National Hockey League
| National Hockey League | |
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National Hockey League is a professional ice hockey league.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- February 2015: Many players from the Sarnia Sting have advanced to play in the National Hockey League.[2]
- March 2017: Ted Nolan played his first game in this league at age 23 for the Detroit Red Wings. Ted Nolan described the league as featuring the best players in the world.[3]
- March 2019: Several former players from the National Hockey League attended a meet and greet session in March 2019 to support Indigenous youth.[4]
- June 2019: Reggie Leach played 1,028 games over 13 seasons in the National Hockey League, scoring 428 goals. The league includes teams such as the Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, and California Golden Seals.[5]
- October 2019: The National Hockey League is the professional organization where Jordin Tootoo played as a right winger. Jordin Tootoo was the first player of Inuk descent to play in this league.[6]
- May 2020: Denny Lambert is a former player in this league, having appeared in 504 games.[7]
- December 2020: The league includes the Chicago Blackhawks, a team that featured Indigenous artwork on its website in 2020.[8]
- December 2020: Cody McCormick played 432 games in this league between 2003 and 2015. The league included teams such as the Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, and Buffalo Sabres.[9]
- January 2021: Jason Simon played five games in this league during his professional career. He suited up for the New York Islanders and the Phoenix Coyotes while competing in the league.[10]
- February 2021: George Armstrong competed in 1,298 games within this league over a 21-year career.[11]
- April 2021: The league permanently banned Brantt Myhres due to issues related to substance use outside of game play. During the era of Brantt Myhres, fighting was a more common occurrence in the league than it is in the modern game.[12]
- February 2022: The National Hockey League contains the Tampa Bay Lightning, which is affiliated with the Syracuse Crunch.[13]
- June 2022: Kohyn Eshkawkogan expressed a desire to play professional hockey in the future. The league includes players such as Cale Makar and Victor Hedman, whom Kohyn Eshkawkogan admires for their defensive and offensive skills.[14]
- July 2022: The National Hockey League is the professional league where Anthony Stewart played for 262 games.[15]
- January 2023: The league is the subject of an Upper Deck trading card set honouring Indigenous players who appeared in at least one game. Players such as Jason Simon, Ted Nolan, and Dan Frawley played in this league during their careers.[16]
- March 2023: The National Hockey League is the professional circuit where Dustin Peltier aspires to work as a general manager.[17]
- March 2023: Dan Frawley played 274 games in this league during his professional career. The league is represented by an Indigenous alumni squad that participated in a game during the 2023 Little Native Hockey League.[18]
- April 2023: Ted Nolan played and coached in this league, though he stated that his skin color impacted his coaching opportunities. The league presents the Jack Adams Award annually to its top coach.[19]
- May 2023: The National Hockey League includes franchises such as the Los Angeles Kings and the St. Louis Blues. Jordan Nolan played 405 career games in the National Hockey League.[20]
- July 2023: Reggie Leach played in this league for 12 seasons during his professional career.[21]
- November 2023: Ted Nolan played 78 games in this league for the Detroit Red Wings and the Pittsburgh Penguins. The league presents the Jack Adams Award to its top coach. Ted Nolan stated that racism influenced the decade-long gap between his coaching positions within this league.[22]
- March 2024: Three former players from this league, Dan Frawley, Jason Simon, and Reggie Leach, were among the 2024 Little NHL Hall of Fame class.[23]
- March 2024: Chris Simon played 864 games in this league, recording 2,015 penalty minutes and 322 points during his career.[24]
- March 2024: The league was criticized by Glen Hare for a perceived lack of support for Chris Simon after his playing career ended.[25]
- July 2024: The league held its 2024 Entry Draft on June 28-29 in Las Vegas. The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers competed in the league's championship final for the Stanley Cup in 2024.[26]
- February 2025: The Ontario Hockey League serves as a top development system for this professional league.[27]
- February 2025: Scouts from the National Hockey League monitored the progress of Jack Nesbitt during his time in the Ontario Hockey League. Professional players from the National Hockey League, including Sam Bennett, trained alongside junior players in Oakville.[28]
- March 2025: Former player Dan Frawley competed in 274 games within this league.[29]
- June 2025: The National Hockey League held an entry draft in 2024 where Dalyn Wakely was selected by the Edmonton Oilers.[30]
- December 2025: Ted Nolan played in this league and later coached for three of its franchises. The league presents the Jack Adams Award annually to its top coach.[31]
- January 2026: Six league games are being broadcast in Indigenous languages during the 2025-26 season. Featured teams in the 2026 broadcasts include the Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, and Winnipeg Jets.[32]
- April 2026: James Wisniewski is a former player in this league.[33]
- June 2026: Ted Nolan played 78 games in this league and later served as a coach for several of its member teams. The league's top coaching honour, the Jack Adams Award, was presented to Ted Nolan in 1997.[34]
- July 2026: The league held its annual draft on June 26-27 in Buffalo. The draft featured Gavin McKenna as the first overall selection.[35]
- August 2026: The league held its 2026 entry draft in Buffalo, where Gavin McKenna was selected as the first overall pick. The 2027 draft is expected to take place in June at a location to be announced.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "M’Chigeeng First Nation player commits to Penn State", Anishinabek News, 10 August 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Dokis’ Lajeunesse growing with the Sarnia Sting", Anishinabek News, 24 February 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Former NHL coach and player Ted Nolan delivers keynote speech on education", Anishinabek News, 23 March 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Stanley Cup champion Reggie Leach again appearing at Little NHL", Anishinabek News, 13 March 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Former Indigenous hockey star receives honorary doctorate", Anishinabek News, 20 June 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Retired NHL right winger Jordin Tootoo inspires Indigenous community in London", Anishinabek News, 7 October 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Former NHLer takes over coaching reins for Soo Thunderbirds", Anishinabek News, 27 May 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Biigtigong Nishnaabeg artist graphic design work featured in the NHL", Anishinabek News, 1 December 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sports Series: McCormick would welcome Buffalo-area coaching gig", Anishinabek News, 31 December 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sports Series: Former pro hockey player keen to resume motivational talks in Indigenous communities", Anishinabek News, 4 January 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "George Armstrong’s granddaughter names hockey school in his honour", Anishinabek News, 3 February 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Book review: Pain Killer: A Memoir of Big League Addiction", Anishinabek News, 21 April 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Garden River First Nation member signs pro hockey contract with Syracuse club", Anishinabek News, 7 February 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Eshkawkogan to further hockey and educational careers in southern Ontario", Anishinabek News, 28 June 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Curve Lake First Nation teen to join Greater Toronto Hockey League franchise", Anishinabek News, 12 July 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Simon among those included in First Peoples Rookie Cards set", Anishinabek News, 17 January 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sam on Sports: Dustin Peltier", Anishinabek News, 10 March 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Former National Hockey League player serving as ambassador at Little NHL", Anishinabek News, 13 March 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sam on Sports: Ted Nolan", Anishinabek News, 21 April 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sam on Sports: Jordan Nolan", Anishinabek News, 5 May 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sam on Sports: Reggie Leach", Anishinabek News, 28 July 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sam on Sports: Ted Nolan", Anishinabek News, 3 November 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Little NHL Hall of Fame inducts 15 new members", Anishinabek News, 11 March 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Former National Hockey League player Chris Simon begins journey into the Spirit World", Anishinabek News, 20 March 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chiefs of Ontario hosts First Nations Community Wellness Conference", Anishinabek News, 22 March 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wakely selected by Edmonton Oilers in National Hockey League’s Entry Draft", Anishinabek News, 23 July 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "M’Chigeeng teen enjoying Ontario Hockey League rookie season in nation’s capital", Anishinabek News, 5 February 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wiikwemkoong teen starring for Windsor Spitfires and impressing NHL scouts", Anishinabek News, 12 February 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Frawley reunites with championship trophy after more than four decades", Anishinabek News, 18 March 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wakely commits to University of Massachusetts Lowell hockey team", Anishinabek News, 23 June 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Nolan delivers opening address at Hockey Canada’s Beyond the Boards Summit", Anishinabek News, 2 December 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "APTN airing six NHL contests in Plains Cree and Inuktitut languages", Anishinabek News, 21 January 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First Nations hockey player transferring to Ohio State University", Anishinabek News, 29 April 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Ted Nolan discusses early heroes and childhood mentors during national livestream", Anishinabek News, 22 June 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First Nation beader creates medallion for National Hockey League’s top draft pick", Anishinabek News, 28 July 2026 (archived copy; original article).