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1980–81 Detroit Red Wings Season
The 1980–81 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 49th season, the first full season at Joe Louis Arena, and 55th overall for the franchise. Offseason Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1, , L, , October 10, 1980, , 3–5 , , align="left", @ Vancouver Canucks ( 1980–81) , , 0–1–0 , - , 2, , L, , October 11, 1980, , 1–8 , , align="left", @ Los Angeles Kings ( 1980–81) , , 0–2–0 , - , 3, , L, , October 15, 1980, , 4–6 , , align="left", @ Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1980–81) , , 0–3–0 , - , 4, , L, , October 16, 1980, , 4–6 , , align="left", New York Islanders ( 1980–81) , , 0–4–0 , - , 5, , L, , October 18, 1980, , 2–4 , , align="left", @ Hartford Whalers ( 1980–81) , , 0–5–0 , - , 6, , W, , October 23, 1980, , 5–1 , , align="left", Colorado Rockies ( 1980–81) , , 1–5–0 , - , 7, , W, , October 25, 1980, , 4–2 , , align="left", New York Rangers ( 1980–81) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wales Conference
Wales ( ) is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by the Irish Sea to the north and west, England to the England–Wales border, east, the Bristol Channel to the south, and the Celtic Sea to the south-west. , it had a population of 3.2 million. It has a total area of and over of Coastline of Wales, coastline. It is largely mountainous with its higher peaks in the north and central areas, including Snowdon (), its highest summit. The country lies within the Temperate climate, north temperate zone and has a changeable, Oceanic climate, maritime climate. Its capital and largest city is Cardiff. A distinct Culture of Wales, Welsh culture emerged among the Celtic Britons after the End of Roman rule in Britain, Roman withdrawal from Britain in the 5th century, and Wales was briefly united under Gruffudd ap Llywelyn in 1055. After over 200 years of war, the Conquest of Wales by Edward I, conquest of Wales by King Edward I o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980–81 Toronto Maple Leafs Season
The 1980–81 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the Toronto Maple Leafs 64th season of the franchise, 54th season as the Maple Leafs. Offseason NHL draft Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Playoffs The Maple Leafs qualified for the playoffs as one of the top sixteen teams. In the preliminary round, the Maple Leafs faced the New York Islanders, the eventual Stanley Cup champion. The Maple Leafs were swept in three games, to date the last time the franchise was swept in a postseason series. Schedule and results , - , 1, , L, , October 11, 1980, , 3–8 , , style="text-align:left;", New York Rangers ( 1980–81) , , 0–1–0 , - , 2, , W, , October 12, 1980, , 4–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @ Philadelphia Flyers ( 1980–81) , , 1–1–0 , - , 3, , W, , October 15, 1980, , 6–4 , , style="text-align:left;", Detroit Red Wings ( 1980–81) , , 2–1–0 , - , 4, , W, , October 18, 1980, , 6–2 , , style="text-align:left;", Philadelphi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. Since 1996, the team has played its home games at the Bell Centre, originally known as the Molson Centre. The Canadiens previously played at the Montreal Forum, which housed the team for seven decades and all but their first two Stanley Cup championships. Founded in 1909, the Canadiens are the oldest continuously operating professional ice hockey team worldwide, and the only existing NHL club to predate the History of the National Hockey League, founding of the league. One of the earliest Major professional sports teams in the United States and Canada, North American professional sports franchises, the Canadiens' history predates that of every other Canad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980–81 Buffalo Sabres Season
The 1980–81 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' 11th season of operation for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on May 22, 1970. The team won their second consecutive Adams Division regular season championship. As of 2023 this is the only time the Buffalo Sabres have won consecutive division titles. Offseason Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1, , L, , October 9, 1980, , 3–4 , , align="left", @ Chicago Black Hawks ( 1980–81) , , 0–1–0 , - , 2, , T, , October 12, 1980, , 3–3 , , align="left", Hartford Whalers ( 1980–81) , , 0–1–1 , - , 3, , W, , October 15, 1980, , 2–0 , , align="left", Edmonton Oilers ( 1980–81) , , 1–1–1 , - , 4, , W, , October 18, 1980, , 4–2 , , align="left", @ Pittsburgh Penguins ( 1980–81) , , 2–1–1 , - , 5, , L, , October 19, 1980, , 2–4 , , align="left", Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1980–81) , , 2–2–1 , - , 6, , W, , Octobe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team was established in 1970–71 NHL season, 1970, along with the Vancouver Canucks, when the league expanded to 14 teams. The Sabres have played their home games at KeyBank Center since 1996–97 NHL season, 1996, having previously played at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium since their inception. The Sabres are owned by Terry Pegula, who purchased the club in 2011 from Tom Golisano. The team has twice advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals, losing to the Philadelphia Flyers in 1975 Stanley Cup Finals, 1975 and to the Dallas Stars in 1999 Stanley Cup Finals, 1999. The Sabres, along with the Canucks, are the oldest active NHL franchises to have never won the Stanley Cup. The Sabres have the longest active playoff drought in the NHL ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980–81 Chicago Black Hawks Season
The 1980–81 Chicago Black Hawks season was the 55th season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League. Offseason At the 1980 NHL entry draft, the Black Hawks had the third overall pick, and selected Denis Savard from the Montreal Juniors of the QMJHL. In 72 games with the Juniors, Savard had 63 goals and 181 points during the 1979–80 season. The club replaced head coach Eddie Johnston, as former Black Hawks defenceman and captain Keith Magnuson was named the new head coach of the team. Magnuson appeared in 589 games with Chicago from 1969 to 1980. Regular season The Black Hawks had a tough first half of the season, as the club had a record of 12-22-6 through their first 40 games, clinging on to the fourth and final playoff position in the Smythe Division. The Black Hawks then went 14–2–4 in their next 20 games, which included an eight-game winning streak, to improve their overall record to 26–24–10, and second place in the division. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The Blackhawks have won six Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926. They are one of the "Original Six" NHL teams, along with the Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, and New York Rangers. Since the 1994–95 NHL season, 1994-95 season, the team has played its home games at the United Center, which they share with the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls; both teams previously played at the now-demolished Chicago Stadium. The Blackhawks' original owner was Frederic McLaughlin, a "hands-on" owner who fired many coaches during his ownership and led the team to win two Stanley Cup titles in 1934 Stanley Cu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980–81 New York Rangers Season
The 1980–81 New York Rangers season was the franchise's 55th season. In the regular season, the Rangers finished in fourth place in the Patrick Division with 74 points and earned a berth in the playoffs. New York won series with the Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues to reach the NHL semi-finals, where the team was defeated by the New York Islanders in a four-game sweep. Regular season Fred Shero, citing a drinking problem, chose to resign as coach. Craig Patrick, the Rangers' director of operations, replaced him. Craig Patrick became the third generation of the Patrick family to coach the Rangers, after Lester Patrick, Lynn Patrick and Muzz Patrick. Halfway through the season, veteran Phil Esposito decided to retire. He retired after 18 seasons, the last six with the Rangers. He finished his career with 717 goals and 1,590 points. Final standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1 , , 9 , , @ Boston Bruins , , 7–2 , , 0–1–0 , - , 2 , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games at Madison Square Garden, an arena they share with the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). They are one of three NHL franchises located in the New York metropolitan area; the others being the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders. Founded in 1926 by Tex Rickard, the Rangers are one of the Original Six teams that competed in the NHL before its 1967 NHL expansion, 1967 expansion, along with the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs. The team attained success early on under the guidance of Lester Patrick, who coached a team containing Frank Boucher, Murray Murdoch, and Bun Cook, Bun and Bill Cook to win the Stanley Cup in only their second s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980–81 Colorado Rockies Season
The 1980–81 Colorado Rockies season was the Rockies' fifth season, and seventh season of the franchise. Bill MacMillan was hired to coach the team, replacing Don Cherry. Like five of the previous six seasons, the Rockies did not qualify for the playoffs. Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results , - , 1 , , , , Calgary , , 2–6 , , Colorado , , Smith , , 7,564, , 1–0–0 , , 2 , , , - , 2 , , , , Colorado , , 3–2 , , Edmonton , , Smith , , 17,500, , 2–0–0 , , 4 , , , - , 3 , , , , Quebec , , 1–4 , , Colorado , , Smith , , 4,627, , 3–0–0 , , 6 , , , - , 4 , , , , Minnesota , , 5–5 , , Colorado , , Smith , , 10,202, , 3–0–1 , , 7 , , , - , 5 , , , , Colorado , , 3–4 , , Los Angeles , , Smith , , 8,776, , 3–1–1 , , 7 , , , - , 6 , , , , Colorado , , 0–3 , , Hartford , , Smith , , 9,595, , 3–2–1 , , 7 , , , - , 7 , , , , Colorado , , 1–5 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colorado Rockies (NHL)
The Colorado Rockies were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) that played in Denver from 1976 to 1982. They were founded as the Kansas City Scouts, an expansion team that began play in the NHL in the 1974–75 season. The Scouts moved from Kansas City, Missouri, to Denver for the 1976–77 season. After six seasons in Denver, the franchise moved to East Rutherford, New Jersey, for the 1982–83 season and was renamed the New Jersey Devils. Denver went without an NHL team until the Quebec Nordiques relocated to become the Colorado Avalanche following the 1994–95 season. The Colorado Rockies, an unrelated Major League Baseball (MLB) expansion team also based in Denver, began play in 1993. History Ivan Mullenix, owner of the Central Hockey League's Denver Spurs, had been awarded a "conditional" NHL franchise for the 1976–77 season. With McNichols Sports Arena already completed by 1975, he looked to enter the NHL a year early, and the league ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980–81 Hartford Whalers Season
The 1980–81 Hartford Whalers season was the Whalers' second season in the National Hockey League. The Whalers failed to qualify for 1981 Stanley Cup playoffs, as the club finished with a 21–41–18 record, earning 60 points, which was 11 points behind the Toronto Maple Leafs for the final playoff position. This marked the first time since joining the NHL that the Whalers did not qualify for the playoffs. Offseason On May 23, Hartford signed defenseman Thommy Abrahamsson as a free agent. Abrahamsson played in 26 games with Leksands IF of Elitserien, scoring nine goals and 15 points. Abrahamsson had previously played with the Whalers from 1974 to 1977, when the club was still a part of the WHA. In 203 games with New England, Abrahamsson scored 28 goals and 95 points. Gordie Howe announced his retirement from the team on June 4. Howe retired as the highest scoring player in NHL history, as he scored 801 goals and added 1049 assists for 1850 points in 1767 games in a career th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
