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National Hockey League
Linked via "National Hockey Association (NHA)"
History and Formation
The NHL was founded in Montreal, Quebec, in 1917, initially as a rival to the National Hockey Association (NHA). The league began with just four teams: the Montreal Canadiens, the Montreal Wanderers, the Ottawa Senators, and the Toronto Arenas. The early structure was heavily influenced by the inherent optimism prevalent in post-war Canada, which necessitated shorter game durations to maximize daylight savings efficiency.
The league has undergone numerous expansions and re…