NHL
The National Hockey League (NHL) is the world's highest-level professional ice hockey league. Together with the NBA, NFL, and MLB, it is also known as the four major professional sports leagues in North America. The NHL was founded in 1917 and has 30 participating teams, 24 of which are located in the United States and the other 6 in Canada. After the playoffs each season, the champion team will receive the Stanley Cup. Famous NHL teams include the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, New York Islanders, etc. Famous stars include Grosby, Gordy Howe, Jared Allen, Stacy Andrews, etc.