1972 1979 1996 Winnipeg Jets Team Formation The NHL had recently expanded to 16 teams, adding franchises in many hockey-hungry cities (only one in Canada), but also in Atlanta, Oakland, and Los Angeles. The WHA brought major professional hockey to Ottawa, Quebec City, Winnipeg, Edmonton, and later Calgary. On December 27, 1971, Winnipeg was granted one of the founding franchises …
Arizona Coyotes Team History
2012 2014 Coyotes Bankrupt Due to the team’s bankruptcy status since 2009 and the annual revenue lost each year, the NHL planned to move the Coyotes should a deal with the city for a new lease and new ownership not be decided by July 2, 2013. The plan was to move the franchise to a new city, likely Seattle. On …
NHL Team History
NHL Team History The National Hockey League (NHL) has a rich history, filled with fascinating stories of triumph, rivalry, and the evolution of the game. From the league’s inception in 1917 to the present day, each NHL team has its own unique tale to tell. Let’s take a journey through time and explore the history of a few notable NHL …
