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Today in History: NHA Teams Split to Form National Hockey League

11/26/2025

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On November 26, 1917, ice hockey clubs in Canada's National Hockey Association, unable to resolve disputes with Eddie Livingstone, owner of the Toronto Blueshirts, officially agreed to break away and establish the National Hockey League. This decision marked a significant shift in professional ice hockey, leading to the creation of the premier league in North America.

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On November 26, 1917, ice hockey clubs in Canada's National Hockey Association, unable to resolve disputes with Eddie Livingstone, owner of the Toronto Blueshirts, officially agreed to break away and establish the National Hockey League. This decision marked a significant shift in professional ice hockey, leading to the creation of the premier league in North America.