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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
The last time the Boston Bruins beat the Montreal Canadiens in the playoffs?
The Boston Bruins swept their hated arch-rivals from Montreal in the first round of the 2009 playoffs.
Is there a siue roller hockey team?
Yes, they are a club team and just finished second in the national tournament.
Who was the last goalie to wear a face mask and what year?
Andy Brown 1974.... Andy Brown 1974.... my name is JR COYOTE....the question should be who was the last goalie to not wear a mask,or to play without a mask,it was andy brown of the penguins,two other facts,i beleive he at one time held the nhl record for most penalty minutes by a goalie,of course until billy smith came along,the other interesting point was there were 2 goalies that started the season without masks that year,but gump worsley finally grew a brain and wore it sometime throught that season
How many American nhl teams are there?
There are 30 teams total, of which 23 are from the US.
1.Chicago Blackhawks
2.Carolina Hurricanes
3.Colorado Avalanche
4.Philadelphia Flyers
5.Pittsburgh Penguins
6.Washington Capitals
7.Anaheim Ducks
8.Buffalo Sabres
9.Columbus Blue Jackets
10.Boston Bruins
11.Tampa Bay Lighting
12.St.Louis Blues
13.Las Angeles Kings
14.San Jose Sharks
15.Nashville Predetors
16.Florida Panthers
17.New York Islanders
18.New York Rangers
19.Dallas Stars
20.Minnesota Wild
21.Pheonix Coyotes
22.New Jersey Devils
23.Detroit Red Wings
Did Baltimore have an ice hockey team?
Yes! Baltimore has had 2 ice hockey teams, both were minor league teams. The first was the Baltimore Skipjacks and they were an affiliate of the Washington Capitals. The team eventually moved to Portland ME and became the Pirates. Then there were the Baltimore Bandits who were a minor league affiliate of the Anahiem Mighty Ducks, but they then moved to Ohio.
Anton klementyev is a professional ice hockey player who plays for the New York Islanders.
Wayne Gretzky scored 50 goals in a single game against which goaler?
Wayne Gretzky didn't score 50 goals in a single game retard!!!!!!! Who told you that?!?!?!?!?!? Whoever did you better tell them to get their facts right!!! Wayne Gretzky didn't score 50 goals in a single game retard!!!!!!! Who told you that?!?!?!?!?!? Whoever did you better tell them to get their facts right!!!
Who was the first round draft pick in the 2004 NHL Draft?
Alexander Ovechkin by the Washington Capitals
How popular were the Hartford Whalers?
It's hard to quantify this answer with actual numbers, but the Whalers apparently were well supported in both the old WHA and during their NHL years. However, Hartford is a smaller market for professional sports, and owner Peter Karmanos decided to move the team to Raleigh, NC where he hoped a larger market and population would bring more support and thus more money and profits for his team.
Can an olympic hockey player play for two different countries?
Not at the same time.
However, it is possible for an athlete to change Nationalities.
Peter Stastny has played internationally for 3 countries. Czechoslovakia first, Canada second after he took out Canadian citizenship, and finally Slovakia, after it had split from Czechoslovakia.
Bryan Trottier played for Canada in the 1981 Canada Cup, and for the USA in the 1984 Canada Cup
Mark Howe played for the US in the 1972 Olympics; for Canada in the 1974 Canada-USSR Series, and the USA again in the1981 Canada CUp.
Why is the red line checkered or broken and the blue lines solid in the NHL?
When Hockey was first televised, it was in black and white making it difficult to differentiate the three lines. Hockey's answer was to checker the red line and have carried on the tradition to this day.
Are New York Rangers practices open to the public?
* They used to be when they played at Rye Play land, they now play up in Northern Westchester and they are closed to all but the Media. Let's Go Rangers !
Who wore the number 23 for the Pittsburgh penguins?
Andy Brickley, Randy Hillier, Paul Stanton, Chris Conner, Alexei Ponikarovsky, Ryan Craig- The bold answer is the most recently but there has been others
What is the NHL record for fewest men on the ice at one time?
There is no official record for this requirement, but the least legally is 3, when there is a 5 on 3, 4 on 3 or a 3 on 3 situation. But it's happened many times that 1 team doesn't have any players on the ice (excluding goaltender) as a result of a bad line change, or, much more rarely, injuries.
Why do the Boston Bruins have a wagon wheel around the B?
A famous (Emerson?) quote stated that Boston was the hub of the universe. This is a depiction of the hub.
Who are the last five coaches of the Boston bruins?
The Bruins' last five head coaches, in reverse order, are Claude Julien (2007-current), Dave Lewis (2006-2007), Mike Sullivan, (2003-2006), Mike O'Connell (2003) and Robbie Ftorek (2001-2003).
What does slot mean in ice hockey?
The slot is the area directly in front of the net. It is considered a very dangerous place for a defending team because an opposing player can sit there and have a scoring opportunity from a pass from anywhere in that end of the ice
What did Willie O'Ree learn in school?
Willie learned about what we learn about. Math, Science, History, etc.
