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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.
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What is a brief description ice hockey?
Ice hockey is a game played on an ice rink by two teams of six players on skates.
The object is to drive a puck (a small, hard rubber disk) into the opponents' goal with a hockey stick while avoiding being hit, or checked, by opposing players.
Field hockey balls are commonly white; this is the requirement for international matches. Other grades may use orange, and practise balls can be obtained that are white, yellow, orange, pink, purple and several other colours.
An ice or road hockey ball is typically high-visibility orange.
What is the object of ice hockey?
The object is having fun and making something inspirational out of yourself. You might not feel the strong feeling I feel when I skate, but everybody can do it. I am only nine years old and I have a dream of being a figure skater. The object is faith, confidence and lots of fun.
Who was the first European to win the Hart Trophy?
Niklas Lidstrom is the first European born captqain to win the Stanley cup.
Who is the oldest goaltender in the nhl?
Lester Patrick played at over 45 years old (just a single game, he was the coach and general manager), to replace an injured Lorne Chabot.
If you discount the single isolated game the oldest goalie is Johhny Bower, with the Toronto Maple Leafs who played at over 44 years old.
Who played the most consecutive games as an Edmonton Oiler?
Kevin Lowe holds the Oiler record for most regular season (1037) and playoff (172) games played
Has there ever been a national hockey league hockey goalie who scored a goal?
There been 10 goaltenders who have scored goals. They are Billy Smith with the New York Islanders, Ron Hextall with Philadelphia Flyers, he has scored 2 goals with the same team, Chris Osgood with the Detroit Red Wings, Martin Brodeur with the New Jersey Devils, he has 3 goals with the same team, Damian Rhodes with the Ottawa Senators, José Théodore with the Montreal Canadiens, Evgeni Nabokov with the San Jose Sharks, Mika Noronen with the Buffalo Sabres, Chris Mason with the Nashville Predators, and Cam Ward with the Carolina Hurricanes.
Who assisted Wayne Gretzky's first NHL goal?
His first NHL goal was actually a penalty Shot so no assit. His first goal in a game was assisted by Glen Anderson and Jarri Kurr
How long did Bobby Orr go to school?
Bobby Orr completed high school, and joined the Bruins the same year he graduated. He played juniors from age 14-18 and attended the local high school and skipped practices for school purposes, only participating in games, and still managed to win numerous awards in that league.
Who currently has the longest last name in the NHL?
Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond - New Jersey Devils (2008-2009)
Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers - Edmonton Oilers (2008-2009)
Answer provided by Winson Tam, Vancouver, CANADA
Jarome Arthur-Leigh Adekunle Tig Junior Elvis Iginla- Calgary Flames
What year did Toronto win the Stanley cup?
The Leafs last won the cup in 1967, this was also the last year in which they appeared in the finals... prior to that they won it 12 other times in 1918, 1922, 1932, 1942, 1945, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1951, 1962, 1963 and 1964
The 1940s are considered the club's golden age with stars like Syl Apps, Turk Broda, and Ted Kennedy among others
The 1960s squad included standouts like Dave Keon, Tim Horton, Red Kelly, Johnny Bower and Frank Mahovlich to name but a few
SInce 1967, the team has had several promising eras in the mid 70s with Darryl Sittler, Borje Salming and Lanny MacDonald and again in the mid 90s with Doug Gilmour and a strong supporting cast... since then, the team has had only a few good seasons and in recent years has struggled mightily... they remain one of the most popular NHL teams regardless with a fervent fan following, largely in Ontario
When did the first hockey game take place?
unlucky,
the first hockey game took place shortly after my arrival on the islands of seagulvilla, it was stormy weather and at one point remember being electrocuted however my gallant penis manged to protect me for from a cumshot directed at me from the arsecheeks of the great leopard highland spring still water (which is orginates from organic land).
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There is no such word as "orr". -The closest is a Scottish dialect word "orra" which means 'mis-matched'.
What team has the most goals in one game?
unless someone knows otherwise, the most goals that have been scored during a 5 minute power play was 4, and it was by the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Atlanta Thrashers on Jan 7 2011.
On a side note, the Los Angeles Kings have the most famous multiple goal power play. It happened during game 6 of the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals against the New Jersey Devils. Although they only scored 3 goals during this power play, it was a major turning of the tide for LA, as they had lost the previous 2 games to New Jersey. It was that power play that lead the Kings to their first Stanley Cup win!
How long has it been since maple leafs won a cup?
The last time the Maple Leafs won the Stanley cup was in 1968
Who is the last defensemen to score 30 goals?
- Bobby "The Man" Orr, Paul "48 Goals" Coffey, Dennis "OWNS" Potvin, Kevin "The Great" Hatcher, Doug "The Man" Wilson, and Raymond "Owns You" Bourque.
Which two NHL players hold the record for combined points by brothers?
Don't know for sure, but if I had to guess I would think the trio of Peter (139 points), Marian (89) and Anton (72) Stastny for Quebec in 1981-82 has to be the most ever. Career-wise, The Gretzky brothers are clear winners
What was the first hockey trophy made?
the first wooden hockey stick was made of wood. The wood was elm,Hickory,and smoked wood for the hockey stick............
