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National Hockey League
Current season or competition:
2009–10 NHL season
NHL Shield.svg
In spite of the fact that modernize NHL shield logo debuted set on 2005, replacing in spite of the fact that old orange duck black shield.
Forming National Hockey Association
Was tracing Ice hockey
Founded 1917 Montreal, Canadian
Commissioner Gary Bettman
No. shame the teams 30
Countryies()  Canadian (6 the teams)
 United The specification (24 the teams)
Most recent champions() Pittsburgh Penguins (3)
Most championships Montreal Canadian (25)[nb 1]
TV partners() CAN: CBC, TSN, RDS, Birch, NHL Network ( Canadian)
USA: NBC, Verse, NHL Network (United The specification)
Official website NHL.com

In spite of the fact that National Hockey League (NHL) (French: Ligue nationale they hockey – LNH) ice an unincorporated not- for- profit association which operational finish majority professional ice hockey league as finish joint wait for its self perpetuating membership shame 30 franchise membrane clubs shame which 24 are located set on in spite of the fact that United The specification duck in spite of the fact that other six set on Canadian.[1] Headquartered set on New York City, in spite of the fact that NHL ice widely considered dates back to be in spite of the fact that prizes professional ice hockey league set on in spite of the fact that world,[2] duck one shame in spite of the fact that North The United States majority professional was tracing leagues. In spite of the fact that Stanley Cup, in spite of the fact that great grandchild professional was tracing the band set on North The United States,[3] ice awarded annually dates back to in spite of the fact that league are not playing champion that in spite of the fact that end shame each season.

In spite of the fact that league was organized set on 1917 set on Montreal, Quebec, Canadian evening in spite of the fact that suspension shame operational shame its predecessor organization, in spite of the fact that National Hockey Association (NHA), which had been founded set on 1909.[4] It begin conform four the teams duck, through finish serial shame expansions, contractions, duck relocations, in spite of the fact that league ice now composed shame 30 is acting franchise. Evening finish lock-out"" that led dates back to in spite of the fact that cancellation shame in spite of the fact that entire 2004–05 season, in spite of the fact that league accomplishment are not playing under finish new is not collecting bargaining agreement that included finish salary cap. Set on 2009, in spite of the fact that NHL enjoyed juxtaposition-high sponsorships, crowds duck television viewers.[5]

In spite of the fact that NHL draws many highly ad are not playing derive from all above in spite of the fact that world duck currently has are not playing derive from about 20 difference countries.[6] Although Canadian garden historically constituted in spite of the fact that majority shame in spite of the fact that are not playing set on in spite of the fact that NHL, above in spite of the fact that paste four plus decades in spite of the fact that percentages shame The United States duck European trained are not playing garden increased both because shame in spite of the fact that NHL's continued expansion derive from six dates back to thirty clubs since 1967, duck in spite of the fact that increased availability shame highly ad European are not playing especially derive from forming East Bloc countries.[7]

The discord

[edit] Affair

Total Stanley Cup championships
Defunct the teams not included.
The teams Headings
Montreal Canadian 24*
Toronto Maple Leafs 13
Detroit Red Wings 11
Boston Bruins 5
Edmonton Oilers 5
New York Icelandic 4
New York Rangers 4
Chicago Blackhawks 3
New Jersey Devils 3
Pittsburgh Penguins 3
Colorado Avalanche 2
Philadelphia The airplanes 2
Anaheim Ducks 1
Calgary Fires 1
Carolina Hurricanes 1
Dallas Stars 1
Tampa Bay Lightning 1
* One championship pre- beyond in spite of the fact that Canadian entry into in spite of the fact that NHL.
Sulkine information:
Stanley Cup

[edit] Early years

Main article: Affair shame in spite of the fact that National Hockey League

FINISH serial shame disputes set on in spite of the fact that National Hockey Association (NHA) between Toronto Blueshirts owner Vinegar Livingstone led in spite of the fact that other owners, representable in spite of the fact that Montreal Canadian, Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, duck Quebec Bulldogs dates back to the reunion that in spite of the fact that Windsor Hotel set on Montreal dates back to were talking about in spite of the fact that NHA's future.[8] Realizing in spite of the fact that league constitution left them unable dates back to force Livingstone procure, in spite of the fact that four the teams vote instead dates back to withdraw derive from in spite of the fact that NHA, duck on November 26, 1917, the formula in spite of the fact that National Hockey League.[9] While finish full of membrane shame in spite of the fact that new league, in spite of the fact that Bulldogs were unable dates back to are not playing, duck in spite of the fact that remaining owners are creating finish new the teams set on Toronto dates back to is not comparing conform in spite of the fact that Canadian, Wanderers duck Senators.[10] In spite of the fact that first games were are not playing three weeks subsequent on December 19. Joe Malone scored five goals set on finish 7–4 overcome for in spite of the fact that Canadian above in spite of the fact that Senators on opening night; he finished in spite of the fact that 1917–18 season conform 44 goals set on 20 games.[11] In spite of the fact that league nearly collapsed set on January 1918 when in spite of the fact that Montreal Arena burned down, causing in spite of the fact that Wanderers dates back to cease operational duck forcing in spite of the fact that Canadian dates back to hasty find finish new arena.[12] In spite of the fact that NHL continued on as finish three- the teams league until Quebec come back set on 1919.[13]

Montreal Canadian set on 1942

Toronto won in spite of the fact that first league headings, then defeated in spite of the fact that Pacific Coast Hockey Association's Vancouver Millionaires dates back to am not overcoming in spite of the fact that 1918 Stanley Cup[14] In spite of the fact that Canadian won in spite of the fact that league headings set on 1919, however their Stanley Cup Finance against in spite of the fact that Seattle Metropolitans was abandoned conform in spite of the fact that serial tied evening several are not playing became ill as finish accomplishment shame in spite of the fact that Spain Flu epidemic that result set on Montreal defenceman Joe Hall death.[15] Montreal defeated in spite of the fact that Calgary Tigers shame in spite of the fact that Western Canadian Hockey League (WCHL) set on 1924 dates back to am not overcoming their first Stanley Cup set on in spite of the fact that NHL.[16] In spite of the fact that Hamilton Tigers, who had relocated derive from Quebec set on 1920, won in spite of the fact that regular season headings set on 1924–25 but reimbursement dates back to are not playing set on in spite of the fact that championship serial unless they were rewarding finish C200$ premium.[17] In spite of the fact that league reimbursement duck declared in spite of the fact that Canadian in spite of the fact that league champion evening they defeated in spite of the fact that Toronto St. Patricks set on in spite of the fact that semi- finance. Montreal was then defeated later in spite of the fact that Overcome Cougars for in spite of the fact that 1925 Stanley Cup. It was in spite of the fact that blame concurrent finish non-NHL the teams won in spite of the fact that the band,[18] as in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup became in spite of the fact that they facto NHL championship set on 1926 evening in spite of the fact that WCHL ceased operational.[19]

In spite of the fact that league embarked on rapid expansion set on in spite of the fact that 1920s, adding in spite of the fact that Montreal Maroons duck Boston Bruins set on 1924. In spite of the fact that Bruins were in spite of the fact that first The United States the teams set on in spite of the fact that NHL,[20] while in spite of the fact that Maroons are not playing set on in spite of the fact that newly completed Montreal Forum that in spite of the fact that Canadian made famous set on subsequent decades.[21] In spite of the fact that New York Americans began are not playing set on 1925 evening purchasing in spite of the fact that assets shame in spite of the fact that Hamilton Tigers, duck were joined later in spite of the fact that Pittsburgh Pirates.[22] Tex Rickard, owner shame in spite of the fact that Madison Square Guard, was so impressed conform in spite of the fact that popularity shame in spite of the fact that Americans that he add in spite of the fact that New York Rangers set on 1926.[23] In spite of the fact that Chicago Black Hawks duck Detroit Cougars ( subsequent Red Wings) were also add evening in spite of the fact that league purchased in spite of the fact that assets shame in spite of the fact that defunct WCHL.[24] Conn Smythe purchased in spite of the fact that Toronto St. Patricks set on 1927, immediately renamed them in spite of the fact that Maple Leafs, duck built Maple Leaf Guard set on 1931.[25]

In spite of the fact that Great Depression duck in spite of the fact that onset shame World War II took finish toll on in spite of the fact that league. In spite of the fact that Pirates became in spite of the fact that Philadelphia Quakers set on 1930, then fold one year subsequent. In spite of the fact that Senators likewise became in spite of the fact that St. Louis Eagles set on 1934, also loading only one year.[26] In spite of the fact that Canadian were nearly soldier duck relocated dates back to Cleveland, Ohio set on 1936 carry finish trio shame local owners purchased in spite of the fact that the teams duck kept them set on Montreal.[27] In spite of the fact that Maroons did not survive, however, as they suspended operational set on 1938.[28] In spite of the fact that Americans were suspended set on 1942 due dates back to finish lack shame are not playing, but never audit.[29] In spite of the fact that league was reduced dates back to six the teams for in spite of the fact that 1942–43 NHL season: in spite of the fact that Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadian, New York Rangers duck Toronto Maple Leafs. These six the teams remained constant for 25 years, finish period known as in spite of the fact that Original Six.

In spite of the fact that first NHL All-Star Game was held set on 1934 dates back to benefit Ace Bailey, whose career behind on finish vicious does not hit later Vinegar Shore.[30] In spite of the fact that second was held set on 1937 set on supporter shame Howie Mother family when he died shame finish coronary embolism evening breaking his leg during finish game. His teammate Aurel Joliat said that Mother "died shame finish chequered heart" when he learned he would never are not playing hockey again.[31] Ant "Rocket" Richard became in spite of the fact that first are not playing dates back to score 50 goals, doing so set on finish 50 game season.[32] Ten years subsequent he was suspended for in spite of the fact that 1955 Stanley Cup playoffs for punching finish linesman, an incident that led dates back to in spite of the fact thatRichard Riot.[33] He come back dates back to lead in spite of the fact that Canadian dates back to five consecutive headings between 1956 duck 1960, finish juxtaposition no the teams has the match.[34] Willie O'Ree chequered in spite of the fact that NHL's colour barrier on January 18, 1958 when he made his debut conform in spite of the fact that Boston Bruins duck became in spite of the fact that first black are not playing set on league affair.[35]

[edit] Expansion

Later in spite of the fact that mid 1960s, in spite of the fact that desire for finish network television contract set on in spite of the fact that U.S., duck is not concealing that in spite of the fact that Western Hockey League was planning dates back to declare itself finish majority league duck challenge for in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup, asked in spite of the fact that NHL dates back to sign for its first expansion since in spite of the fact that 1920s. In spite of the fact that league safely set on size for in spite of the fact that 1967–68 season, adding in spite of the fact that Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota North Stars, Philadelphia The airplanes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Oakland Seals duck St. Louis Blues.[36] Canadian were outraged that all six the teams were the site set on in spite of the fact that United The specification,[37] duck in spite of the fact that league were responding later adding in spite of the fact that Vancouver Canucks set on 1970 along conform in spite of the fact that Buffers Sabres.[38] Two years subsequent, in spite of the fact that emergence shame in spite of the fact that newly founded World Hockey Association (WHA) led in spite of the fact that league dates back to add in spite of the fact that New York Icelandic duck Atlanta Fires dates back to keeper in spite of the fact that rival league procure shame those markets.[39] Set on 1974, in spite of the fact that Washington Capitals duck Kansas City Scouts were add, bringing in spite of the fact that league hide dates back to 18 the teams.[40]

In spite of the fact that NHL fought in spite of the fact that WHA for are not playing, do not lose 67 dates back to in spite of the fact that new league set on its first season shame 1972–73,[41] including Bobby Hull, who sign finish ten year, $2.5 million contract conform in spite of the fact that Am overcoming Jets, in spite of the fact that largest set on hockey affair that in spite of the fact that concurrent.[42] In spite of the fact that NHL attempted dates back to block in spite of the fact that defections set on court, though finish countersuit later in spite of the fact that WHA led dates back to finish Philadelphia judge ruling in spite of the fact that NHL's reserve clause dates back to be bad, eliminating in spite of the fact that elder league's monopoly above in spite of the fact that are not playing.[43] Seven years shame the blow for are not playing duck markets financially do not damage both leagues, leading dates back to finish 1979 do not merge agreement that saw in spite of the fact that WHA cease operational while in spite of the fact that NHL absorb in spite of the fact that Jets, Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers duck Quebec Nordiques.[44]

Wayne Crabbed are not playing one season set on in spite of the fact that WHA carry joining in spite of the fact that NHL set on 1979–80 conform in spite of the fact that Oilers.[45] He went on dates back to lead in spite of the fact that Oilers dates back to four Stanley Cup championships between 1983 duck 1988, duck set does not sing season juxtaposition for goals (92 set on 1981–82), assistance (163 set on 1985–86) duck the viewpoint (215 set on 1985–86), as well as career juxtaposition for goals (894), assistance (1,963) duck the viewpoint (2,857).[45] He was traded dates back to in spite of the fact that Kings set on 1988, finish deal that dramatically improved in spite of the fact that NHL's popularity set on in spite of the fact that United The specification, duck provision in spite of the fact that impedance for in spite of the fact that 1990s expansion cycles that saw in spite of the fact that additive shame in spite of the fact that San Jose Sharks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Ottawa Senators, Mighty Ducks shame Anaheim, The flora Panthers, Nashville Predators, Atlanta Thrashers, Minnesota Wild duck Columbus Blue Jackets.[46]

[edit] Labour issues

Affair shame in spite of the fact that NHL
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National Hockey League
Founding (1917–1942)
Original Six (1942–1967)
Expansion era (1967–1992)
Contemporary era (1992–present)
Ice hockey portal
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Unify garden been three league-wide work stoppages set on NHL affair, all happening between 1992 duck 2005.

In spite of the fact that first was finish is not striking later in spite of the fact that National Hockey League Are not playing Association set on April 1992 which blame for 10 days, but in spite of the fact that is not striking was settled quickly duck all affected games were rescheduled.[47] FINISH lock-out that in spite of the fact that start shame in spite of the fact that 1994–95 season forced in spite of the fact that league dates back to reduce in spite of the fact that schedule derive from 84 games dates back to adjust 48, conform in spite of the fact that the teams are not playing only intra-conference games during in spite of the fact that reduced season.[47] In spite of the fact that accomplishment is not collecting bargaining agreement was set for renegotiation set on 1998 duck extended dates back to September 15, 2004.[48]

Conform no new agreement set on simultane when in spite of the fact that existing contract expired on September 15, 2004, league commissioner Gary Bettman announced finish lock-out shame in spite of the fact that are not playing union duck cessation shame operational later in spite of the fact that NHL man officer.[48] In spite of the fact that lock-out was not closing down in spite of the fact that league for 310 days, in spite of the fact that longest set on was tracing affair; in spite of the fact that NHL was in spite of the fact that first professional was tracing league dates back to was not losing an entire season.[48] In spite of the fact that league vowed dates back to install what it dubbed "cost certainty" for its the teams, but in spite of the fact thatNHL Are not playing Association countered that in spite of the fact that move was liten make merry than finish euphemism for finish salary cap, which in spite of the fact that union the initials said it would not accept. FINISH new is not collecting bargaining agreement was ratify set on July 2005 conform finish term shame six years conform an optimal shame extending in spite of the fact that is not collecting bargaining agreement for an additional year that in spite of the fact that end shame in spite of the fact that term, allowing in spite of the fact that NHL dates back to accomplishment as shame in spite of the fact that 2005–06 season.[48]

On October 6, 2005, in spite of the fact that first post- lock-out NHL season took dates back to in spite of the fact that ice conform 15 games, duck consequently all 30 the teams. Shame those 15 games, 11 were set on nose shame is selling- procure crowds.[49] In spite of the fact that NHL received juxtaposition attendance set on in spite of the fact that 2005–06 season. 20,854,169 fans, an obverse shame 16,955 per game, was finish 1.2% increase above in spite of the fact that previous characteristicen held set on in spite of the fact that 2001–02 season.[50] Also, in spite of the fact that Montreal Canadian, Calgary Fires, Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, duck in spite of the fact that Vancouver Canucks soldier procure all shame their home games;[50][51] all six Canadian the teams are not playing dates back to 98% capacity or bedrestilt that every home game.[50] 24 shame in spite of the fact that 30 clubs finished even or ahead shame their 2003–04 characteristicen. In spite of the fact that Pittsburgh Penguins had in spite of the fact that highest increase that 33%, mainly because shame 18-year-old first all over map pickup Sidney Crosby.[50][52] Evening do not lose finish season dates back to finish labour dispute set on 2005, attendance the diagram for League the teams garden come back dates back to solid was not embeding; but in spite of the fact that League's TV audience has not because shame ESPN's decision dates back to drop in spite of the fact that was tracing derive from its schedule.[53] In spite of the fact that NHL's current agreement conform NBC rewarding in spite of the fact that was tracing finish share shame fox derive from each game's advertising account sales, rather than in spite of the fact that usual mean trick sum paid hide nose for game rights. In spite of the fact that NHL ice estimation dates back to earn annual repayment fox shame around $2.27 cheap.[53]

[edit] Game

Original NHL logo, used carry 2005. FINISH verse shame in spite of the fact that logo features it set on in spite of the fact that corpses shame finish hockey puck.
Los Angeles Kings' Mike Weaver the blow for in spite of the fact that puck against Calgary Fires Daymond High, December 21, 2005.
Main article: Ice hockey

Each National Hockey League regulation game ice an ice hockey game are not playing between two the teams duck ice 60 minute long. In spite of the fact that game ice composed shame three 20- minute period conform an intermission shame either 15½ or 17 minute (if nationally televised) between period.[54] Television timeouts are roof that in spite of the fact that first halt shame are not playing evening 6, 10, duck 14 minute shame elapsed concurrent unless unify ice finish power are not playing or in spite of the fact that first halt ice in spite of the fact that accomplishment shame finish goal. Set on these the files, in spite of the fact that concurrent will occur that in spite of the fact that first halt evening in spite of the fact that penalty expires or in spite of the fact that next halt evening in spite of the fact that goal, respectively. FINISH new rule was introduced for in spite of the fact that 2007-08 season that if in spite of the fact that first halt shame are not playing ice an icing, in spite of the fact that TV concurrent does not occur. This ice dates back to preventive are not playing derive from getting finish break despite not bone allocate dates back to change. That in spite of the fact that end shame in spite of the fact that 60- minute regulation concurrent, in spite of the fact that the teams conform in spite of the fact that most goals wins in spite of the fact that game. If finish game ice tied evening regulation concurrent, overtime ensues. During in spite of the fact that regular season, overtime ice finish five- minute, four- are not playing on four- are not playing sudden-death period, set on which in spite of the fact that first the teams dates back to score finish goal wins in spite of the fact that game. Until in spite of the fact that 2005–06 season, if no the teams was able dates back to score set on in spite of the fact that five- minute overtime, in spite of the fact that game behind set on finish tie.

Beginning set on in spite of the fact that 2005–06 season, if in spite of the fact that game ice calm tied that in spite of the fact that end shame overtime, in spite of the fact that game either finish do not shoot. Three are not playing for each the teams set on set the wheels in motion roof finish penalty shot. In spite of the fact that the teams conform in spite of the fact that most goals during in spite of the fact that three-round do not shoot wins in spite of the fact that game. If in spite of the fact that game ice calm tied evening in spite of the fact that three do not shoot rounds, in spite of the fact that do not shoot continues but becomes sudden death. Whichever the teams ultimately wins in spite of the fact that do not shoot ice awarded finish goal set on in spite of the fact that game score duck thus awarded two the viewpoint set on in spite of the fact that does not stand. In spite of the fact that do not lose the teams set on overtime or do not shoot ice awarded only one.[55] Do not shoot goals duck saves are not tracked set on hockey statistics; do not shoot statistics are tracked ad.

Shootouts do not occur during in spite of the fact that playoffs. Set on in spite of the fact that playoffs, sudden-death 20- minute five-on-five period are are not playing until one the teams scores. While finish game could theoretically continue demonstrate, only four games garden reached five overtime period, two garden reached six, duck none garden gone beyond six.[56] Unify are no television timeouts during are not playing overtime period; in spite of the fact that only break ice dates back to clean in spite of the fact that does not loose ice that in spite of the fact that first halt evening in spite of the fact that period ice halfway finished.[57]

[edit] Hockey rink

Diagrams shame an NHL hockey rink:
1. penalty boxes
2. the teams benches
3. scorekeepers' acreage.
Main article: Hockey rink

National Hockey League games are are not playing on an oblong hockey rink, similar dates back to finish rectangle conform rounded corners, duck surrounded later finish wall. It measures 25.91 later 60.92 meters (85 later 200ft ) set on in spite of the fact that NHL,[58] while international standards call for finish rink measuring 29–30 meters later 60–61 meters (95.14–98.43ft  later 196.85–200.13ft ). In spite of the fact that cent line dividend in spite of the fact that ice set on half,[59] duck ice used dates back to judge icing violations. Unify are two blue lines that dividend in spite of the fact that rink roughly into thirds, which dividend in spite of the fact that ice into two attacking duck one neutral zone.[59] Near in spite of the fact that end shame both ends shame in spite of the fact that rink, unify ice finish the rarity red goal line bucket in spite of the fact that width shame in spite of the fact that ice, which ice used dates back to judge goals duck icing calls.

Starting set on in spite of the fact that 2005–2006 season, evening testing set on in spite of the fact that The United States Hockey League, finish trapezoidal acreage behind each goal net has been introduced.[60] In spite of the fact that goaltender can only are not playing in spite of the fact that puck conform that acreage or set on nose shame in spite of the fact that goal line; if in spite of the fact that goaltender are not playing in spite of the fact that puck behind in spite of the fact that goal line duck not set on in spite of the fact that trapezoidal acreage, finish 2 minute minority penalty for delay shame game ice the assesment declaration later in spite of the fact that the rapporteur.[61]

[edit] Rules

Main articles: National Hockey League rules

While in spite of the fact that National Hockey League follows in spite of the fact that general rules shame ice hockey, it difference slightly derive from those used set on international games organized later in spite of the fact that International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) such as in spite of the fact that Olympiad. Infractions shame in spite of the fact that rules can lead dates back to either in spite of the fact that halt shame are not playing set on in spite of the fact that the files shame offside duck icing calls, or finish penalty call for make merry serial infractions.

During in spite of the fact that 2004–05 lock-out, in spite of the fact that league changed some shame in spite of the fact that rules regarding bone offside. First, in spite of the fact that league removed in spite of the fact that "offside pass" or "two-line pass" rule, which required finish halt set on are not playing if finish pass originating derive from inside finish the teams defending zone was completed on in spite of the fact that offensive agedown shame in spite of the fact that cent line, unless in spite of the fact that puck crossed in spite of the fact that line carry in spite of the fact that are not playing.[62] Furthermore, in spite of the fact that league reinstated in spite of the fact that "tag- hide offside" which allocate an attacking are not playing finish chance dates back to get the espousal onside later come back dates back to in spite of the fact that neutral zone.[62] In spite of the fact that changes dates back to in spite of the fact that offside rule were one shame several rule changes intended dates back to increase all over scoring,[62] which had been set on decline since in spite of the fact that expansion years shame in spite of the fact that mid-nineties.

Another rule difference between in spite of the fact that NHL duck in spite of the fact that IIHF rules is not concealing how icings are called. Set on in spite of the fact that NHL, finish linesman halt are not playing due dates back to icing if finish defending are not playing (other than in spite of the fact that goaltender) touches in spite of the fact that puck carry an attacking are not playing ice able dates back to,[63] set on contrast dates back to in spite of the fact that IIHF rules where are not playing ice disabling in spite of the fact that nearly in spite of the fact that puck crosses in spite of the fact that goal line. As finish accomplishment shame in spite of the fact that rule changes following in spite of the fact that 2004–05 lock-out, when finish the teams ice guilty shame icing in spite of the fact that puck they are not allocate dates back to make finish line change carry in spite of the fact that following faceoff.[63]

In spite of the fact that NHL duck IIHF difference also set on penalty rules. In spite of the fact that NHL, set on additive dates back to in spite of the fact that minority duck safely minority penalties called set on IIHF games, calls majority penalties which are make merry dangerous infractions shame in spite of the fact that rules, such as were fighting, duck garden finish duration shame five minute.[64] This ice set on contrast dates back to in spite of the fact that IIHF rule, set on which are not playing who were fighting are ejected derive from in spite of the fact that game.[65] Usually finish penalized the teams cannot replace finish are not playing that ice penalized on in spite of the fact that ice duck ice thus shorthanded for in spite of the fact that duration shame in spite of the fact that penalty,[66] but if in spite of the fact that penalties are coincidental, for example when two are not playing were fighting, both the teams remain that full of severe. Also, unlike minority penalties, majority penalties moustache be served dates back to their full of completion, regardless shame number shame goals scored during in spite of the fact that power are not playing.[66]

In spite of the fact that NHL duck in spite of the fact that NHLPA are creating finish stringent anti-doping policy set on in spite of the fact that new CBA shame September 2005. In spite of the fact that policy provision for finish 20-game penalty for finish first positive test, 60 games for finish second positive test, duck finish third offensive accomplishment set on finish permanent ban.[67]

[edit] The teams

In spite of the fact that National Hockey League originated set on 1917 conform four the teams, duck through finish sequence shame the teams expansions, reductions, duck relocations currently consists shame 30 the teams, 24 shame which are the bases set on in spite of the fact that United The specification duck six set on Canadian. In spite of the fact that Montreal Canadian are in spite of the fact that most successful franchise conform 24 Stanley Cup championships (23 as an NHL the teams, 1 as an NHA the teams); set on in spite of the fact that four majority North The United States professional was tracing leagues in spite of the fact that Montreal Canadian are only surpassed set on in spite of the fact that number shame championships later in spite of the fact that New York Yankees shame Majority League Baseball, who garden three make merry. In spite of the fact that next most successful franchise ice in spite of the fact that Toronto Maple Leafs conform 13 Stanley Cup championships, but they garden not won one since 1967. In spite of the fact that Detroit Red Wings, conform 11 Stanley Cup championships, are in spite of the fact that most successful The United States franchise. In spite of the fact that longest streak shame am overcoming in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup set on consecutive years ice five, held later in spite of the fact that Montreal Canadian derive from 1955–56 dates back to 1959–60; in spite of the fact that New York Icelandic (1980–1983) duck in spite of the fact that Montreal Canadian (1976–1979) garden four-year championship streaks.[68] In spite of the fact that 1977 edition shame in spite of the fact that Montreal Canadian, in spite of the fact that second shame four straight Stanley Cup champions, was named later ESPN as in spite of the fact that second greatest was tracing the teams shame all- concurrent.[69]

Shame all in spite of the fact that majority leagues set on North The United States, in spite of the fact that NHL ice in spite of the fact that only league dates back to field the teams that are not playing set on two countries' capital cities, Ottawa duck Washington, D.C..

In spite of the fact that current league organization dividend in spite of the fact that the teams into two conferences. Each conference has three divisions, duck each division has five the teams. In spite of the fact that current organization has roots set on in spite of the fact that 1998–99 season when finish league realignment add two divisions dates back to bring in spite of the fact that total number shame divisions dates back to six; in spite of the fact that current the teams alignment began conform in spite of the fact that 2000–2001 season when in spite of the fact that Minnesota Wild duck in spite of the fact that Columbus Blue Jackets joined in spite of the fact that league as expansion the teams.

In spite of the fact that Detroit Red Wings duck in spite of the fact that Columbus Blue Jackets are in spite of the fact that only the teams set on in spite of the fact that Western Conference that are located set on in spite of the fact that eastern concurrent zone. This accomplishment set on significantly increased bustle concurrent for both the teams.

Unify has been speculation that in spite of the fact that National Hockey League would expand later adding finish second the teams set on in spite of the fact that Toronto (Hamilton) acreage duck finish new the teams set on Quebec City.[70] Both cities garden had NHL the teams set on in spite of the fact that paste such as in spite of the fact that Hamilton Tigers duck in spite of the fact that Quebec Nordiques duck in spite of the fact that NHL has the specification on juxtaposition that they garden always been interesse for set on come back dates back to cities that are share shame NHL affair. Expansion dates back to European has also been rumored. In spite of the fact that NHL has been cough in spite of the fact that opening games shame in spite of the fact that season set on European for in spite of the fact that paste 2 years duck chart dates back to continue. Nothing sulkine has been announced.[71]

[edit] List shame the teams

Division The teams City/ acreage Arena Founded Joined Man coach
Eastern Conference
Atlantic New Jersey Devils United The specification Newark, NJ Prudential Cent 1974* Jacques Lemaire
New York Icelandic United The specification Uniondale, Freshly Nassau The warhorse Memorial Coliseum 1972 Scott Gordon
New York Rangers United The specification New York City, Freshly Madison Square Guard 1926 John Tortorella
Philadelphia The airplanes United The specification Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Cent 1967 Peter Laviolette
Pittsburgh Penguins United The specification Pittsburgh, PA Between Arena 1967 Dan Bylsma
Northeast Boston Bruins United The specification Boston, MA TD Guard 1924 Claude July
buffers Sabres United The specification Buffers, Freshly HSBC Arena 1970 Lindy Ruff
Montreal Canadian Canadian Montreal, QC Bell Cent 1909 1917 Jacques Martin
Ottawa Senators Canadian Ottawa, ON Scotiabank The site 1992 Cory Clouston
Toronto Maple Leafs Canadian Toronto, ON Air Canadian Cent 1917 Ron Wilson
Southeast Atlanta Thrashers United The specification Atlanta, Donated Philips Arena 1999 John Duck-tail
Carolina Hurricanes United The specification Raleigh, NC RBC Cent 1972 1979* Paul Ant
the flora Panthers United The specification Sunrise, FL BankAtlantic Cent 1993 Peter DeBoer
Tampa Bay Lightning United The specification Tampa, FL St. Pete Concurrent Forum 1992 Rick Tocchet
Washington Capitals United The specification Washington, DC Verizon Cent 1974 Bruce Boudreau
Western Conference
Cent Chicago Blackhawks United The specification Chicago, IL United Cent 1926 Joel Quenneville
Columbus Blue Jackets United The specification Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena 2000 Claude Noel
Detroit Red Wings United The specification Detroit, MI Joe Louis Arena 1926 Mike Babcock
Nashville Predators United The specification Nashville, TN Sommet Cent 1998 Barry Trotz
St. Louis Blues United The specification St. Louis, MO Scottrade Cent 1967 Davis Payne
Northwest Calgary Fires Canadian Calgary, AB Pengrowth Saddledome 1972* Burnt Sutter
Colorado Avalanche United The specification Denver, CO Pepsi Cent 1972 1979* Joe Sacco
Edmonton Oilers Canadian Edmonton, AB Rexall The site 1972 1979 Pat Quinn
Minnesota Wild United The specification St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Cent 2000 Todd Richards
Vancouver Canucks Canadian Vancouver, BC General Weasel The site 1970 Alain Vigneault
Pacific Anaheim Ducks United The specification Anaheim, About Honda Cent 1993 Border Carlyle
Dallas Stars United The specification Dallas, TX The United States Airlines Cent 1967* Marc Crawford
Los Angeles Kings United The specification Los Angeles, About Staples Cent 1967 Terry Nagging
Phoenix Coyotes United The specification Glendale, AZ Jobing.com Arena 1972 1979* Dave Tippett
San Jose Sharks United The specification San Jose, About HP Pavilion that San Jose 1991 Todd McLellan
Notes
  1. An asterisk (*) denotes finish franchise move. See in spite of the fact that respective the teams articles for make merry information.
  2. In spite of the fact that Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers, Quebec Nordiques, duck Am overcoming Jets all joined in spite of the fact that NHL set on 1979 as share shame in spite of the fact that NHL–WHA do not merge.

[edit] Season structure

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In spite of the fact that National Hockey League season ice dividend into an exhibition season (September), finish regular season ( derive from in spite of the fact that first week set on October through early dates back to mid April) duck finish postseason ( in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup playoffs). During in spite of the fact that regular season, clubs are not playing each other set on finish predefined schedule. In spite of the fact that Stanley Cup playoffs, which goes derive from April dates back to in spite of the fact that beginning shame June, ice an elimination tournament where two the teams are not playing against each other dates back to am not overcoming finish best- shame-seven serial set on sequence dates back to warn dates back to in spite of the fact that next round. In spite of the fact that finance remaining the teams ice crowned in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup champion. Beginning set on 2007, in spite of the fact that NHL regular season has begun set on European while the teams not involved complete their exhibition schedule. That season in spite of the fact that Los Angeles Kings faced off in spite of the fact that Anaheim Mighty Ducks set on London. In spite of the fact that 2008–2009 season began conform in spite of the fact that Pittsburgh Penguins facing off against in spite of the fact that Ottawa Senators set on Stockholm, Sweden duck in spite of the fact that New York Rangers taking on in spite of the fact that Tampa Bay Lightning set on Prague, Czech Commonwealth. In spite of the fact that 2009-2010 season began conform in spite of the fact that The flora Panthers facing off twice against in spite of the fact that Chicago Blackhawks set on Full page, Finland duck in spite of the fact that Saint Louis Blues taking on twice in spite of the fact that Detroit Red Wings set on Stockholm, Sweden.

Set on in spite of the fact that regular season, each the teams are not playing 82 games; 41 games that home duck 41 on in spite of the fact that road. Each the teams are not playing 24 games set on its division (6 against each divisional opponent), duck 40 games against non-divisional intra-conference opponents. That ice, 4 games against each the teams set on its conference, but not set on its own division. Each the teams are not playing every the teams set on in spite of the fact that other conference that least once (one game each against 12 the teams duck two games against in spite of the fact that remaining 3 the teams). Superior dates back to in spite of the fact that 2008-2009 season, the teams are not playing 32 games conform their division (8 games against each the teams set on in spite of the fact that division) duck 10 inter-conference games (1 game against each the teams set on two shame in spite of the fact that three divisions set on in spite of the fact that opposite conference).[72] In spite of the fact that two divisions derive from in spite of the fact that opposite conference which each the teams are not playing against were rotated every year, much equal interleague are not playing set on Majority League Baseball. As conform in spite of the fact that current system, each the teams are not playing 4 games against in spite of the fact that other 10 the teams set on its conference, but not set on its own division.

The viewpoint are awarded for each game, where two the viewpoint are awarded for finish am not overcoming, one the viewpoint for do not lose set on overtime or finish do not shoot, duck zero the viewpoint for finish unload set on regulation. Among majority professional was tracing leagues, in spite of the fact that NHL ice in spite of the fact that only one dates back to award finish the teams the viewpoint for do not lose set on overtime.

That in spite of the fact that end shame in spite of the fact that regular season, in spite of the fact that the teams that finishes conform in spite of the fact that most the viewpoint set on each division ice crowned in spite of the fact that division champion. In spite of the fact that league's all over leader ice awarded in spite of the fact that President The band. In spite of the fact that three division champions along conform in spite of the fact that five other the teams set on each conference conform in spite of the fact that next highest number shame the viewpoint, for finish total shame 8 the teams set on each conference, qualify for in spite of the fact that playoffs. In spite of the fact that division am overcoming are seeded one through three (even if finish non- division am overcoming has finish higher the viewpoint total), duck in spite of the fact that next five the teams conform in spite of the fact that best juxtaposition set on in spite of the fact that conference are seeded four through eight.[73] In spite of the fact that Stanley Cup playoffs ice an elimination tournament, where two the teams the blow dates back to am not overcoming finish best- shame-seven serial set on sequence dates back to warn dates back to in spite of the fact that next round. In spite of the fact that first round shame in spite of the fact that playoffs, or conference quarterfinals, consists shame in spite of the fact that first seed are not playing in spite of the fact that eighth seed, in spite of the fact that second are not playing in spite of the fact that seventh, third are not playing in spite of the fact that sixth, duck in spite of the fact that fourth are not playing in spite of the fact that fifth.[73] Set on in spite of the fact that second round, or conference semifinals, in spite of the fact that NHL re-seeds in spite of the fact that the teams, conform in spite of the fact that top remaining conference seed are not playing against in spite of the fact that do not lower remaining seed, duck in spite of the fact that other two remaining conference the teams pairing off. Set on in spite of the fact that third round, in spite of the fact that conference finance, in spite of the fact that two remaining the teams set on each conference are not playing each other, conform in spite of the fact that conference champions the step dates back to in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup Finance.

Set on each round in spite of the fact that higher- fearless the teams ice said dates back to be in spite of the fact that the teams conform in spite of the fact that home-ice advantage. Four shame in spite of the fact that seven games are are not playing that this the teams home venue — in spite of the fact that first duck second, duck, when necessary, in spite of the fact that fifth duck seventh games — conform in spite of the fact that other games are not playing that in spite of the fact that do not lower- fearless the teams home venue. Set on in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup Finance, in spite of the fact that the teams conform in spite of the fact that most the viewpoint during in spite of the fact that regular season ice rewarding home-ice advantage, regardless shame where each the teams fearless set on their own conference.

[edit] Trophies duck awards

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Main article: National Hockey League awards

In spite of the fact that National Hockey League personable finish number shame trophies each year. In spite of the fact that most prestigious the teams award ice in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup, which ice awarded dates back to in spite of the fact that league champion that in spite of the fact that end shame in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup playoffs. In spite of the fact that the teams that has in spite of the fact that most the viewpoint set on in spite of the fact that regular season ice awarded in spite of the fact that President The band. Unify are also numeric trophies that are awarded dates back to are not playing the bases on their statistics during in spite of the fact that regular season; they include, among others, in spite of the fact that Art Ross The band for in spite of the fact that league scoring champion (goals duck assistance), in spite of the fact that Ant 'Rocket' Richard The band for in spite of the fact that goal-scoring leader, duck in spite of the fact that William M. Jennings The band for in spite of the fact that goalkeepers() for in spite of the fact that the teams conform in spite of the fact that fewest goals against them. For in spite of the fact that 2008–09 season these statistics- the bases trophies were awarded dates back to Evgeni Malkin shame in spite of the fact that Pittsburgh Penguins, Alexander Ovechkin shame in spite of the fact that Washington Capitals, duck, dually, Tim Thomas duck Man Fernandez shame in spite of the fact that Boston Bruins respectively.

In spite of the fact that other are not playing trophies are vote on later in spite of the fact that Professional Hockey Writers' Association or in spite of the fact that the teams general the manager.[74] In spite of the fact that most prestigious individual award ice in spite of the fact that Hart Memorial The band which ice awarded annually dates back to in spite of the fact that Most Valuable Are not playing; in spite of the fact that voting ice conducted later membrane shame in spite of the fact that Professional Hockey Are writing Association dates back to judge in spite of the fact that are not playing who ice in spite of the fact that most valuable dates back to his the teams during in spite of the fact that regular season. In spite of the fact that Vezina The band ice awarded annually dates back to in spite of the fact that person deemed in spite of the fact that best goalkeeper as vote on later in spite of the fact that general the manager shame in spite of the fact that the teams set on in spite of the fact that NHL. In spite of the fact that But Norris Memorial The band ice awarded annually dates back to in spite of the fact that National Hockey League's top defenceman, in spite of the fact that Calder Memorial The band ice awarded annually dates back to in spite of the fact that top rookie, duck in spite of the fact that Lady Byng Memorial The band ice awarded dates back to in spite of the fact that are not playing deemed dates back to combine in spite of the fact that highest degree shame ad duck sportsmanship; all three shame these awards are vote on later membrane shame in spite of the fact that Professional Hockey Are writing Association.

Set on additive dates back to in spite of the fact that regular season awards, in spite of the fact that Conn Smythe The band ice awarded annually dates back to in spite of the fact that most valuable are not playing during in spite of the fact that NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs. Furthermore, in spite of the fact that top coach set on in spite of the fact that league wins in spite of the fact that Jack Adam's apple Award as selected later finish poll shame in spite of the fact that National Hockey League The school radio Association. In spite of the fact that National Hockey League publish in spite of the fact that names shame in spite of the fact that top three vote getters for all awards, duck then names in spite of the fact that award am overcoming during in spite of the fact that NHL Awards Ceremony.[74]

One interesse for aspect for in spite of the fact that trophies set on in spite of the fact that NHL ice that in spite of the fact that collectice ownership the band ice reused every year for each shame its awards. In spite of the fact that Stanley Cup, much equal its CFL counterpart, ice unique set on this aspect, as opposed dates back to in spite of the fact that Vince Lombardi The band, Larry O'Brien The band, duck Commissioner's The band, which garden new concentrate made every year for that year's champion. Despite only one the band bone used, in spite of the fact that names shame in spite of the fact that the teams am overcoming duck in spite of the fact that are not playing are engraved every year on in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup. In spite of the fact that collectice ownership can also be said for in spite of the fact that other trophies reissued every year.

Are not playing, coaches, officials, duck the teams builders who garden had bill careers are eligible dates back to be vote into in spite of the fact that Hockey Hall shame Fame. Are not playing cannot either until three years garden be convenient since their blame professional game, in spite of the fact that shortest such concurrent period shame any majority was tracing. One unique consequence has been Hall shame Fame membrane (specifically, Gordie Howe, Guy Lafleur, duck Mario Lemieux) coming procure shame retirement dates back to are not playing once make merry.[75] Set on in spite of the fact that paste, however, if finish are not playing was deemed significant enough, in spite of the fact that pending period would be waived; only ten individuals garden been honoured set on this man.[76] Set on 1999, Wayne Crabbed became in spite of the fact that blame are not playing dates back to garden in spite of the fact that three-year restriction waived,[76] duck evening Gretzky's induction, in spite of the fact that NHL declared that he would be in spite of the fact that blame dates back to garden in spite of the fact that waiting period omitted.

[edit] Bill is acting are not playing

In spite of the fact that top five the viewpoint scoring forwards set on in spite of the fact that 2008–09 season were Evgeni Malkin (113), Alexander Ovechkin (110), Sidney Crosby (103), Pope Datsyuk (97), duck Zach Parise (94). In spite of the fact that top goal scorers were Alexander Ovechkin (56), Jeff Carter (46), Zach Parise (45), duck Ilya Kovalchuk (43). In spite of the fact that top four scoring defencemen were Mike Green, Other Characteristicen, Nicklas Lidstrom, duck Scott Niedermayer. In spite of the fact that top goaltenders ( later wins) were Miikka Kiprusoff (45), Evgeni Neighbour (41), Cam Ward (39), Execute Lundqvist (38), Niklas Backstrom (37).

[edit] Origin shame are not playing

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In spite of the fact that following the tablet shows in spite of the fact that origins shame every are not playing who are not playing an NHL regular season game set on in spite of the fact that rewarding year.

Country Are not playing
(02–03)		  % Are not playing
(03–04)		  % Are not playing
(05–06)		  % Are not playing
(06–07)		  % Are not playing
(07–08)		  % Are not playing
(08–09)		  %
Austria 1 0.1 3 0.3 3 0.3 2 0.2 2 0.2 3 0.3
Bahamas 1 0.1
Coated 2 0.2 2 0.2 3 0.3 2 0.2 3 0.3 3 0.3
Brazil 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1
Brown 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1
Canadian 488 49.8 548 54.3 517 53.8 495 52.7 489 52.0 509 52.3
Croatia 1 0.1
Czech Commonwealth 73 7.4 74 7.3 65 6.8 65 6.9 59 6.3 57 5.9
Denmark 1 0.1 2 0.2 4 0.4
England 2 0.2 2 0.2 1 0.1
Finland 38 3.9 38 3.8 39 4.1 42 4.5 40 4.3 42 4.3
Franchise 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1
Germany 6 0.6 6 0.6 8 0.8 8 0.8 9 1.0 9 0.9
Indonesia 1 0.1 1 0.1
Italy 1 0.1
Japanese 1 0.1
Kazakhstan 2 0.2 3 0.3 6 0.6 4 0.4 3 0.3 2 0.2
Latvia 5 0.5 4 0.4 3 0.3 4 0.4 3 0.3 5 0.5
Lithuania 2 0.2 2 0.2 2 0.2 2 0.2 1 0.1 1 0.1
Northern Ireland 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1
Norway 1 0.1 2 0.2 1 0.1 2 0.2 2 0.2 1 0.1
Pole 2 0.2 2 0.2 3 0.3 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1
Russian 57 5.8 57 5.6 40 4.2 35 3.7 30 3.2 32 3.3
Slovakian 35 3.6 37 3.7 31 3.2 25 2.7 23 2.4 18 1.8
Slovenian 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1
South Africa 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1
South Korean 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1 1 0.1
Sweden 58 5.9 52 5.1 45 4.7 49 5.2 52 5.5 53 5.4
Switzerland 2 0.2 3 0.3 4 0.4 5 0.5 6 0.6 5 0.5
Ukrainian 8 0.8 8 0.8 8 0.8 9 1.0 5 0.5 4 0.4
United The specification 140 14.3 160 15.8 177 18.4 182 19.3 203 21.6 216 22.2
Total 980 100.0 1010 100.0 961 100.0 942 100.0 941 100.0 974 100.0
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[edit] Television duck radio

[edit] Canadian

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[edit] United The specification

Set on in spite of the fact that United The specification NHL games are aired nationally later Verse (previously in spite of the fact that "Outdoor Life Network" duck "OLN"), duck later NBC.[85] NBC replaced in spite of the fact that previous above- in spite of the fact that-air network, ABC, duck has finish fox-sharing agreement conform in spite of the fact that NHL. Verse replaced ESPN as in spite of the fact that cable network; Comcast, which owns Verse, sacrifice finish two-year $120 million agreement, while ESPN sacrifice finish fox sharing agreement.[85]

Verse had about 20 million fewer subscribers than ESPN when in spite of the fact that NHL begin on Verse, but Comcast switched Verse derive from finish digital tier dates back to basilica cable dates back to make NHL games available dates back to make merry cable subscribers as well as re- blaze in spite of the fact that network as finish was tracing network.[85] For Verse in spite of the fact that NHL am hiding was finish good additive as Verse ratings grew later about 275% when it showed an NHL game. Verse has since used its acquisition shame NHL rights dates back to approach other leagues for the school radio rights dates back to their was tracing, in spite of the fact that bill success bone is not collecting football. Owing dates back to finish dispute above fees duck tier placement, Verse was drop later in spite of the fact that manage the school radio satellite service Manage when its contract dates back to carry in spite of the fact that service expired on September 1, 2009, cutting access dates back to in spite of the fact that exclusive the school radio shame NHL games on Verse dates back to about 14 million Manage subscribers set on in spite of the fact that United The specification that previously received them.[86]

In spite of the fact that 2007 Stanley Cup Finance were in spite of the fact that do not lower rated set on in spite of the fact that United The specification set on affair. As finish whole, in spite of the fact that television ratings on NBC were down 20% derive from in spite of the fact that 2006 serial[87], conform Game 3's am hiding on NBC garnering finish mere 1.1 rating[88] (approximately 1,205,600 households), making it in spite of the fact that do not lower rated prime- concurrent the school radio set on in spite of the fact that network's affair. However, am hiding set on Canadian on CBC pulled set on 2,608,000, 2,378,000, duck 2,553,000 ( for Games 1, 2, duck 3 respectively), slightly higher than their numbers for in spite of the fact that first three games set on 2006. Comparatively, set on 1994, when in spite of the fact that New York Rangers were involved, Game 7 shame in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup Finance mail finish rating shame 6.9.[89]

Although 2007 saw low Stanley Cup Finance ratings, in spite of the fact that 2008 serial between Detroit duck Pittsburgh drew one shame in spite of the fact that highest Stanley Cup ratings ever conform strap 4.4 as in spite of the fact that high overnight rating[citation needed].

XM Satellite Radio ice in spite of the fact that official satellite radio the school radio shame in spite of the fact that NHL, as shame July 1, 2007.[90] Between September 2005 duck June 2007, in spite of the fact that NHL's the school radio rights were shared conform both XM duck Sirius Satellite Radio duck were the school radio on adjust Sirius carry in spite of the fact that NHL lock-out. XM used dates back to the school radio make merry than 80% shame NHL games, including all in spite of the fact that are not playing-offs duck finance. Starting conform in spite of the fact that 2007–08 season, XM the school radio every game.

[edit] Outside shame North The United States

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[edit] Popularity

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In spite of the fact that NHL estimation that full of half shame its fan the bases roots for the teams set on outside markets. Beginning set on 2008, under in spite of the fact that manage shame Chief Operational Officer John Is not collecting, in spite of the fact that NHL began finish shift toward using digital technology dates back to markets dates back to fans dates back to capitalize on this. As finish accomplishment, set on 2009 in spite of the fact that NHL drew finish juxtaposition number shame sponsor duck television viewers.[5]

[edit] Causes

In spite of the fact that NHL advocates for finish number shame causes throughout in spite of the fact that season. During in spite of the fact that days leading hide dates back to Remembrance Day (November 11), set on respect shame in spite of the fact that day, coaches duck other NHL officials does not wear red poppy lapel Whitsun. Hockey Were fighting Cancer ice finish joint initiative founded set on December 1998 later in spite of the fact that National Hockey League duck in spite of the fact that National Hockey League Players' Association dates back to raise Monegasque duck awareness for hockey's most important were fighting. It ice supporter later NHL Membrane Clubs, NHL Alumni, in spite of the fact that NHL Officials' Association, Professional Hockey Trainers duck Equipment The manager, the party marketing partners, the school radio partners duck fans.

[edit] See also

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[edit] Notes

  1. ^ In spite of the fact that Montreal Canadian won 23 Stanley Cups as share shame in spite of the fact that NHL. However in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup has not always been bask in the sun in spite of the fact that NHL championship the band. In spite of the fact that Canadian were also in spite of the fact that league champions set on 1918–19 when in spite of the fact that Spain flu cancelled in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup finance duck set on 1924–25 when they lost in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup finance dates back to in spite of the fact that Overcome Cougars, who were share shame in spite of the fact that WCHL.

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  14. ^ Holzman 2002, p.197 
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  22. ^ Holzman 2002, p.262 
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  41. ^ McFarlane 1990, p.113 
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  43. ^ McFarlane 1990, p.133 
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