Hockey is a fast-paced sport where two teams play each other with a wooden stick by attempting to maneuver a bouncing ball or an ordinary puck onto the opposing goal using only a hockey stick. There are several different styles of hockey including ice hockey, bandy, indoor hockey, and outdoor hockey. There are some interesting facts about hockey that will interest those who are interested in the sport but don't know the names of the different kinds of hockey. Here are the top three most famous hockey teams in the world and the most famous hockey players who have played on these teams.

The Canadian Football League: The Canadian Football League is the most well-known hockey league in North America. The CHL also holds the record for the most conference championships during a season with 11. Two Canadian teams, the Montreal Canadiens and the Ottawa Senators, are part of the three time defending champion Ottawa Senators, who holds the record for most conference tournaments throughout the length of the league's existence.

National Hockey League: The National Hockey League is the most competitive hockey league in the world. Each month, several games are played across the United States, against some of the other North American professional hockey teams. The most popular series played regularly is the Stanley Cup, which consists of the best hockey teams from the different leagues. The most famous players on some of the teams include stars like Wayne Gretzky, Brett Favre, Olegantly, Alex Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby, and Joe Montana. An interesting fact about the NHL is that the only two completely unblemished teams in the history of the league are the Montreal Canadiens and the Ottawa Senators.

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