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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
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............
1. Granular rubber is mixed with special bonding material by hand.
2. The mixture is put in a two part (male-female) mold.
3. The mold is cold compressed. (This procedure actually takes place at room temperature.)
Sources: hockey-puck-1
http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Hockey-Puck.html
http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-2897000054.html
What are the age restrictions for playing Jr C hockey?
Depending on the municipality and/or the country in which the league participates in, Junior C hockey is normally reserved for players 19 years old and younger, although some leagues may allow up to two (2) or three (3) 20 year olds, referred to as 'over-agers', and may also allow up to two (2) or three (3) 16 year olds, often called 'under-agers'.
It is best to check with your local league for rules and regulations regarding these rules/issues.
How many NHL players have scored on their first NHL shot?
Three
Mario Lemeuix (You probably know this one) Against Bruins.
Luca Caputi Against Habs or Canadians
Both while on Pittsburgh Penguins and on their first shift as well.
Why is Wayne Gretzky called the Great one?
At the age of 13 Wayne Gretzky had already scored 1000 goals which prompted a London newspaper to dub him "The Great Gretzky", which later evolved into the "Great One".
What player scored the fastest 2 goals in the nhl?
I dont know about the fastest two goals ever in the NHL, but Pittsburgh scored two goals 8 seconds apart in period 1 of game 7 of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Washington Capitals. Goal 1 - 12:36 Sidney Crosby Goal 2 - 12:44 Craig Adams
Has the Tampa Bay lightning ever won the Stanley Cup?
Yes, the Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup in 2006, beating the Edmonton Oilers four games to three. This was their first and, thus far, only Stanley Cup win, and the first professional major league sports title for a team from North Carolina.
In Montreal, Canada the climate is a transitional climate. Montreal will experience a wide variety of temperatures through out the year.
What is the name of the first Russian goalie to win the Stanley Cup?
Alexander Mogilny (Past)
Nikolai Kulemin (Present)
Both are the only Russian Leafs to score 30- or more goals in a season.
What was the roster for the Boston Bruins in 2010-2011?
Still months away from the invitee list
----Here is the "MOST LIKELY" roster----
Goaltenders
- Martin Brodeur, 37 (New Jersey Devils)
- Roberto Luongo, 30 (Vancouver Canucks)
- Marc-Andre Fleury, 25 (Pittsburgh Penguins)
Defense- Scott Niedermayer, 36 (Anaheim Ducks)
- Chris Pronger, 35 (Philadelphia Flyers)
- Shea Weber, 24 (Nashville Predators)
- Jay Bouwmeester, 26 (Calgary Flames)
- Duncan Keith 26 (Chicago Blackhawks)
- Dan Boyle, 33 (San Jose Sharks)
- Robyn Regehr, 29 (Calgary Flames)
Forwards
- Sidney Crosby, 21 (Pittsburgh Penguins)
- Rick Nash, 25 (Columbus Blue Jackets)
- Jarome Iginla, 32 (Calgary Flames)
- Shane Doan, 33 (Phoenix Coyotes)
- Mike Richards, 25 (Philadelphia Flyers)
- Brenden Morrow, 31 (Dallas Stars)
- Dany Heatley, 29 (Ottawa Senators)
- Martin St. Louis, 34 (Tampa Bay Lightning)
- Joe Thornton, 30 (San Jose Sharks)
- Ryan Getzlaf, 24 (Anaheim Ducks)
- Patrick Marleau, 30 (San Jose Sharks)
- Jeff Carter, 25 (Philadelphia Flyers)
- Eric Staal, 25 (Carolina Hurricanes)
Team Canada Summer Training Camp Invitees:
Goaltenders: Martin Brodeur (New Jersey Devils), Roberto Luongo (Vancouver Canucks), Marc-André Fleury (Pittsburgh Penguins), Steve Mason (Columbus Blue Jackets), Cam Ward (Carolina Hurricanes).
Defense: Jay Bouwmeester (Calgary Flames), Dan Boyle (San Jose Sharks), Scott Niedermayer (Anaheim Ducks), Chris Pronger (Philadelphia Flyers), Robyn Regehr (Calgary Flames), Dion Phaneuf (Calgary Flames), Marc Staal (New York Rangers), Shea Weber (Nashville Predators), François Beauchemin (Toronto Maple Leafs), Brent Burns (Minnesota Wild), Drew Doughty (Los Angeles Kings), Stéphane Robidas (Dallas Stars), Mike Green (Washington Capitals), Dan Hamhuis (Nashville Predators), Duncan Keith (Chicago Blackhawks), Brent Seabrook (Chicago Blackhawks).
Forwards: Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins), Shane Doan (Phoenix Coyotes), Simon Gagné (Philadelphia Flyers), Dany Heatley (Ottawa Senators), Jarome Iginla (Calgary Flames), Rick Nash (Columbus Blue Jackets), Joe Sakic (Colorado Avalanche), Martin St-Louis (Tampa Bay Lightning), Eric Staal (Carolina Hurricanes), Joe Thornton (San Jose Sharks), Vincent Lecavalier (Tampa Bay Lightning), Ryan Smyth (Colorado Avalanche), Jeff Carter (Philadelphia Flyers), Ryan Getzlaf (Anaheim Ducks), Milan Lucic (Boston Bruins), Patrick Marleau (San Jose Sharks), Andy McDonald (St. Louis Blues), Brenden Morrow (Dallas Stars), Corey Perry (Anaheim Ducks), Mike Richards (Philadelphia Flyers), Derek Roy (Buffalo Sabres), Patrick Sharp (Chicago Blackhawks), Jordan Staal (Pittsburgh Penguins) Jonathan Toews (Chicago Blackhawks), Dan Cleary (Detroit Red Wings).
How many of the 1980 US hockey team played pro hockey?
Jim Craig
Steve Janaszak
Bill Baker
Dave Christian
Ken Morrow
Jack O'Callahan
Mike Ramsey
Bob Suter
Neal Broten
Steve Christoff
Mike Eruzione
John Harrington
Mark Johnson
Rob McClanahan
Mark Pavelich
Buzz Schneider
Dave Silk
Eric Strobel
Phil Verchota
Mark Wells
How many sisters did Maurice Richard have?
His name was Richard Maurice Bucke. Many Canadians and English followed the custom of being called by a second name, as was he and as am I.
I have all the Bucke names, dates of birth, death, etc., if interested. My maternal great-grandfather was the elder brother of Richard Maurice Bucke, his name was Philip Eustace Bucke. I was born in 1926 so if you would like information re the family, etc., you'd better ask! RMB's grandson and I kept in touch for several years. He passed two years ago. He was the last of the RMB line, his own son having been killed in a car accident when a student at the U. of BC. The grandson's wife and daughter live in Ontario. We keep in touch. J.P.O'B, Nov. 2010, Montana (spambuster@blackfoot.net)
What nhl team has the most 50 goal scorers?
The 1977-78 New York Islanders had six 30-goal scorers: Mike Bossy (53), Bryan Trottier (46), Clark Gillies (35), Bob Nystrom (30), Bob Bourne (30), and Denis Potvin (30).
In 1984-85, the Winnipeg Jets also had six: Dale Hawerchuk (53), Paul MacLean (41), Brian Mullen (32), Laurie Boschman (32), Doug Smail (31) and Thomas Steen (30).
The NHL was established in Canada shortly after they invented hockey. There were two leagues. The first one I do not recal. But the second league was the NHL in the late 1890's. With the first 3 teams from original six. Montreal Canadiens, Toronto, and New York.
When did girls start playing hockey?
In the UK, from the age of 13 mixed gender contact sport is not allowed due to the physical differences between boys and girls, mainly strength. Health and Safety as per usual. It is the same in most countries.
When did Phoenix get an NHL team?
The Winnipeg Jets moved to Arizona and became the Phoenix Coyotes in 1996.
Who will win the Stanley cup this year 2010 NHL?
I think it will be the Vancouver Cannucks. Boston sucks!
In the nhl how many games do you have to play not be a rookie?
MLB considers a player to be a rookie if they have not had 130 at-bats or pitched 50 innings in the major leagues and/or have not spent more than 44 days on a 25-man roster for an MLB team. Players that are called up to the majors on or after the 1st of September do not have their at-bats or innings pitched count towards the 130/50.
A "natural" hat trick occurs when a player scores three consecutive goals. The goals do not have to be scored in one period, but they cannot be interrupted by goals from the player's teammates or opponents.
