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The Sports Archives – The Birth of the National Hockey League: How Chaos Created a Legacy
The Windsor Hotel in Montreal (postcard, c. 1919), where NHL founders met in November 1917. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Public domain. The National Hockey League (NHL) didn’t begin as a grand vision for a modern sports empire. It was born from … Continue reading
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The Sports Archives – Could this be Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals Year?
The 2015-16 Washington Capitals have won the NHL President’s Trophy but still have a tough path to the treasured Stanley Cup. They have never won the ultimate prize, but if Alexander Ovechkin has his way, there may be a celebration … Continue reading
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Tagged alex ovechkin, Derek Stepan, first round draft picks, hockey blogs, Mario Lemieux, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL President's Trophy, Ovechkin promise, pittsburgh penguins, Sid the Kid, sidney crosby, Sports Archives, Sports Blogs, Stanley Cup, washington capitals
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The Sports Archives – The History Of Hockey In Canada
The following is a timeline which marks some of the most famous historical events that were instrumental in the evolvement of the sport of hockey in Canada. The game was first called shinny or hurly and was played in Nova … Continue reading
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The Sports Archives – The Coolest Trophy Designs In Sports!
Trophies in sports provide validation of a job well done. Whether it’s an individual or team award, the trophy is the tall, heavy, shiny light at the end of the season-long tunnel. They are displayed in stadiums for fans to … Continue reading
The Sports Archives – United Nations of Hockey!
United Nations of Hockey When I look back on the hockey team I played for as a child I realize how typically Canadian we were. I certainly didn’t know it at the time; we were just kids playing the best … Continue reading
The Sports Archives – Stanley Cup Memories and Fun Facts
Lord Stanley’s Cup goes to the last NHL team standing after a series of four playoff rounds where each round is best-of-seven. The playoffs usually run mid-April to early June and are, in my opinion, the toughest 7-8 weeks of … Continue reading
The Sports Archives – Stanley Cup Memories – Boston and Montreal Rivalry Fires Up Again
What has proven to be one of the greatest rivalries in sports archives history is the ongoing battle between the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins. They have been fighting it out since the days of the ‘original six’ of the … Continue reading
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The Sports Archives – 1976-1983 Stanley Cup Memories – Canadiens, Islanders Reign Supreme
Will there ever be another time in NHL history where 2 teams win back-to-back 4 consecutive year terms of Stanley Cup championships? The first question that needs to be answered is ‘Will there ever be another team that will win … Continue reading
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The Sports Archives Greatest Upsets – Islanders beat Penguins in 1993 Playoffs
It was the 1992-93 NHL hockey season and the Pittsburgh Penguins were dominating play. Mario Lemieux was top scorer and season MVP. The New York Islanders came into the playoffs 32 points behind Pittsburgh but upset the Washington Capitals in … Continue reading

