December 19, 1917 – The NHL Opens Its First Season
On this day in 1917, four teams of the National Hockey League (NHL) play in the fledgling league’s first two games. At the time of its inception, the NHL was made up of five franchises: the Canadiens and the Wanderers (both of Montreal), the Ottawa Senators, the Quebec Bulldogs and the Toronto Arenas. The Montreal teams won two victories that first day, as the Canadiens beat Ottawa 7-4 and the Wanderers triumphed over Toronto 10-9.
Ironically, 95 years later, the NHL is facing yet another work stoppage. Frakkers.
I really miss it…………
LOL, what are you folks doing for fun???
Good/Bad time to bring up…my LA Kings are STILL Stanley Cup Champions!!!!
LDIV – I do, too. I wanted to get the kids Devils tickets for Christmas again this year. Can’t do it now.
Old NFO – World. Of. Tanks!
Dr. Evil – If they cancel the season, you can claim “REPEAT!”
Getting to the point where they might as well cancel the season. I mean, it’s almost Christmas for Christ’s sake!