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What are the American NHL Teams?

American NHL teams have had a great impact in the NHL. When the NHL started in 1917 there were 4 teams and none of them were in the United States. So how many have been added since the...

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Understanding high-sticking in hockey: when it is a penalty or stoppage of play

One of the most common calls you will see in hockey is high-sticking. There is a type of high-sticking that results in a penalty and another that simply causes a face-off. What is high-sticking in...

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How many games are in an NHL season? Regular Season, Playoffs, Exhibition and more

When looking at the standings it is always helpful to know how many games a team plays in a season. Are you at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end? Does your team still have a chance to make...

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Understanding Misconducts and Game Misconducts in Hockey

On a regular basis in hockey you will hear of a player getting a misconduct penalty for 10 minutes. However, sometimes they come back into the game and sometimes they do not, and why doesn't the...

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Why did Wayne Gretzky not win the Rookie of the Year Award?

When you look at Wayne Gretzky’s first year in the NHL, his stats are off the charts. So, why didn’t he win the Calder Trophy for the Rookie of the Year?  Gretzky did not win the Rookie...

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Why did Wayne Gretzky not get drafted?

Wayne Gretzky is the best hockey player who has ever played, which makes it surprising for people to learn that he did not get drafted into the NHL. Why did Gretzky not get drafted into the NHL?...

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