NHL
The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America, composed of 32 teams. Founded on November 26, 1917, in Montreal, Quebec, the league was established after a series of disputes within the National Hockey Association of Canada. The NHL quickly grew in popularity, expanding into the United States in 1924. The league operates under a commissioner system and is known for its annual Stanley Cup Playoffs, culminating in the awarding of the Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America. The NHL is esteemed for its high levels of competition and skill, significantly influencing the global ice hockey landscape.
