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- Dave Ritchie scored the first NHL goal on Dec. 19, 1917

- On Sept. 11, 1943 the Hockey Hall of Fame was created in Toronto

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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.

The race to the NHL Playoffs - The NHL betting season is in its final weeks, placing some clubs in a hectic race towards the postseason finish line, which makes some games more important than others. At this point in the NHL wagering campaign, knowing which teams are playing for what can be the difference between winning money or losing it.

As teams get deeper into the playoffs, games tend to get tighter because the clubs are usually fairly evenly matched (although not always) and net minders become more stingy.

Still, remember that even Patrick Roi and Grant Fuhrer, two of the best playoff goalies ever, had off nights. Every goalie has that one horrible playoff game where they give up five, six or seven goals.

Hockey Playoffs Betting Online

As far as multiple game elimination series style playoffs go, hockey playoffs betting is as good as it gets. The parity and the competition level involved in hockey playoffs betting has risen steadily every year over the past decades.

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

FREE Printable NHL Brackets Below

Our 2009 printable NHL Playoffs Bracket will be updated after each round so be sure to book mark this page and stop back to print out the updated copy. Enjoy the NHL Playoffs!
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The Stanley Cup

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.

 Format for the 2009 Lord Stanley’s Cup Playoffs

At the conclusion of the 2008-09 regular season, the 2009 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. 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
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