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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
Did Wayne Gretzky attend Ross Sheppard high in E dmonton?
"Gretzky had gone to school in Brantford and continued high school classes in Sault Ste. Marie [Ontario] but left before graduating." http://www.notablebiographies.com/Gi-He/Gretzky-Wayne.html
Who is the best hockey player in the NHL today?
Sidney Crosby, alex ovechkin, evengi malken, niklas backstrom,
Wayne Gretzky the Calder trophy?
He was ineligible due to playing pro hockey previously (WHA). Ray Bourque won the Calder and Greztky won the Hart Trophy (MVP).
Is Martin Brodeur the oldest active goalie in the NHL?
The top 5 current oldest active goalies in the NHL.
Dwayne Roloson - Tampa Bay Lightning - October 12, 1969 (age 42)
Martin Brodeur - New Jersey Devils - May 6, 1972 (age 40)
Nikolai Khabibulin - Edmonton Oilers - Jan 13, 1973 (age 39)
Johan Hedberg - New Jersey Devils - May 5, 1973 (age 39)
Tim Thomas - Boston Bruins - April 15, 1974 (age 38)
Who was in goal for Chelsea when Kanu scored a hat trick at Stamford Bridge?
Ed de Goey, the Dutch international.
Best to worst nhl teams for 2009?
Right now
1) san Jose sharks
2) New Jersey devils
3) colarado avalanches
4) pitsburg penquins
5) los angeles kings
6) washinghton capitals
7) Calgary flames
8) Vancouver canucks
9) New York rangers
10) phoneix cyotes
11) Chicago blackhawks
12) buffalo saberes
13) philedelphia flyers
14) Montreal canadiens
15) Detroit red wings
16) Columbus blue jakets
17) Edmonton oilers
18) Boston brunes
19) dallas stars
20) nashville predators
21) Ottawa senators
22) atlanta thrashers
23) minesota wilds
24) Tampa bay lightnings
25) New York islanders
26) st.Louis blues
27) Anaheim ducks
28) Florida panthers
29) Toronto maple leafes
30) Carolina hurricanes
Which conference has won the most Stanley cups?
Since the true beginning of the Stanley Cup in 1927; The Eastern conference has won 60 of the Stanley cup games, and the Western Conference has won 25. Hope this helps.
If an NHL hockey player is injured how does he get paid?
The trainers or coach will give him his salary
Which nhl player is nesn commentator kathryn tappan married to?
Kathryn Tappen is married to defenceman Jay Leach, currently playing for the San Jose Sharks.
How many saves by sam lopresti 1941?
80 of 81 - For the Chicago Blackhawks in a losing effort against their original 6 rival - the Boston Bruins.
Do people play professional air hockey for a living?
There are Air Hockey professionals but none that earn their entire living playing Air Hockey. The only documented example of someone making a living playing Air Hockey is Tim Weissman when he went on a sponsored tour with Mark Robbins in the late 80's/early 90's. Andy Yevish is also said to have lived week to week on Air Hockey winnings for some time while living in Houston, TX.
What percent of Canada's income comes from ice hockey?
I'm not sure what you mean here. If you're talking about government revenues collected from players, arenas, etc,in the form of taxes, it's impossible to say. Obviously, both the Federal government and applicable Provincial governments collect income tax and sales taxes on what players buy. I also understand municipal governments collect property taxes on arenas in their cities.
Does Ryan Whitney get a Stanley Cup ring because he was traded from the Penguins?
He does not get a ring. You must be on the roster after the trade deadline. He was not.
When did Henrik Sedin get drafted for the Canucks?
Henrik Sedin was drafted in the '99 draft 3rd overall in the first round. Daniel Sedin was drafted 2nd overall right before Henrik.
Where did the Kansas City scouts move to?
Denver, Colorado. A few years later, the Colorado Rockies moved to New Jersey.
How many nhl franchises were there in California by 1995?
All 3 California teams existing today had been established by 1995: Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (currently Anaheim Ducks).
A standard (NHL) ice skating rink is 200' long by 85' wide
What day did messi score 4 goals in one game?
It was the second leg quarter final between Barcelona and Arsenal.
