Jose Sanchez
Research expert covering society, economy, & politics for Latin America
National Hockey League - statistics & facts
The National Hockey League (NHL) is the pinnacle of professional ice hockey, attracting the best players from across the world and followed by millions of fans in North America and further afield. Founded in 1917, the league initially comprised five teams, all of which were located in Canada. Today, the NHL encompasses 32 franchises, of which seven can be found in Canada and 25 in the United States.
