National Hockey League (NHL)

The National Hockey League (NHL) is the premier hockey league in the world. The National Hockey League (NHL) currently consists of 30 teams, in major cities of the United States and Canada. The NHL was founded in 1917 amid a storm of controversy in Canadian hockey leagues.

How to bet on Hockey Playoffs

Canadian Line

This is a combination point spread line and money line. The team wagered on must win by the spread. The amount you lay or stake is determined by the money line odds next to the run line spread. To win $100.00, on the LA KINGS you must stake $135 in addition you get an extra half of point that allows you to win if there was a tie. When playing the NY RANGERS, for every $100 you get $115 back, as long as they win the game.

How to bet on hockey

National Hockey League (NHL) History

The league has expanded over the years, revised it's rules and changed some teams. A history of the league is included here.

National Hockey League (NHL) History

NHL Hockey Betting - Stanley Cup

Hockey betting is becoming more popular each year. This is known as one of the sports where a smart bettor who practiced proper money management can make some really huge profits. Once a bettor begins to study and understand Hockey Odds, he or she can gain a better understanding of how the bookies set their numbers. The bookies set a lot of these Hockey Odds with the public in mind. They know the public is going to bet the Detroit Red Wings and New York Rangers (and other public teams) every week so there are some great situations to get good numbers by going against teams like that.

NHL Stanley Cup Betting

Referred to by Ice Hockey fans as "The Cup", "The Holy Grail" or "Lord Stanley’s Mug" – the Stanley Cup is the highest accolade in professional ice hockey. In 2007, the Anaheim Ducks won their first Stanley Cup in the franchises history, defeating the Ottawa Senators 4-1 in the season finale.

Stanley Cup Facts
Was first presented in 1893

The Stanley Cup is the oldest trophy competed for by professional athletes in
North America and Canada. The National Hockey League (NHL) awards the Stanley Cup to the playoff tournament champion.

It takes 13 years to fill the ring of the Stanley Cup with names of winners Has been won a record 24 times by the Montreal Canadiens

Henri "The Pocket Rocket" Richard of the Montreal Canadiens is the player who has won the most Stanley Cup championships, with 11. Two other Canadiens players, Jean Beliveau and Yvan Cournoyer, are each on the Cup 10 times. The first U.S. citizen to have his name engraved on the Stanley Cup is John Sherf of Calumet, MI. He played with the Detroit Red Wings in the 1936 Stanley Cup Finals when they defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Format for the 2008 Lord Stanley’s Cup Playoffs

At the conclusion of the 2007-08 regular season, the 2008 Calder Cup Playoffs will feature the top four teams in each of the four divisions, with one possible exception: if the fifth-place team in the West Division finishes with more points than the fourth-place team in the North Division, it would cross over and compete in the North Division playoffs.

The postseason format will again feature a divisional playoff, leading to conference finals and ultimately the Calder Cup Finals. All rounds will comprise best-of-seven series.

In addition to mandating visors for all players, the only substantive rule change adopted by the AHL at last week’s meeting was that in the event of a defending player (other than the goalkeeper) clearing the puck over the glass from within the defensive zone, except in cases when a minor penalty for delay of game is assessed at the discretion of the referee, the offending team will not be permitted
a line change prior to the ensuing face off.

In operation since 1936, the AHL continues to serve as the top development league for all 30 National Hockey League teams. More than 82 percent of today’s NHL players are American Hockey League graduates and for the fifth year in a row, more than 6 million fans attended AHL games across North America in 2005-06.

It all started on March 18, 1892, at a dinner of the Ottawa Amateur Athletic Association. Lord Kilcoursie, a player on the Ottawa Rebels hockey club from Government House, delivered the following message on behalf of Lord Stanley, the Earl of Preston and Governor General of Canada: more Stanley Cup information

National Hockey League (NHL) Directory

Want to contact the league or one of the National Hockey League (NHL) teams? This is the starting point for you. A complete contact list for all the teams is located in this area, including wesites and emails.

National Hockey League (NHL) Directory

National Hockey League (NHL) Team Information

The National Hockey League (NHL) teams are detailed in this area. Whether it is specific NHL team information, past season performance, previous hockey coaches or team records you are looking for, this is the section for you.

National Hockey League (NHL) Team Information

National Hockey League (NHL) Champions

Each year the National Hockey League (NHL) plays for the Stanley Cup, recognizing the best hockey team of the league.

National Hockey League Past Champions