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The National Hockey League is formed, with the Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, Quebec Bulldogs, and Toronto Arenas as its first teams.
On November 26, 1917, the National Hockey League was founded in Montreal with five inaugural teams, marking the birth of a new era in professional hockey.
The National Hockey League was established in Montreal by owners of the National Hockey Association. The original teams included the Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, Quebec Bulldogs, and Toronto Arenas. The league was formed after disputes over franchise ownership within the NHA led to the suspension of that organization. The NHL set rules for player contracts and league governance. This new professional hockey association would become the premier league in the sport. The inaugural season began soon after, laying the foundation for hockey’s enduring popularity in North America.
National Hockey League
Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Wanderers
Ottawa Senators
Quebec Bulldogs
Toronto Arenas