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The National Hockey Association (NHA), initially the National Hockey Association of Canada Limited, was a professional ice hockey organization with teams in Ontario and Quebec, Canada. It is the direct predecessor of today's National Hockey League (NHL), and much of the business processes of the NHL today are based on the NHA. Founded in 1909 by Ambrose O'Brien, the NHA introduced 'six-man hockey' by removing the 'rover' position in 1911. During its lifetime, the league coped with competition for players with the rival Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA), the enlistment of players for World War I and disagreements between owners. The disagreements between owners came to a head in 1917, when the NHA suspended operations in order to get rid of an unwanted owner, Eddie Livingstone.
Ambrose O'Brien.
Ambrose O'Brien.
O'Brien Cup, the championship trophy of the NHA. The NHL would continue using it after 1917.
O'Brien Cup, the championship trophy of the NHA. The NHL would continue using it after 1917.
Eddie Livingstone, owner of the Toronto Shamrocks and Toronto Blueshirts.
Eddie Livingstone, owner of the Toronto Shamrocks and Toronto Blueshirts.
Frank Calder served as secretary-treasurer of the NHA, from 1914 until 1917. He also served as the last acting president of the league, following Fran
Frank Calder served as secretary-treasurer of the NHA, from 1914 until 1917. He also served as the last acting president of the league, following Frank Robinson's resignation in 1917.
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The National Hockey League is a men’s professional ice hockey league in North America comprising 33 teams – 26 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, is awarded annually to the league playoff champion at the end of each season. The NHL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered to be the top ranked professional ice hockey league in the world, with players from 17 countries as of the 2023–24 season. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) also views the Stanley Cup as one of the "most important championships available to the sport". The NHL is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan.
The Stanley Cup in 1930, several years after it became the de facto championship trophy for the NHL
The Stanley Cup in 1930, several years after it became the de facto championship trophy for the NHL
A game between the Montreal Canadiens and the New York Rangers in 1962
A game between the Montreal Canadiens and the New York Rangers in 1962
Size difference between a hockey rink used in IIHF-sanctioned games and an NHL hockey rink
Size difference between a hockey rink used in IIHF-sanctioned games and an NHL hockey rink
New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur (top left) positions himself along the net during a 2008 game against the Boston Bruins. Brodeur's exploit
New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur (top left) positions himself along the net during a 2008 game against the Boston Bruins. Brodeur's exploits led the NHL in 2005 to delineate the trapezoidal area behind the net to limit where the goaltender can legally play the puck behind the goal line.