Question

which two statements about the national hockey league are true?
a the national hockey league started after some players got into a fight on the ice.
b the national hockey leagues first two games were played on the same day.
c the national hockey league ended in the 1950s after tv became popular.
d the national hockey leagues teams try to win the stanley cup.

Explanation:

• Option A: The NHL's formation was not due to a fight on ice. It was formed to regulate professional hockey teams. So A is false.
• Option B: The NHL's first two games (on December 19, 1917) were played on the same day (Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators, and Montreal Wanderers vs. Toronto Arenas). So B is true.
• Option C: The NHL did not end in the 1950s; it is still active. TV popularity grew, but the NHL continued. So C is false.
• Option D: The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy of the NHL, and teams compete to win it. So D is true.

Answer:

B. The National Hockey League's first two games were played on the same day, D. The National Hockey League's teams try to win the Stanley Cup.