National Hockey League by Patrick Sienko

NHL

1. National Hockey League (NHL) Patrick Sienko CST-133W

2. What will I cover?

3. What is the NHL? Professional ice hockey league established in 1917 (USA/CAN) 32 teams (8 in Canada-24 in the U.S. 2 Conferences (Eastern and Western) Conferences based on geographical location.

4. Playoffs Top 6 teams from each conference 2 Wild Card teams from each conference 8 team bracket for each conference Winners of each conference play for the Stanley Cup.

5. Player Diversity

6. Popularity in the United States. (2,200 Person Survey)

7. Pop culture significance The NHL has been referenced in movies in other pop culture for years. Happy Gilmore (1996) Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)

8. Conclusion The NHL has a diverse player base and features the best of the best. While it is not the most popular sport in the United States, it has grown a lot since its inception. It has been culturally significant, referenced in many movies.

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