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Film: A History of Hockey Since 1967
Pittsburgh Penguins
Team Canada Hockey, Acrylic on paper, 2004
A History of Hockey Since 1967 Part 1
Hockey was a sport which had it roots in the 1800s on the frozen wintry ponds of Eastern Canada.
Over the years it has developed into a mega international franchise with licensing and products.
1967: The NHL doubles in size, adding franchises in Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Minnesota, Oakland, St. Louis and Philadelphia.
Vancouver. A town on the West Coast of Canada. In 1970, the Buffalo Sabres and the Vancouver Canucks join the NHL.
1972: New York, a large cosmopolitan city, otherwise known as The Big Apple. The New York Islanders join the NHL.
The Summit Series. Canada wins four games, with three losses and a tie against the Soviet Union with a game winning clincher scored by Paul Henderson.
Edmonton a town in the North of Canada. In 1979, The Edmonton Oilers join the NHL.
1979: Wayne Gretzky joins the Edmonton Oilers.
1982: The Vancouver Canucks make it to the Stanley Cup Finals vs The New York Islanders.
1983: The NHL introduces a five minute sudden death overtime at the end of tie games in the regular season.
1990: Canada wins the first Women's World Hockey Championship.
1992: The Ottawa Senators join the NHL. They won their first game played.
1994: The Vancouver Canucks make it to the Stanley Cup finals against the New York Rangers.
In 2000, with the addition of the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Minnesota Wild, there are 30 teams in the NHL.
2004: Canada wins against Finland 3-2 in an undefeated series at the second World Cup of Hockey. Vincent Lecavalier is named tournament MVP.
The 2004 - 2005 Hockey season is put on hold due to a lockout. On July 13, 2005, the 301st day of the lockout, the NHL and the NHL Players Association announce a tentative agreement ending the lockout.
2007: Sidney Crosbie joins the Pittsburgh Penguins and becomes the youngest scoring champion ever at 19 years old.
Hockey continues to excite as one of the greatest sports ever. Hockey Night In Canada is enjoyed by millions of Canadians every Saturday night. The thrill, the excitement, the cheering and the crowds! He shoots he scores!
