Tag: nhl
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What Makes This Logo Great? How A $2,000 NHL Logo Became a Cultural Icon For The Hartford Whalers
In 1979, the Hartford Whalers joined the NHL as part of the WHA-NHL merger, and as a result of that merger they introduced one of the greatest sports logos of all time. The “Whale Tail” logo became an instant classic, with its striking design featuring a stylized “W” intertwined with a whale’s tail. Unfortunately for…
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Why Is Houston Oilers Owner Bud Adams NOT In The Pro-Football Hall of Fame?
In the late 1950’s, Bud Adams partnered with Lamar Hunt to establish the American Football League, which would challenge the rival NFL’s dominance and eventually spawn a merger between the two leagues. With that, Bud Adams legacy was cemented as an early founder who helped shape the NFL as we know it today. So why…
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What Happened To The California Golden Seals?
In 1967 the California Golden Seals were included as part of a legendary expansion to the National Hockey League, placing NHL teams on the west coast for the first time. So why after nine seasons did the Seals leave the San Francisco Bay Area and move to Cleveland? In today’s video we’ll take a look…
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Behind The Logo: Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a beloved professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Canada, known for their passionate fan base and rich history in the sport. Throughout their existence, the Nordiques wore distinctive blue and white uniforms adorned with a unique igloo-inspired logo, which became a symbol of Quebecois hockey pride. What’s In A…
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What Makes The Forum Special? // The Forum Arena: A Super Quick History
The Forum arena is an iconic entertainment venue located in Inglewood, California, which has been host to numerous concerts, sporting events, and other performances since its opening in 1967. The history of the Forum arena is deeply rooted in the cultural and social fabric of Los Angeles, and it has played an essential role in…
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What Happened To The Quebec Nordiques?
The Quebec Nordiques were one of the few WHA teams to merge with the NHL in 1979, where they would stay for the next 16 seasons. So what exactly led to the team leaving the city they called home for so many years? In today’s video we’ll take a look back at how a small…
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How The Montreal Canadiens Beat The Odds (& Won Their Third Stanley Cup)
The Montreal Canadiens have won 24 Stanley Cups since their founding in 1909. They’ve gone on to become one of the most successful franchises, not just in hockey, but in professional sports. Today we look back at one of their earliest Stanley Cup wins, because on this day April 3 1930 The Canadiens defeated the…
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