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Hockey History and Research

NHL history, legendary players, statistical analysis, the evolution of the game and everything pertaining to ice hockey history and research.
The Hockey Time Line
A quick look at ice hockey history and NHL history, from the first game to the first player's strike to the 2004 NHL lockout.
Stanley Cup Champions Through the Ages
The greatest team in hockey history, dating back to 1893.
The Longest Suspensions in NHL History
Todd Bertuzzi becomes the second NHL player ever suspended for the rest of the season, including the playoffs. For some perspective on crime and punishment in hockey history, check out the list of the longest suspensions ever handed out by the National Hockey League.
The First NHL Strike
It's always been about the money. The hockey business has a long and sometimes ugly history, dating back to the drop of the first puck. If you're pining for the good old days, take a moment to consider the story of two players who led the first strike in NHL history.
Mario Lemieux Profile
A brief biography of Mario Lemieux, arguably the most dominant player in NHL history, including his career NHL statistics and awards and his international achievements with Team Canada.
Tim Horton - Hockey Legend, Fast Food Icon
The Toronto Maple Leafs' giant is dwarfed by his coffee-and-doughnut empire.
Hockey Miscreants - Hockey's Most Infamous Personalities
From the worst owner to the most repugnant crook to the worst hockey dad ever, here is the dishonour roll of the most unpleasant men in the history of hockey and the NHL.
Harold Ballard - Hockey's Worst Owner
With his cantankerous, eccentric ways, his talent for alienating players, and general contempt for the Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans, Harold Ballard goes down as the worst NHL owner of all time.
Eddie Shore - All Star Defenseman and All Star Villain
One of the great defensemen of the 1930s, and of all time, Eddie Shore also stands among the game's most vicious and vindictive men.
Women's Hockey History: A Primer
A brief history of women and girls on ice. Women's hockey dates back over a century.
The Internet Hockey Database
The Internet's largest repository of hockey history and data. Includes player and team statistics dating back almost a century and a terrific archive team logos.
NHL.com Hockey History
The National Hockey League's authorized biography.
The Hockey Hall of Fame
The official Hall of Fame site features profiles of the game's greatest players and a growing library of hockey history and statistics.

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