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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 was the first pick in the 2003 NHL Draft?
1. Rick Pagnutti - Los Angeles Kings 2. Steve Rexe - Pittsburgh Penguins 3. Ken Hicks - Oakland Seals 4. Wayne Cheesman - Minnesota North Stars 5. Serge Bernier - Philadelphia Flyers 6. Bob Dickson - New York Rangers 7. Bob Tombari - Chicago Black Hawks 8. Elgin McCann - Montreal Canadiens 9. Ron Barkell - Detroit Red Wings 10. Meehan Bonnar - Boston Bruins 11. Bob Smith - Pittsburgh Penguins === === 12. Gary Wood - Oakland Seals 13. Larry Mick - Minnesota North Stars 14. Al Sarault - Philadelphia Flyers 15. Brian Tosh - New York Rangers 16. J.-Bob Kelly - Toronto Maple Leafs 17. Al Karlander - Detroit Red Wings === === 18. Kevin Smith - Oakland Seals
No, in fact he was in my hometown last month at a breast cancer benefit signing autographs and skating.
What number did Wayne Cashman wear for the Boston Bruins?
Wayne Cashman wore number 12 for the Boston Bruins.
What is Alberta's NHL team called?
Alberta has two NHL teams: The Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames.
Who did the San Jose Sharks trade for Joe Thornton?
The Sharks traded forwards Marco Sturm and Wayne Primeau, and defenseman Brad Stuart to the Bruins for Thornton.
How does a player qualify for a NHL pension?
After playing 400 NHL regular season games, one can qualify for $80,000 per year for life.
Did Peter Puck offer Wayne Gretzky the West Edmonton Mall?
It would have been a bit difficult for PP to offer something he didn't own...WEM was and is owned by the Ghermezian family.
What two NHL hockey teams essentially have the same name after their city?
Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens
Wayne Gretzky netting 894 goals in his suceesful 20 years in the NHL.
Why is Wayne Gretzky the best hockey player ever?
He holds by far the most records, for things such as most points in a season and got 50 goals in 31 games, which beat rocket richards 50 goals in 50 games.
How do you know if your hockey stick is the right size Not ice hockey though?
if your a 8 to 12 year old then get a junior 13 and up then senior stick. cut it were its the length of your chin.
How many stanley cups has jari kurri won?
Jari Kurri has won 5 Stanley Cup Championships. He won all five cups with the Edmonton Oilers in 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, and 1990.
When did the Calgary flames join the nhl?
1972 but they were called the Atlanta Flames then in 1980 they moved to Calgary
What is the Pittsburgh penguins history?
They were the Pirates from 1925-1930 in the NHL and then the Hornets from 1930-1967 in the AHL until they were added into the NHL in 1967 as the Pittsburgh Penguins. They won Stanley Cups in 1991, 1992, and 2009.
What team won in the nhl in 1991?
The Pittsburgh Penguins won the 1991-1992 season.
Lead by the great Mario Lemieux.
