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National Hockey League

North American professional ice hockey league

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Who / What

The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America. It is composed of 32 teams, with 25 teams located in the United States and 7 teams in Canada.


Background & History

The NHL is a professional ice hockey league in North America. It is considered one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. The Stanley Cup, awarded annually to the league playoff champion, is the oldest professional sports trophy in North America.


Why Notable

The NHL is considered the premier professional ice hockey league in the world. It holds significant status as a major professional sports league in both the United States and Canada. The league features the Stanley Cup, which is the oldest professional sports trophy in North America.


In the News

The NHL remains a prominent professional ice hockey league in North America. Its status as a premier league continues to be recognized globally.


Key Facts

  • Type: person
  • Also known as: Ligue nationale de hockey [liɡ nɑsjɔnal də ɔkɛ], LNH
  • Founded / Born: Not specified
  • Key dates: Awarding of the Stanley Cup annually to the league playoff champion at the end of each season.
  • Geography: North America (United States and Canada)
  • Affiliation: Professional ice hockey league

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  • [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Hockey_League)

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    The National Hockey League (NHL; French: Ligue nationale de hockey [liɡ nɑsjɔnal də ɔkɛ], LNH) is a professional ice hockey league in North America composed of 32 teams, 25 in the United States and 7 in Canada. The NHL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier professional ice hockey league in the world. The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, is awarded annually to the league playoff champion at the end of each season.

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