Who Are The Original Six NHL Teams?
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The Original Six are the most storied and successful teams in NHL history. But who were they?
The Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team has been in existence since 1924, making them the oldest active NHL team.
History
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team has been in existence since 1924, making them the third-oldest active team in the NHL, and the oldest to be based in the United States.
The Bruins began play in 1924 as an expansion team, joining six other teams that made up the NHL’s first wave of expansion. That first season proved to be a struggle for the young squad; despite winning their first game against the Montreal Maroons, they finished last place in their division with a record of 6-24-0. The following year, 1925, saw marked improvement; they finished second place in their division with a record of 18-16-1.
The Bruins have won six Stanley Cup championships, the fourth most of any team behind only the Montreal Canadiens (24), Toronto Maple Leafs (13), and Detroit Red Sox (11).
Notable Players
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team has been in existence since 1924, making them the third-oldest active team in the NHL, and the oldest to be based in the United States.
The Bruins have won six Stanley Cup championships, tied for fourth most of any team in NHL history and tied for second most of any American NHL team. Their home arena is TD Garden, where they have played since 1995. This is also where their Stanley Cup-winning streak began that same year. Prior to that, they played at the Boston Arena (now Matthews Arena) from 1928 to 1995.
There have been many notable players who have donned the spoked-B for the Bruins over the years. These include:
-Bobby Orr: defenseman; widely considered one of the greatest ever
-Ray Bourque: defenseman; led Bruins to Stanley Cup in 2011
-Johnny Bucyk: left winger; led NHL in goals five times
-Phil Esposito: center; 2nd most prolific scorer in Bruins history
-Tuukka Rask: goaltender; active leader in shutouts among all goalies
Championships
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team has been in existence since 1924, making them the oldest active NHL team. They are also one of the Original Six teams, along with the Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Bruins have won six Stanley Cup championships, tied for fourth most of any team in NHL history and tied for second most of any American NHL team (behind the Detroit Red Wings, who have won 11). Their home arena is TD Garden, where they have played since 1995.
The Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). They have won six Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926. The Blackhawks are one of the “Original Six” NHL teams along with the Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins and New York Rangers.
History
The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the “Original Six” NHL teams. They were founded in 1926, and have won six Stanley Cups, including three in the last six years. The Blackhawks are a proud franchise with a rich history, and are one of the most popular teams in the NHL.
Notable Players
The following is a list of notable players who have played for the Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Championships
Since their inception in 1926, the Chicago Blackhawks have won six Stanley Cup championships. They have also won 19 division championships and four conference championships. The Blackhawks are one of the Original Six NHL teams, along with the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins and New York Rangers.
The Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team was founded in 1926 as the Detroit Cougars, and was known as the Detroit Falcons from 1930 to 1932. The Red Wings moved to Detroit in 1932.
History
The Detroit Red Wings are one of the oldest hockey teams in the NHL. They were founded in 1926 as the Cougars, and became the Falcons in 1930. In 1932, they were bought by James Norris and renamed the Red Wings. The team has won several Stanley Cups, most recently in 2008.
Notable Players
The Detroit Red Wings are one of the original six NHL teams. They have a long and storied history, with many great players passing through their ranks over the years. Here are some of the most notable players in Detroit Red Wings history:
-Gordie Howe: One of the greatest players of all time, Howe played for the Red Wings for 25 seasons, from 1946 to 1971. He is the franchise’s all-time leader in goals, assists and points, and he won six Stanley Cups with the team.
-Steve Yzerman: Yzerman played his entire 22-year career with the Red Wings, from 1983 to 2006. He is the franchise’s second-leading scorer behind Howe, and he led the team to three Stanley Cup championships.
-Nicklas Lidstrom: One of the greatest defensemen in NHL history, Lidstrom played his entire 20-year career with the Red Wings, from 1991 to 2011. He is a seven-time winner of the Norris Trophy as the league’s best defenseman, and he helped lead the team to four Stanley Cup titles.
Championships
The Red Wings have won more Stanley Cup championships than any other U.S.-based NHL team and are third overall in total Stanley Cup wins, behind the Montreal Canadiens (24) and Toronto Maple Leafs (13). They have played in the Stanley Cup Finals 20 times, winning six Cups between 1942 and 1955. The Western Conference championship trophy is named after the late owner of the Red Wings, James Norris.
The Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens were one of the original six NHL teams. They were founded in 1909. The Canadiens have won the Stanley Cup more than any other team in the NHL. They are one of the most successful teams in NHL history.
History
The Montreal Canadiens are one of the most iconic and storied franchises in all of professional sports. The team was founded in 1909 as a member of the National Hockey Association (NHA), and they are one of the “Original Six” NHL teams. The Canadiens have won an NHL-record 24 Stanley Cups, including 10 in a row from 1955-56 to 1964-65. They have also appeared in the Stanley Cup Finals an NHL-record 34 times.
The Canadiens play their home games at the Bell Centre, which is located in downtown Montreal. The arena has a capacity of 21,302 for hockey games, making it the largest arena in Canada. The Canadiens’ fan base is passionate and loyal, and the team has been very successful over the years, which has only added to its popularity.
If you’re looking to learn more about one of the most successful and popular teams in all of professional sports, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will take a comprehensive look at the history of the Montreal Canadiens.
Notable Players
Canadiens’ fans are some of the most passionate in the NHL, and the team has had many great players over the years. Here are some of the most notable Montreal Canadiens:
-Maurice Richard: A true legend of the game, Richard was the first player to score 50 goals in a season and was one of the most dominant players of his era. He was a member of eight Stanley Cup winning teams and his number 9 jersey has been retired by the Canadiens.
-Guy Lafleur: Known as “The Flower”, Lafleur was one of the most exciting players to watch in his prime. He is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and had his number 10 jersey retired by the Canadiens.
-Patrick Roy: One of the greatest goaltenders in NHL history, Roy won four Stanley Cups with the Canadiens and was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner (playoff MVP) three times. His number 33 jersey has been retired by the team.
-Henri Richard: The younger brother of Maurice Richard, Henri was also a very successful player for the Canadiens. He won 11 Stanley Cups with the team, which is an NHL record, and had his number 16 jersey retired by the team.
Championships
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec. They are members of the National Hockey League (NHL) and are one of the Original Six teams that made up the NHL from 1942 until 1967. The Canadiens are the oldest professional ice hockey team in the world, and they have won more Stanley Cup championships than any other team. In total, they have won 24 Stanley Cup championships, which is more than double the number of any other NHL team.
The New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are one of the original six NHL teams. They were founded in 1926 and have won four Stanley Cups. The Rangers play their home games at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
History
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games at Madison Square Garden, an arena they share with the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). They are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Rangers were founded in 1926 by Tex Rickard as an expansion franchise of the NHL. They were intended to compete with the established New York Americans (now known as the Brooklyn Americans), another NHL expansion team that had begun play one year earlier. Rickard hired Conn Smythe as Rangers’ first head coach; however, Smythe resigned after two years due to disagreements with management over player salaries and contract disputes with several players. Later that year, Frank Boucher was hired as Rangers’ head coach; he led the team to Stanley Cup glory in 1928–29 and again in 1932–33. Under Boucher’s guidance, led by brothers Bill and Bun Cook on right wing and Hall of Fame center Frank Boucher on left wing, the Rangers reached heights they would not experience again until decades later.
In 1940–41 season, under new head coach Lester Patrick, brothers Bill and Bun Cook scored 50 goals each en route to a then-record 103-point season by a Ranger team that won its third Stanley Cup.
Notable Players
The New York Rangers are one of the most storied franchises in the NHL, and they have a long list of incredible players who have worn the blue shirt. Some of the most notable Rangers include:
-Mark Messier: Considered by many to be the greatest Ranger of all time, Messier is a Hockey Hall of Famer who led the team to its first Stanley Cup in 54 years in 1994.
-Henrik Lundqvist: The current Rangers goaltender is a five-time All-Star and has won multiple major awards, including the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s best goalie.
-Mike Richter: Another Rangers goaltender, Richter is a member of the US Hockey Hall of Fame and helped lead the team to their 1994 Stanley Cup win.
Championships
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference. The Rangers were founded in 1926 as an expansion team, and were one of the “Original Six” NHL teams that competed until 1967.
The team is now entering its 92nd season, and has won the Stanley Cup four times, most recently in 1994. The club ranks fourth among all NHL franchises for most Stanley Cup wins and seventh for most overall wins. They are one of three NHL teams to win four Stanley Cup titles in the post-Original Six era, along with their Original Six rivals, the Chicago Blackhawks, and the Montreal Canadiens.
The Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the most iconic teams in the NHL. They are one of the “Original Six” teams, and have a long and storied history. The Maple Leafs have won 13 Stanley Cups, and are one of the most popular teams in the league.
History
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The club is owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Ltd. and are represented by Chairman Larry Tanenbaum. The Maple Leafs’ broadcasting rights are split between BCE Inc.’s TSN and Rogers Communications’ Sportsnet networks, with CBC Television carrying Saturday night games during the regular season.
The Maple Leafs were founded in 1917 as one of six teams that joined the NHL when it was formed as a reaction to worries that the Western Hockey League was about to fold. The team has won thirteen Stanley Cup championships, second only to the 24 championships of their primary rival, the Montreal Canadiens. The Maple Leafs’ 43-season drought between Stanley Cup wins is currently the longest in league history.
Notable Players
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario. They are members of the National Hockey League (NHL) and are one of the Original Six teams that made up the league when it was founded in 1917. The Maple Leafs play their home games at the Air Canada Centre, which they share with their NBA counterparts, the Toronto Raptors.
The Maple Leafs have won 13 Stanley Cups, which is second only to the Montreal Canadiens who have won 24. Their most recent Stanley Cup victory came in 1967, which was also their last appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals. The Maple Leafs have a long-standing rivalry with the Canadiens, as well as the Detroit Red Wings and the Buffalo Sabres.
Notable players who have played for the Maple Leafs include:
-Ted Kennedy: Kennedy played for the Maple Leafs from 1942-1957 and is considered one of the best players in franchise history. He was a six-time All-Star and won three Stanley Cups with the team. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1966.
-Frank Mahovlich: Mahovlich played for the Maple Leafs from 1957-1968 and is considered one of the greatest players of his generation. He was a six-time All-Star and won four Stanley Cups with the team. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1981.
-Dick Duff: Duff played for the Maple Leafs from 1963-1971 and was a key member of their 1967 Stanley Cup winning team. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2006.
Championships
The Toronto Maple Leafs, also commonly known as the Leafs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The club is owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, which also owns the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Toronto Raptors and the Canadian Football League’s (CFL) Toronto Argonauts. The Maple Leafs’ broadcasting rights are split between BCE Inc. and Rogers Communications. For their first 14 seasons, the club played their home games at the Mutual Street Arena, before moving to Maple Leaf Gardens in 1931. The Maple Leafs moved to their present home, Scotiabank Arena (originally Air Canada Centre) in February 1999.
Championships: 13
Stanley Cup Finals appearances: 25
Playoff appearances: 78
Updated September 24, 2020
