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Frozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History

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This is a remarkable collection of hockey photographs that capture the spirit and excitement of the sport. Spanning decades, these images showcase legendary players, unforgettable games, and pivotal moments that have defined hockey history. From the ice rinks to the roaring crowds, each photograph tells a story of passion and perseverance. This curated selection from the Bettmann Archives not only highlights the athleticism involved in the game but also reflects the cultural significance of hockey in North America and beyond.

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Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Maurice Richard with the Puck

Maurice Richard with the Puck
Montreal Canadiens right wing Maurice "The Rocket" Richard controls the puck

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Portrait of New York Ranger Bill Cook

Portrait of New York Ranger Bill Cook
(Original Caption) Bill Cook, a member of the Rangers hockey team, is shown in this close-up photograph

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: USSR Vs USA At Winter Olympics

USSR Vs USA At Winter Olympics
Players of the Soviet and United States ice hockey teams in action during the Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, New York, February 22nd 1980. (Photo by UPI/Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Bobby Clarke in Hockey Action

Bobby Clarke in Hockey Action
(Original Caption) Philadelphia: Bobby Clarke, Flyers' center in action

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Hockey Team Posing Together

Hockey Team Posing Together
(Original Caption) College Hockey team

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Canadians Beating the Red Wings

Canadians Beating the Red Wings
(Original Caption) Montreal Goalie Jacques Plante kicks out shot by Detroit's Godie Howe (9) as Canadian's beat Red Wings 3-1, capture the Stanley Cup and World Pro Hockey Championship

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Psychologist Talking To Hockey Team

Psychologist Talking To Hockey Team
(Original Caption) 11/15/1950-New York, NY- The New York Rangers hockey team, who have been unable to win a game at Madison Square Garden and who only won a single game-out-of-town this year, have

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Montreal Canadiens Maurice Richard

Montreal Canadiens Maurice Richard
Montreal Canadiens' hockey player Maurice Richard

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Men Playing Hockey

Men Playing Hockey
(Original Caption) Hockey on ice in America. A Shot for the Goal. Engraving by H. Burgess

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Maurice Richard Standing with Hockey Puck

Maurice Richard Standing with Hockey Puck
(Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Lou Gehrig Playing Hockey

Lou Gehrig Playing Hockey
(Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Hockey Trophy Standing on Table

Hockey Trophy Standing on Table
Photo shows the Hart Hockey Trophy

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Hockey Trophy Standing on Table

Hockey Trophy Standing on Table
Photo shows the James Norris Hockey Trophy

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Hockey Trophy Standing on Table

Hockey Trophy Standing on Table
Photo shows the William Masterson Hockey Trophy

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Hockey Trophy Standing on Table

Hockey Trophy Standing on Table
Photo shows the Calder Hockey Trophy

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Hockey Trophy Standing on Table

Hockey Trophy Standing on Table
Photo shows the Art Ross Hockey Trophy

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Hockey Trophy Standing on Table

Hockey Trophy Standing on Table
Photo shows the Prince of Wales Hockey Trophy

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Hockey Trophy Standing on Table

Hockey Trophy Standing on Table
Photo shows the Clarence Campbell Hockey Trophy

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Hockey Trophy Standing on Table

Hockey Trophy Standing on Table
Photo shows the Vezina Hockey Trophy

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Hockey Trophy Standing on Table

Hockey Trophy Standing on Table
Photo shows the Lady Byng Memorial Hockey Trophy

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Hockey Trophy Standing on Table

Hockey Trophy Standing on Table
Photo shows the Connie Smyth Hockey Trophy

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Hockey Players in Action

Hockey Players in Action
(Original Caption) Montreal right winger Bernie "Boom-Boom" Geoffrion, is carried off ice here with damaged ribs, as first casualty of the National Hockey league season

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Police Load People into Paddy Wagon

Police Load People into Paddy Wagon
(Original Caption) Here, police are loading one of the infuriated fans into the paddy wagon as the law broke up the riot that stopped the Montreal-Detroit hockey game at Montreal's Forum last night

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Knute Rockne Signing Contract

Knute Rockne Signing Contract
(Original Caption) Knute Rockne, coach of the Notre Dame team, signing a contract for Notre Dame Hockey Team to meet the Yale team at the Garden, being watched by Col. J

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Don McKenny Playing Hockey

Don McKenny Playing Hockey
(Original Caption) Photo shows Don McKenny (17) Blue's center, as he skates past goalie Terry Sawchuk after firing in a 20-ft shot that gained St

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Girls Hockey Team Carrying Captain

Girls Hockey Team Carrying Captain
(Original Caption) Wellesley College Field Day and Halloween Party at Wellesley, Massachusetts, October 31, 1914. Eleanor Mason, captain of the 1915 hockey team, on the shoulders of her teammates

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Girls Playing Hockey

Girls Playing Hockey
(Original Caption) Wellesley College Field Day and Halloween Party at Wellesley, Massachusetts, October 31, 1914. Hockey game

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Hockey Players Posing On The Rink

Hockey Players Posing On The Rink
(Original Caption) January 7, 1915. Left to Right: C. F. Cutler, captain of Williams College hockey team and Torrey, captain of Columbia College hockey team

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: American Goal Keeper at The 1924 Winter Olympics

American Goal Keeper at The 1924 Winter Olympics
Goalkeeper Alphonse Lacroix of the US Ice hockey team, during practice at the rink at Chamonix, during the 1924 Winter Olympics. The American team won the silver medal in the event

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Us Olympic Hockey Team Posing

Us Olympic Hockey Team Posing
(Original Caption) 1/30/1924-Chamonix, France: U.S. Olympic hockey team poses before practice. L to r: Lyons, McCarthy, Synnott, Drury, Langley, Small, Rice, La Croix, Abel, Haddock and Murray

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Beautiful View of Olympic Hockey Rink at Chamonix

Beautiful View of Olympic Hockey Rink at Chamonix
(Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: View of Hockey Game from Grandstands

View of Hockey Game from Grandstands
(Original Caption) This photo shows a view of the final Olympic hockey match, played at Chamonix and won by the Canadian team against the American team

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Captain of Hockey Team

Captain of Hockey Team
(Original Caption) Dorothy Lee, of Philadelphia, PA, captain of Bryn Mawr College hockey team

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Pittsburgh Pirates Hockey

Pittsburgh Pirates Hockey
Team photo of the Pittsburgh Pirates hockey team. Circa 1925.(Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Girls Hockey Team

Girls Hockey Team
(Original Caption) New York, New York: Savage School Girls Hockey Team: Photos show the members of Savage School girls hockey team as they all gave great cheer after their practice game in Central

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Girls Hockey Team Cheering After Game

Girls Hockey Team Cheering After Game
(Original Caption) Savage School Girls Hockey Team. New York...Photo shows members of the Savage School girls hockey team as they all gave one great cheer after their practice game in Central Park

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Bryn Mawr Hockey Squad

Bryn Mawr Hockey Squad
(Original Caption) Bryn Mawr's Speedy Hockey Team. In the above photo are shown the young ladies who wield speedy sticks on the hockey team of Bryn Mawr College, at Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Billy Boucher of the Montreal Canadiens

Billy Boucher of the Montreal Canadiens

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Portrait of Canadian Hockey Team

Portrait of Canadian Hockey Team
(Original Caption) Tuesday evening will witness the formal opening of the new Madison Square Garden, New York, with a professional hockey match between the speedy Canadians of Montreal

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Canadian Hockey Players

Canadian Hockey Players
(Original Caption) Canadian Hockey Wizards Arrive for Formal Opening of New Madison Square Garden. Tuesday evening December 15 will witness the formal opening of the New Madison Square Garden

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Picture Of Williams College Hockey Team

Picture Of Williams College Hockey Team
(Original Caption) 12/30/25-Lake Placid, New York: Photo shows a group picture of the Williams College hockey team which engaged in a game of hockey with the Yale team at Lake Placid

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: New York Rangers Receiving Award

New York Rangers Receiving Award
(Original Caption) The New York Rangers, playing their 400th game, since they entered the National Hockey League, in 1926, scored a 5-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators, at Madison Square Garden

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Athletes at Radcliffe College

Athletes at Radcliffe College
(Original Caption) All-Around Athletes at Radcliffe College! The class of 1928 at Radcliffe College, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Canadian Hockey Captain with Olympic Trophy

Canadian Hockey Captain with Olympic Trophy
(Original Caption) 1928-St. Moritz, Switzerland- Photo shows Captain Porter of the Canadian Hockey Team, which won the Olympic title at the winter sports carnival. The U.S. won second place

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Olympic Hockey Stadium and Match

Olympic Hockey Stadium and Match
(Original Caption) 2/27/1928-St. Moritz, Switzerland- A general view of the stadium during the hockey match between Canada and Sweden

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Canadian Hockey Team with Olympic Cup

Canadian Hockey Team with Olympic Cup
(Original Caption) 2/28/1928-St. Moritz, Switzerland- Photo shows the first-place Canadian hockey team with the 1928 Olympic Cup. The U.S. won second place

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Defense Men of Boston Bruins

Defense Men of Boston Bruins
(Original Caption) Star defense men of Boston hockey team...The four defense men of the Boston Bruins, battling the Rangers for the lead in the National Hockey League

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Johnny Gotteslig Playing Ice Hockey

Johnny Gotteslig Playing Ice Hockey
Chicago, Illinois: Johnny Gotteslig (14) the Chicago Black Hawks as he tries to put the puck past goalie Walsh of the Montreal Maroons in the National Hockey League battle held in the Chicago

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Portrait of Eddie Shore Playing Hockey

Portrait of Eddie Shore Playing Hockey
(Original Caption) Eddie Shore, player for the Boston Bruins

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: George Hainsworth

George Hainsworth
Goalie George Hainsworth blocks Seibert's slap at the net in a game with the Rangers

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Children Playing Sidewalk Roller Hockey

Children Playing Sidewalk Roller Hockey
(Original Caption) 1/19/1932-New York, NY- The sidewalks of New York, famous in song and legend, offer these youngsters an ideal "rink" during an exciting roller-skating hockey match

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Hockey Players Battle for Puck

Hockey Players Battle for Puck
(Original Caption) 2/4/1932-Lake Placid, NY- FIGHT FOR THE PUCK... IN WINTER OLYMPIAD. One Canadian player, foreground, battling valiantly for possession of the puck with two members of the American

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Portrait of Canadian Olympic Hockey Team Posing Together

Portrait of Canadian Olympic Hockey Team Posing Together
(Original Caption) This photo shows the Canadian Hockey team which competed in the Winter Olympics on February 4, 1932

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Polish and U.S.A. Man Passing Puck During Olympic Hockey Game

Polish and U.S.A. Man Passing Puck During Olympic Hockey Game
2/5/1932-Lake Placid, NY-ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: A player for the American hockey team (3) passes the puck in Team USA's game against the Polish team at the Third Olympiad

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Olympic Hockey Match - Canada vs. Germany

Olympic Hockey Match - Canada vs. Germany
Hockey Action. Excellent action as International Hockey Match is held. Lake Placid. NY. A picture full of actin. Taken during the Olympic Hockey match played yesterday, Feb 6th

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Dhyan Chand Practicing

Dhyan Chand Practicing
(Original Caption) Greatest Hockey Player of 1928 Olympics, Again Playing for India. Los Angeles, California: Dhyan Chand, acknowledged, in 1928, to be the world's greatest hockey player

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Women's Hockey Team Posing Together

Women's Hockey Team Posing Together
(Original Caption) Feminine Hockey Aggregation. These members of the gentle sex are not so gentle on the hockey field. They are members of the All-American Women's Hockey Team

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Female Hockey Teammates Practicing Position on Field

Female Hockey Teammates Practicing Position on Field
(Original Caption) Whittier, California: Fair Club Wielders. These pretty coeds of Whittier College, Whittier, California, proved themselves so adept at field Hockey

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Canadian Hockey Team in 1933

Canadian Hockey Team in 1933
The Ottawa Shamrocks, the Canadian ice hockey champions, this evening held a practice match at Grosvenor House rink in preparation for their match against England tomorrow at the same rink

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Hockey Players Posing for Camera

Hockey Players Posing for Camera
(Original Caption) Connecticut: Yale Hockey Players Start Practice. The Yale Hockey team when it started practice for the winter season at New Haven, Connecticut the other day

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Coach And Men Riding Stationary Bikes

Coach And Men Riding Stationary Bikes
(Original Caption) 1/2/1934-Piladelphia, PA: It's a bit early for baseball, and we hope will not intrude to much on hockey

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Montreal Hockey Team Playing New York Hockey Team

Montreal Hockey Team Playing New York Hockey Team
(Original Caption) The Montreal Canadians defeated the New York Americans in a National League Hockey game at Madison Square Garden, New York City, March 8th

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Blackhawks Win Place in Stanley Cup Finals

Blackhawks Win Place in Stanley Cup Finals
By defeating the Montreal Maroons by a score of 3-2, the Chicago Blackhawks entered the final round of the Stanley Cup series to be played against the Detroit Red Wings for the hockey championship

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Portrait of Hockey Owners Group

Portrait of Hockey Owners Group
(Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Howie Morenz Posing with Hockey Stick

Howie Morenz Posing with Hockey Stick
(Original Caption) Howie Morenz, center for the Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League, and 1933's winners of the Stanley Cup, is shown in this photograph

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Boston Bruins Hockey Team Portrait

Boston Bruins Hockey Team Portrait
(Original Caption) To Play for Hockey Championship. Boston, Massachusetts: The members of the Boston Bruins, professional hockey team, who go into the Stanley Cup Hockey Championship Play-Offs

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: German Hockey Team Scoring on Japan

German Hockey Team Scoring on Japan
(Original Caption) Garmisch Partkirchen Germany.. A thrilling scene in front of the Japanese Goal as two members of the English Olympic Ice hockey Team shot a goal through the netting during

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Women's Field Hockey Team

Women's Field Hockey Team
A 1936 group portrait of an All-American women's field hockey team including, left to right, Mrs. Catherine K. Clegg, Miss Betty Richey, Miss Betty Taussig, Miss Barbara Strebeigh, Miss Ann B

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Boys Playing Table Hockey

Boys Playing Table Hockey
(Original Caption) Chicago: Boys Recreation, Hull House, Chicago, Illinois. An alley between the two Hull House buildings serves as a recreation room on sultry days

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Black Hawks Celebrate Stanley Cup Victory

Black Hawks Celebrate Stanley Cup Victory
The Chicago Black Hawks are shown as they carried Manager Bill Stewart on their shoulders in the parade to the dressing room after they had defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs, 4-1

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Hollett and Stewart In Hockey Fight

Hollett and Stewart In Hockey Fight
Nels Stewart and Bill Hollett were given five minute major penalites for fighting. In this photo, the referee holds back Hellett of the Bruins during his fight with Stewart (far right)

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Boston Bruins Awarded Stanley Cup

Boston Bruins Awarded Stanley Cup
Frank Calder (right foreground), president of the National Hockey League, presenting the Stanley Cup, emblematic of the World's hockey championship, to manager Art Ross (left foreground)

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Playing Basketball on Ice

Playing Basketball on Ice
(Original Caption) Loop Game on Ice. New York: The audience at the New York Americans Chicago Black Hawks hockey game in Madison Square Garden, February 1, 1940

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Hockey Players in Action

Hockey Players in Action
(Original Caption) Here is a fast bit of action from a Stanley Cup Hockey game between the New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden on April 2nd

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Ranger Teammates Posing in Uniform

Ranger Teammates Posing in Uniform
(Original Caption) This is a group of victorious Rangers in their dressing room after the New York Hockey team won their first Stanley Cup championship in seven years at Toronto

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Garden Ice Becomes Rangers-Hawks Battleground

Garden Ice Becomes Rangers-Hawks Battleground
The New York rangers and the Chicago Blackhawks brought a little extra action to the Madison Square Garden ice here tonight with a running battle which culminated in a second round free-for-all

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Bruins Trip Red Wings

Bruins Trip Red Wings
The Boston Bruins hockey team won their second game in the Stanley Cup finals by scoring a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings, April 8

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Stanley Cup Champions

Stanley Cup Champions
The victorious Boston Bruins are presented the Stanley Cup after defeating the Detroit Red Wings four games in a row. Weston Adams

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Hockey Players in Action

Hockey Players in Action
(Original Caption) This hockey goal tending is a cinch to judge by this pose of Goalie Frank Brimsek of the Boston Bruins

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Hockey Players in Action

Hockey Players in Action
(Original Caption) Woodrow "Porky" Dumart, No. 14, of the Boston Bruins, is foiled in his attempt at a score in the first period of the game between the Bruins

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Leafs and Rangers Hockey Players in Action

Leafs and Rangers Hockey Players in Action
(Original Caption) On a pass from Neil Colville, Lynn Patrick of the New York Rangers rams the puck home for a score against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Hockey Players in Action

Hockey Players in Action
(Original Caption) Sid Abel, (12) of the Detroit Red Wings lines the puck up here for a shot at the Brooklyn Americans net in the first period at Madison Square Garden

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: Hockey Action Near the Goal

Hockey Action Near the Goal
(Original Caption) Goalie Jim Henry of the New York Rangers shuffles the puck away from his net to thwart a scoring attempt by Pat Mcreavy, (18)

Background imageFrozen Moments: A Journey Through Hockey History: New York Rangers In Uniforms

New York Rangers In Uniforms
(Original Caption) 2/25/1942-NEW YORK RANGERS HOCKEY PLAYERS: Left to right: Alan Kuntz, Clint Smith and Grant Warwick



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