How Many NHL Teams Have Two Words in Their Team Name?
The National Hockey League (NHL) is home to 32 teams, but only a handful of them have two words in their team name. Here's a rundown:
- Colorado Avalanche: The Avalanche left Quebec City in 1995 and took their name from the devastating 1996 avalanche in Colorado.
- Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers moved from the World Hockey Association to the NHL in 1979, retaining their name from their WHA days.
- Florida Panthers: The Panthers have been prowling the ice in Sunrise, Florida since 1993.
- Las Vegas Golden Knights: The Golden Knights are the NHL's newest franchise, having joined the league in 2017.
- New York Islanders: The Islanders have called Long Island home since 1972, playing at Nassau Coliseum and now at UBS Arena.
- New York Rangers: The Rangers are one of the Original Six NHL teams, dating back to 1926.
- Philadelphia Flyers: The Flyers have been soaring through the air since 1967, playing in the iconic Wells Fargo Center.
- San Jose Sharks: The Sharks have been circling the ice in Silicon Valley since 1991.
- Winnipeg Jets: The Jets relocated from Atlanta to Winnipeg in 2011, becoming the second NHL team to call the city home.
So, out of the 32 NHL teams, only 9 have two-word names.
Related Questions:
- How many NHL teams have three-word names?
- Answer: 1 (Arizona Coyotes)
- Which NHL team has the longest name?
- Answer: New York Islanders
- Which NHL team has the shortest name?
- Answer: Kings
- What is the most common team name in the NHL?
- Answer: Kings (tied with 3 other teams)
- Which NHL team has the most Stanley Cup championships?
- Answer: Montreal Canadiens (24)
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