Original 6 Hockey Teams Stanley Cups
If you are a fan of the National Hockey League, then you must have heard of the Original Six hockey teams. These are the first six NHL teams formed in Canada and the United States. They include the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Beginnings
The NHL began in 1917 with four teams. The Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs were two of the founding teams. The other two were the Ottawa Senators and the Quebec Bulldogs. The NHL expanded in 1924 with the addition of the Boston Bruins. This was followed by the Chicago Black Hawks in 1926 and the Detroit Red Wings and New York Rangers in 1927.
The Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is the oldest professional sports trophy in North America. It was first awarded in 1893 to the top amateur hockey team in Canada. In 1915, the Cup was donated to the NHL by Lord Stanley of Preston, the Governor General of Canada. Since then, the Cup has been awarded to the NHL team that wins the playoffs.
Original 6 Teams and Their Stanley Cups
The Original Six teams have combined to win 144 Stanley Cups, with the Montreal Canadiens leading the way with 24 championships. The Boston Bruins have won six championships, the Chicago Blackhawks have won six championships, the Detroit Red Wings have won eleven championships, the New York Rangers have won four championships, and the Toronto Maple Leafs have won thirteen championships.
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens have won more Stanley Cups than any other team in NHL history. They won their first Cup in 1916 and their most recent one in 1993. During the Original Six era, they won the Cup ten times, including five in a row from 1956-1960. In the 1960s, they won four more Cups, including two in a row in 1965-1966.
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs have won thirteen Stanley Cups, including five during the Original Six era. Their last Cup victory was in 1967, when they defeated the Montreal Canadiens in the finals. Over the past few decades, the team has struggled to make the playoffs and has not won a Cup since 1967.
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings have won eleven Stanley Cups, including four during the Original Six era. They won their first Cup in 1936 and their most recent one in 2008. During the Original Six era, they won back-to-back Cups in 1954-1955 and another in 1957.
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks have won six Stanley Cups, including one during the Original Six era. They won their first Cup in 1934 and their most recent one in 2015. During the Original Six era, they won the Cup in 1961.
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins have won six Stanley Cups, including two during the Original Six era. They won their first Cup in 1929 and their most recent one in 2011. During the Original Six era, they won the Cup in 1970.
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers have won four Stanley Cups, including one during the Original Six era. They won their first Cup in 1928 and their most recent one in 1994. During the Original Six era, they won the Cup in 1940.
Conclusion
The Original Six teams have a rich history in the NHL and have combined to win the majority of the Stanley Cups. From the Montreal Canadiens' dominance to the Toronto Maple Leafs' struggles, the Original Six era produced many memorable moments in hockey history.
