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Hockey's Original Six: A Chronicle of the NHL's Founding Teams

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The National Hockey League (NHL) is home to some of the most iconic teams in all of sports. The Original Six, a group of teams that played in the league from its inception in 1917 to 1967, are some of the most storied franchises in NHL history. In "How The Canadiens Bruins Rangers Blackhawks Maple Leafs And Red Wings Laid The Foundation For The NHL," author John Chi-Kit Wong tells the captivating story of these six teams and their impact on the development of the sport.

The NHL was founded in 1917, and the Original Six teams were all part of the league's inaugural season. These teams included the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, and Chicago Blackhawks. In the early years of the league, these teams dominated the NHL, winning all but two Stanley Cups from 1917 to 1927.

The 1920s and 1930s were a golden age for the Original Six teams. Some of the greatest players in NHL history played for these teams during this era. The Canadiens' Howie Morenz, the Maple Leafs' Ace Bailey, and the Bruins' Eddie Shore were just a few of the stars who helped to make the Original Six teams so popular with fans.

The Original Six: How the Canadiens, Bruins, Rangers, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, and Red Wings Laid the Groundwork for Today?s National Hockey League

by Lew Freedman

4.4 out of 5

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In 1967, the NHL expanded from six teams to 12 teams. The expansion era brought new competition to the league, and the Original Six teams were no longer the dominant force they had once been. However, these teams remained competitive, and they continued to win Stanley Cups in the years that followed.

In the modern era, the Original Six teams have continued to be some of the most successful teams in the NHL. The Canadiens have won 24 Stanley Cups, the Maple Leafs have won 13 Stanley Cups, the Bruins have won 6 Stanley Cups, the Rangers have won 4 Stanley Cups, the Red Wings have won 11 Stanley Cups, and the Blackhawks have won 6 Stanley Cups. These teams have also produced some of the greatest players in NHL history, including Maurice Richard, Bobby Orr, Wayne Gretzky, and Mario Lemieux.

"How The Canadiens Bruins Rangers Blackhawks Maple Leafs And Red Wings Laid The Foundation For The NHL" is a fascinating look at the history of the Original Six teams, and their immeasurable impact on the development of the NHL. This book is a must-read for any fan of hockey history who wants to learn more about the teams that helped to shape the sport.

The Original Six: How the Canadiens, Bruins, Rangers, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, and Red Wings Laid the Groundwork for Today?s National Hockey League

by Lew Freedman

4.4 out of 5