November 26: National Hockey League Formed

On 26 November 1917 a glorious event occurred in Montreal, Canada when one of the greatest leagues in sports was established: The National Hockey League. Founded after the demise of the NHA National Hockey Association when labor and financial problems with Canadian teams and their owners arose, the NHL looked to increase the popularity of the game and make it more fan friendly. They had teams play with six men per side, instead of the original seven. Fighting was also encouraged and players not wearing helmets often lead to pretty nasty injuries.

The first years of NHL consisted of two leagues: The Pacific Coast Hockey Association, which featured the Portland Rosebuds, Seattle Metropolitans and Vancouver Millionaires, and the Western Canada Hockey League, which featured the Calgary Tigers, Edmonton Eskimos, Regina Capitals, Moose Jaw Sheiks, Vancouver Maroons and Victoria Cougars. After a competitive regular season, there would be playoffs that rewarded the winning team the heralded Stanley Cup.

Eventually, teams in the United States began to form and as franchises were established in cities across America, the NHL was slowly became the most popular “Major” League around. As the Great Depression and World War Two came around, bankruptcies and players getting drafted into the army caused many teams to collapse. After the war ended, only six teams remained: Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadians, New York Rangers, and Toronto Maple Leafs. These teams became known as the Original Six.

As time went on, the NHL has continued to grow and prosper. The league has expanded to 30 teams and has been at the height of its glory. However, over the last 15 years, lockouts and money and have completely ruined the game. Numerous “lockouts” have caused multiple winters without hockey and caused many fans to give up on the game they love. And fans continue to suffer in 2012. Who knows what the future will hold for hockey in the America, but one would hope players would play for the love of the game like their hockey ancestors, instead of fighting over millions of dollars like spoiled businessmen.

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Meet the Author: Benny Marsalese

I am currently a freshman at Schoolcraft University and am majoring in business. I plan on transferring to Michigan State University next fall. I enjoy attending sporting events and relaxing with my Friends. I dream to travel the world.

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Schoolcraft College Student
Categories: American History: Modern, Business History, World History: Modern
Tags: Canada, Montreal, sports, United States

14 Responses

Garrett Domke says:

26 November 2012 at 5:47 pm

The Detroit Red Wings are a professional hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan and were founded in 1926 as the Detroit Cougars, in 1930 they changed their name to the Detoirt Falcons, and eventually in 1932 changed their names to the Detroit Red Wings which is still used to this day. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League, and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, and Chicago Blackhawks. As of 2011 the Red Wings are the most Stanley cup winning team of any United States NHL franchise with 11 and are third overall in total NHL championships, behind the Montreal Canadiens (24) and Toronto Maple Leafs (13). Currently the Joe Louis Arena is the home of the Red Wings since the closing of the Olympia Stadium after been played in for 40 years. Detroit is also known as “Hockeytown” which many people in Detroit including myself take pride in.

-Garrett Domke

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Caleb Schonschack says:

26 November 2012 at 7:57 pm

The Chicago Blackhawks is a professional hockey team based in Chicago and is also one of the original 6 NHL teams. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League. The Blackhawks spent 65 years playing at Chicago Stadium, but since 1994 play their home games at the United Center. They joined the NHL in 1926 along with the Detroit Cougars and New York Rangers for the league’s first big expansion into the United States. Most of the original Blackhawk players came from the Portland Rosebuds of the Western Hockey League which had shut down the previous season. They have won four Stanley Cup championships since the beginning of the franchise, and most recently in the 2009–2010.

-Caleb Schonschack-

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Tiffanie Jones says:

27 November 2012 at 1:33 pm

In Ancient Greece, sports were very limited of people and the Olympics were very short on different events. The Greece actually made the Olympics and came up with making sure the Olympics happen once every four years. The first Greek Olympics started in 776 B.C. with sports including boxing, equestrian racing, wrestling, running and jumping. Prizes were either payment or covering their nude bodies with ribbon and honor. Greeks also created statues in their honor along with letting the winer dine for free in many places. The festive Olympic sports were to honor the Goddess Athena, and on the final day on the Olympics there were details scribed of the winners.

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Justin Shureb says:

30 November 2012 at 12:15 pm

The Original Six is a phrase term for the gang of six NHL Hockey teams that where part of the 1942-43 NHL American Expansion. The Term Original six started after a 1967 NHL expansion, which added six more Franchises. The original six NHL teams have been in the NHL for over 40 years, and the original six can date back till the first decade of the NHL. One of the original six teams, Detroit red wings, was not always a great time like they are now. They had struggled in early years, being call the Detroit dead wings. At one point they were getting zero fans and almost had to file for bankruptcy.

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Christina Sammut says:

30 November 2012 at 12:32 pm

26 of November seems to be a important date for sports in history. Not only was the 26th of November important because that is when the NHL became established, but on that same day back in 1868 the first indoor baseball game was performed in San Francisco. Years later 26 November 1896 The first ever indoor football game took place where the University of Chicago Beats the University of Michigan 7-6.
On a separate note, I find it cool that The Detroit Red Wings are still around today. I have 3 close family friends that play in the NHL and one of them use to play for the Red Wings but is retired as of a few years ago. All types of sports have been around for many years and to be honest sports are only going to continue to get bigger.

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Angela Charbeneau says:

3 December 2012 at 9:19 am

The Detroit Redwings are one of the original six teams stillin existance in the NHL. They were originally called the Cougars and then Falcons. It was not until James Norris became the owner that he changed their name to the Redwings. He call them that due to his amature team he played for The winged wheelers. This is where they get their logo as well. James Norris might sound familiar to those of you who follow hockey. His name continues on the Norris trophy. The trophy given each year to the best defensive player in the league. The Redwings have a rich history with some of the greatest players ever to play. Such people include Terry Sawchuck, Gordy Howe, Sud Able, Steve Yzerman, Nicolas Lidstrom and Ebbie Goodfellow to name a few. The tradition continues with several hall of famers wanting to play for the Detroit Redwings knowing they are a contender for the Stanley Cup every year.

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Chris Hernandez says:

3 December 2012 at 5:57 pm

The National Hockey League being formed was a great accomplishment and has stand the test of times over the years. NHL players and hockey players in general have been debated as the toughest athletes in today’s professional sports. However i think they would be no match to these athletes of this ancient sport known as Pankration in this sport during ancient Greek times would be preformed at there Olympic games. in this sport there would be two fighters usually the most physically gifted and toughest athlete of his village, and they would fight pretty much to the death using anything and everything at there disposal. However killing your opponent was not the goal, in fact if you did kill your opponent you would lose and be killed yourself, and the dead fighter would be the victor. This sport is kind of like today’s MMA without the killing of course.

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Dylan Cook says:

4 December 2012 at 7:52 pm

November 26th also Marks the date of one of Vlad the Impaler’s victory over Basarab Laiota to become the leader of Wallichia. These two had a long history of back and forth rulings of the Nation. This was Vlad’s third time defeating Basarab to regain the throne. Vlad is made famous ( besides the awesome nickname) because he is connected with the name Dracula. He was a member of the House of Drăculești, and reigned over the territory of Wallichia, which is north of Transylvania. This is where Bram Stoker got the name Dracula from.

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William Khleif says:

6 December 2012 at 3:49 pm

As a hockey fan I recognize this as a very fascinating article. Hockey has evolved as a sport and has evolved in its popularity. Hockey is one of the most popular sports in the world today. There have been many lockouts in the NHL throughout its history. The NHL is currently in a lockout and has already missed a large portion of the season. The reason for the lockouts is mainly because of money. The players want more money, but the team owners want more money as well. I think this is ruining the sport because it’s not about passion anymore, like it was when it first formed.

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Jalynn Neely says:

7 December 2012 at 4:27 pm

I was never a hockey fan, but this seemed very interesting to me. It was first called the “National Hockey Association” (NHA) in 1917, then it was suspended to replace the name with “National Hockey League” and the games started in Toronto, then moved to the U.S in 1924

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Taylor Joseph says:

8 December 2012 at 10:21 am

Coming from the Detroit, Michigan area, I have always been a hockey fan. The Detroit Red Wings are one of the most successful franchises in all of sports. Being one of the original six hockey teams, they have built up a fan base second to none. When the original six were formed in 1917, the owners had no idea that this sport would explode as it has. Now with thirty teams in the NHL, The National Hockey League has become one of the top sports in the world.

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Jessica Linderman says:

8 December 2012 at 1:53 pm

In Ancient Rome sports were similar to the sports now, since they were mainly for entertainment. In fact, there were actually leagues, just like the NHL. In Ancient Rome sports were all played by men, who spent their entire lives training. Like in hockey, the athletes had the tendency towards violence. Unlike that of the Greeks, Ancient Romans were not opposed to the spectacle. These athletic games helped train the men for battle, so it was totally acceptable in the Roman culture.

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Chris Long says:

9 December 2012 at 10:10 pm

The NHL has been very influencial all around the world. Originating from Canada in 1917, it is now one of the most popular sports in the United States today. The sport is so popular that it has even reached its way into other sports. Soccer has taken on a whole new look. Indoor soccer uses the same ideas as hockey, even the same field. The oval shaped field and the walls have been utilized to create a whole new way to play soccer and this all happened because of hockeys ifluences.

-Chris Long

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Meagan Nystrom says:

9 December 2012 at 11:42 pm

Growing up in a house where hockey was centered, watching my cousin grow up into a hockey fanatic was interesting. You ask him anything about the NHL and he knows the answer. Just how far the NHL has come is absolutely astounding. From them becoming an association, watching the sport on television, even to the realistic video games so many children and teens adore. I would have to say that the coolest thing that I know about the NHL is about the “Mighty Ducks”, and how the Anaheim Ducks got their name from the movie. I have seen the whole Mighty Ducks trilogy with my cousin several times, it’s cool to see how he reacts and just how NHL has changed many peoples lives.

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