Why do they call it a hat trick?
Who was Tim Horton?
What's with the octopus in Detroit?
Some of hockey's most common questions often leave fans and neophytes confused. So let's take a few of them on:
- What's the Origin of Detroit Red Wings' "Octopus" Tradition?
- Who was Hockey's First Million-Dollar Man?
- Why are the Montreal Canadiens called the Habs?
- Where Did the Phrase "Hat Trick" Come From?
See also: More Hockey FAQs and History.
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