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History of the NHL

The Original Six
» Montreal Canadiens
» Toronto Maple Leafs
» Boston Bruins
» New York Rangers
» Chicago Blackhawks
» Detroit Red Wings
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Other
» Founded in 1917
» Last 7-on-7 game in March, 1922

» 1930 first goalie mask worn
» 1940 first televised game
» 1955 the Zamboni (ice resurfacer machine) makes NHL debut
» 1961 Hockey Hall of Fame opens in Toronto
» 2004- 2005 season ended in a lockout
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