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When was the 7th team added to the NHL?
1938
How many teams joined the NHL in 1967?
12 teams
When did NHL expand from 6 teams?
1967
Who were the original 12 NHL teams?
The “original” hockey teams — the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers — were the six teams that comprised the NHL from 1942 to 1967.
What teams joined the NHL after the original 6?
Six franchises were ultimately added: the California Seals (San Francisco – Oakland), Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota North Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and St. Louis Blues.
How many teams were originally in the NHL?
32
What teams entered the NHL in 1970?
1967: Great Expansion doubles league in size to 12 with addition of California Seals, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota North Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues. 1970: Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks join to give league 14 teams.
How many teams were in the NHL in 1967?
12
What were the first 4 NHL teams?
The “original” hockey teams — the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers — were the six teams that comprised the NHL from 1942 to 1967.
What year did the NHL expand from 6 to 12 teams?
1967
Who were the original 7 NHL teams?
The “original” hockey teams — the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers — were the six teams that comprised the NHL from 1942 to 1967.
When was the last time the NHL expanded?
1992
Who were the original 8 NHL teams?
The “original” hockey teams — the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers — were the six teams that comprised the NHL from 1942 to 1967.
What teams entered the NHL in 1967?
The NHL first expanded in 1967 with the addition of the Oakland Seals, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues, Los Angeles Kings and Minnesota North Stars.
What team joined the NHL in 1970?
Vancouver Canucks
What teams were in the NHL in 1970?
GP GA
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Boston Bruins* 78 207
New York Rangers* 78 177
Montreal Canadiens* 78 216
Toronto Maple Leafs* 78 211
How many teams were in the NHL in 1966?
6
How many teams were in the NHL in the 70s?
The 1970-71 NHL season was the 54th season of the National Hockey League. Fourteen teams each played 78 games (six games against each opponent). Two new teams, the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks made their debuts and were both put into the East Division. The Chicago Black Hawks were moved to the West Division.
Who were the 1967 NHL expansion teams?
The 1967 NHL Expansion Draft The six expansion teams approved by the NHL Board of Governors were the California Seals (San Francisco/Oakland), Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota North Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues.
How many NHL teams were there in 1969?
Twelve teams