2004–05 NHL season facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 2004–05 NHL season |
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| League | National Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Number of games | 0 |
| Number of teams | 30 |
| NHL seasons | |
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← 2003–04 |
2005–06 → |
The 2004–05 NHL season was supposed to be the 88th regular season for the National Hockey League (NHL). But sadly, the entire season was canceled on February 16, 2005. This happened because of a big disagreement, called a lockout, which started on September 16, 2004.
What Happened to the 2004–05 NHL Season?
The cancellation of the 2004–05 season was a big deal. It was the first time any major professional sports league in North America had ever canceled an entire season. This happened because of a problem between the players and the team owners.
What is a Lockout?
A lockout happens when the owners of a sports league or company stop their employees (in this case, the hockey players) from working. This usually happens when the owners and players cannot agree on things like player salaries or how money is shared. It is a way for owners to try and get players to agree to new rules.
Why Was the Stanley Cup Not Awarded?
Because the whole season was canceled, the Stanley Cup could not be awarded in 2005. This was the first time since 1919 that the Stanley Cup was not given out. In 1919, the championship was canceled because of the widespread Spanish flu pandemic.
