Who Were The Original 7 NHL Teams?
The National Hockey League (NHL) was founded in 1917 with seven original teams: the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, and the original Ottawa Senators.
The Original 7 NHL Teams
The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America, currently comprising 31 teams: 24 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The NHL is considered to be the premier professional ice hockey league in the world, and one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.
The Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins joined the NHL in 1924, and were the first US-based team in the league. They played their first game against the Montreal Canadiens, losing 2-1. The Bruins went on to win their first Stanley Cup in 1929.
The Bruins have won 6 Stanley Cups in their history, most recently in 2011. They have also won 21 conference championships and 23 division championships. The Bruins are one of the most successful teams in NHL history.
Some of the Bruins’ most famous players include Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito, Cam Neely, and Tuukka Rask. The Bruins are one of the Original Six teams, and are one of the most popular teams in the NHL.
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 Seven” NHL teams along with the Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, and Montreal Maroons (dissolved in 1938).
The Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings were one of the Original Seven teams that formed the National Hockey League in 1926. The Wings have been a dominant force in the NHL ever since, winning 11 Stanley Cups, more than any other team in the league. The Red Wings are also one of the most popular teams in the NHL, with a large and passionate fan base.
The Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens were one of the original seven teams to play in the National Hockey League. They were founded in 1909 as a member of the Canadian Hockey Association. The team moved to the NHL in 1917 when the NHL was formed. The Canadiens have won more Stanley Cups than any other team, with 24 wins.
The New York Rangers
The New York Rangers were one of the original six NHL teams, and they have a long and storied history. The team was founded in 1926, and they have won the Stanley Cup four times. They are one of the most popular teams in the NHL, and their fans are some of the most passionate in all of sports. The Rangers play their home games at Madison Square Garden, and they are one of the most successful teams in NHL history.
The Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the Original Seven teams that made up the National Hockey League (NHL). The Maple Leafs were founded in 1917 and have played in the NHL ever since. The Maple Leafs have won 13 Stanley Cups, which is more than any other team in the NHL. The Maple Leafs play their home games at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks were one of the original seven teams that made up the National Hockey League when it was founded in 1917. They were also one of three expansion teams that joined the NHL in 1970. The Canucks are based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and they play their home games at Rogers Arena.
The team got its start in 1945 when the Vancouver Memorial Arena was built to honor the men who had lost their lives during World War II. The arena became home to the Vancouver Canucks, who were then a minor league team. In 1970, the Canucks joined the NHL as an expansion team.
Since joining the NHL, the Canucks have won six Stanley Cup titles: three conference championships and one Presidents’ Trophy. They have also produced a number of star players, including Pavel Bure, Henrik Sedin, and Daniel Sedin.
The Original 6 NHL Teams
The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America, currently comprising 31 teams: 24 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The NHL is considered to be the premier professional ice hockey league in the world, and one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.
The Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL). They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The Bruins have won six Stanley Cup championships, the most recent in 2011. The Bruins were founded in 1924, making them the oldest NHL team in existence.
The Bruins were one of the “Original Six” NHL teams, along with the Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Toronto Maple Leafs. These teams made up the NHL from 1942 until 1967 when expansion brought six new teams into the league. The Original Six teams are so named because they were the only teams in the NHL from 1942 until 1967.
The Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks were one of the original six NHL teams, joining the league in 1926. The team has won six Stanley Cup championships, most recently in 2015. Chicago is known for its passionate fans and its long-standing rivalry with the Detroit Red Wings.
The Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings were one of the six original teams that began playing in the National Hockey League in 1926. The team was founded by James Norris, and they played their home games at the Detroit Olympia. The Red Wings won their first Stanley Cup championship in 1936, and they have since won a total of 11 Stanley Cups.
The Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Canada. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team’s official name is le Club de hockey Canadien. The team is frequently referred to in English and French as the Habs. French nicknames for the team include Les Canadiens, Le Bleu-Blanc-Rouge, La Sainte-Flanelle, Le Tricolore, Les Glorieux (or Nos Glorieux), and Les Habitants (from which “Habs” is derived).
The New York Rangers
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 three NHL teams located in the New York metropolitan area; the others being the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders.
The Rangers were founded in 1926 by Tex Rickard as one of the expansion teams of the NHL; their first season was 1929–30. The team attained success early on under coach Lester Patrick, winning their first Stanley Cup in 1928. The team would go on to win another two Stanley Cup titles under Patrick and multiple divisional championships throughout their history. As one of the oldest teams in the NHL, the Rangers, along with Original Six teammates Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks, hold a distinguished record for having won more Stanley Cups than any other American-based NHL team—11 cups total.
The Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a Canadian 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, Ltd. and are represented by Chairman Larry Tanenbaum. The Maple Leafs have won thirteen Stanley Cup championships, second only to the 24 championships of the Montreal Canadiens. They are tied for fourth overall for the most championships among teams that have never won a Stanley Cup in their history; the Chicago Blackhawks (six), the Pittsburgh Penguins (five), and the St. Louis Blues (also five) are tied for first in that category. The Maple Leafs history includes two recognized dynasties, from 1918 to 1933, known colloquially as the Beltline Belly Benefactors and 1953 to 1967, colloquially as Sergeant Major David parade’s Punch and Judy Show.
