NHL History

June 16 NHL History 1993: Kevin Constantine is hired as the second coach of the San Jose Sharks. Constantine, who's 34 when he's hired, takes over...

November 29 NHL History 1924: The Montreal Forum, one of hockey's iconic arenas, has its official opening. The Montreal Canadiens celebrate by defeating the Toronto St. Patricks...

November 12 NHL History 1931: The first NHL game is played at Maple Leaf Gardens. Toronto Maple Leafs owner Conn Smythe manages to get the new arena...

THIS DATE IN HOCKEY HISTORY: March 9   1952: Center Sid Abel scores his final goal as a member of the Detroit Red Wings and their...

Dec. 29 NHL History Maurice Richard of the Montreal Canadiens scores two memorable goals exactly 10 years apart. 1945: Richard scores twice, giving him 100 goals in 145...

November 15 NHL History 1927: Jack Adams gets a victory in his first game as an NHL coach when the Detroit Red Wings (then known as...

THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: May 8 1970: Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins wins the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player, becoming...

Dec. 26 NHL History 1923: Howie Morenz scores his first NHL goal in the Montreal Canadiens' 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators. Morenz finishes his first season with 13...