While the game of hockey was "invented" or "organized" maybe twenty or more years earlier, the National Hockey League was organized in 1917 and played its first season in 1917-18 with four teams. That would make the NHL about 92 years old.
There's no age limit, if you can't play physically anymore. I've seen Patrick Roy play until he was like 43. Usually the quit last 30s, early 40s cause the body can't take the pain.
Eighteen years of age!
At least 18-20 years old
One can retire at any age from the NHL
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NHL 11 has all of the old jerseys but none of the old players.
The Bruins joined the NHL as an expansion franchise in 1924.Very old. They are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL.
None the NHL isn't that old.
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Yes. They will be in NHL 12. Just not the Jerseys .They will have the old jets jerseys.
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NHL size. NHL size 7 and up
Former NHL right winger Yvan Cournoyer is 74 years old (birthdate: November 22, 1943).
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