Ice hockey is a popular sport all around the world, especially in the United States and Canada, where the latter is considered the official winter sport. You’ll find that there are very talented ice hockey teams in the National Hockey League (also known as the NHL), which is made up of 30 different teams-7 in Canada and 23 in America. But just because the National Hockey League’s teams are located in Canada and the United States doesn’t mean that all of the players originate from these two countries.
The league is so popular that it attracts players from around the world who want to join one of its 30 teams. Because of this, these National Hockey League teams tend to be filled with the most talented players from countries worldwide. The teams within the NHL are split into two separate conferences referred to as the Eastern and Western conferences.
Best of The Eastern Conference
There are a total of 16 teams in the Eastern Conference, all of which do well in championships and when playing against other teams that aren’t in the National Hockey League. Some of the most popular teams due to excellent performance include:
- New Jersey Devils
- Florida Panthers
- Montreal Canadiens
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Ottawa Senatore
- Toronto Maple Leafs
Best of the Western Conference
There are a total of 14 teams in the Western Conference. Many of them are popular worldwide for their impressive skills while on the ice. Here are some of the most popular Western Conference teams:
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Dallas Stars
- Vancouver Canucks
- Minnesota Wild
Ice Hockey Championships
The teams listed here often find themselves playing in the IIHF World Championship, which pits the best teams in the world against each other. Different venues host these Championships throughout the world every year. This keeps teams on their toes with new terrains and obstacles on the courses. These Championships help teams secure a place in history as one of the best teams to have ever played this very old and very popular sport.
