotes- 17

Pittsburgh Penguins- 16

San Jose Sharks- 15

St.Louis Blues- 14

Tampa Bay Lightning- 18

Toronto Maple Leafs- 15

Vancouver Canucks- 18

Washington Capitals- 16

In 1996 he played briefly for the St. Louis Blues (and was made team captain).

The Montreal Canadiens is the only team in NHL history to have won 5 Stanley Cups in a row. They accomplished that feat between 1956 and 1960 inclusively. They also won 4 straight cups from 1976 to 1979. Other streaks worth noting are the NY Islanders who won 4 cups in a row from 1980 to 1983. The Edmonton Oilers won 4 in 5 years (1984, 1985, 1987, 1988)
The Montreal Canadiens from 1956 to 1960, winning 5 Stanley Cups.

so wrong ..the rangers have only played at Madison garden [From all other articles it

says that the mellon formerly civic arena is the oldest arena that still serves as a nhl team arena .The team that plays there as now are the Pittsburgh penguins ]

there are several steps that go into making goaltenders pads, materials and techniques have changed over the years but the basic principle has not. the process starts by first designing the goalie pads, this is done by creating templates and patterns which later will be cut to specification by the manufacturer or customer. the customer chooses color, size of pad and trim , the manufacturer has pre made patterns and templates to help him create the pad.this is where colors are chosen and specifications are noted, like size , width, and length the templates are then placed over the material, the material is usually a waterproof synthetic or leather depending on the manufacturer or customer these pieces are then cut according to the template. this is a very important process since the measurements have to be accurate for the pad to be completed properly, any mistake will not allow the pad to be stitched correctly together. once all the templates and patterns have been cut the stitching process begins, this is done by large sewing machines that are operated by a worker, this is precise work and the stitching has to be on point in order for quality to be maintained. the finished pieces are once again checked for tolerances and they move on to the next process. a worker gathers all the finished stitching and begins stuffing the pockets made by the stitching machine. shredded foam and synthetic materials are more commonly used, although some manufacturers still employ some deer hair for stuffing , mainly because the impact of the puck will be absorbed easier, thus lessening the chance of a rebound. After the stuffing process is completed the finished pieces are then gathered again by another worker. he will begin which is considered the hardest part of the assembly. at this point the pieces are put on a machine that will assist the worker in hand stitching the pads by hand, this is done by hand to ensure all the pieces fit together properly and also to ensure that any correction necessary can be done before the final stitching is completed, this process is called lasting. after all pieces have been stitched together , the worker is ready to apply the backing. the backing is a panel of moisture resistant fabric , usually waterproof but also comfortable, the goalies' legs and shins will rest on this material, it will absorb and wisp away the sweat but will not add bulk to the pad.this material is also hand stitched manually. the worker will then add a knee cradle and a thigh protector, these will provide protection and comfort to the goalie. these pieces are usually made to be adjusted by the goalie to his liking. after the backing is applied, the pad is checked for errors and fit, this is the last time any mistakes will be able to be corrected. at this point workers add hardened foam blocks and wedges to give the pad rigidity and blocking stability, these foam panels also add comfort and protection to the goalie, at this time any necessary stuffing is finished and the pockets are then stitched closed. the assembled pad is then run under a machine called a pneumatic stitcher, this machine will run a small leather or synthetic material all along the edge of the pad, this will seal the pad and give the pad its shape, side protectors and calf protectors are then added and stitched by hand. straps and buckles are riveted onto the pad, the pad is almost finished! the pad is checked once again for any errors, if any the pad will have to be disassembled and depending on the error it will have to be discarded.the pad is now ready for brand stitching and company logos. usually both legs are made at the same time with one or two workers on a set. the goalie pad is truly a work of art, many hours are put into this awesome piece of equipment,new and exciting materials have added longevity and quality ensuring many years of service and enjoyment.

Emile Francis won 342 times in 654 games coached for the Rangers

Slava Fetisov

Known for his time with the Red Army team, Fetisov was acquired from New Jersey in April 1995

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#16 was retired when Richard retired, so nobody wore it after he did.

Seven games is the maximum number of games that can be played before at least one team must have won four games in total (where all games must end in a winner and loser).

The schedule begins as four games, as this is the minimum number required for a team to win the series outright. After these four are played, extra games are added until it is possible for one team to win the series by winning all remaining games, with seven being the maximum number required to ensure a team has won the series.

As to why the limit is four wins, and thus seven games required, instead of say 3 and 5 or 11 and 21: because that is the amount the original organisers chose.

Some sources date the invention as early as 1872. James Creighton made a puck in 1875. Vulcanized rubber was invented by Goodyear in 1839, but was not used for puck construction until the 1880s.