Question

december 19: the first nhl games are played
the colorful origins of pro hockey’s biggest league
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question 5 of 6
which two of the following statements about the national hockey league are true?
a the national hockey league’s teams try to win the stanley cup.
b the national hockey league came to an end in the 1950s after
tclevision became popular.
c the national hockey league’s first two games were played on the
same day.
d the national hockey league was started because some players got
into a fight on the ice.

Explanation:

• Option A: NHL teams compete for the Stanley Cup, which is a well - known fact about the league.
• Option C: The title of the article is "December 16: The First NHL Games Are Played", implying the first two games were on the same day (December 16).
• Option B is wrong as the NHL still exists today and didn't end in the 1950s. Option D is incorrect as the NHL was started for organizational and competitive reasons, not because of a fight.

Answer:

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