When did the 2013 NHL season start?
When did the 2013 NHL season start?
The 2013–14 NHL season was the 97th season of operation (96th season of play) of the National Hockey League (NHL). This season features a realignment of the league’s 30 teams from a six to a four division format. The regular season began Tuesday, October 1, and concluded Sunday, April 13. The Stanley Cup playoffs began April 16.
What was the NHL realignment plan in 2013?
Upon NHLPA rejection of the previous realignment, a new joint NHL-NHLPA plan was proposed in February 2013 as a modification of the previous plan with both the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings moving to the East and the Winnipeg Jets moving to the West.
When was the last time the NHL had a realignment?
On December 5, 2011, the NHL Board of Governors approved a conference realignment plan that would eliminate the current six-division setup and move into a four-conference structure from the 2012–13 season.
Where did the 2014 NHL Winter Classic take place?
All players participating in their respective national teams gathered in four U.S. airports and flew to Sochi on February 9 and 10. The 2014 NHL Winter Classic was held on January 1, 2014.
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How many work stoppages have there been in the NHL?
There have been four league-wide work stoppages in league history, all happening since 1992. The first was a strike by the National Hockey League Players’ Association in April 1992 which lasted for ten days, but the strike was settled quickly and all affected games were rescheduled.
Who was the top pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft?
The top three selections were Nathan MacKinnon going to the Colorado Avalanche, Aleksander Barkov going to the Florida Panthers, and Jonathan Drouin going to the Tampa Bay Lightning . Ice hockey players born between January 1, 1993, and September 15, 1995, were eligible for selection in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
Why did the 2012 NHL season start so late?
The season start was delayed from its original October 11, 2012 date due to a lockout imposed by the NHL franchise owners after the expiration of the league’s collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
