Sports in the United States

Ice hockey[edit]
Main article: Ice hockey in the United States


Left: The Blackhawks have donned Camouflage practice jerseys for Veterans Day to show support for servicemen since 2009.
Right: The New York Rangers attempt to distract during the 2008 Stanley Cup playoffs. The playoff series was the fifth to feature the Devils–Rangers rivalry.
The U.S. now has more youth hockey players than all other countries, excluding Canada, combined.^[65] USA Hockey is the official governing body for amateur hockey in the United States. The United States Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Eveleth, Minnesota.
Historically, the vast majority of NHL players had come from Canada, with a small number of Americans. As late as 1969–70, Canadian players made up 95 percent of the league.^[65]
Calendar of the major mens' professional sports leagues in the USA