Even professional NHL hockey is without a national broadcast contract these days.

Backman first played NHL hockey with the rangers in the 1981-82 season, playing three games.

However, in the original "NHL Hockey", Gretzky was able to fight more often.

He also played NHL hockey for the Montreal Maroons in the 1932-33 season.

Nichols is best known locally for his desire to retain NHL hockey in Edmonton.

However, it would be his final taste of NHL hockey, as he would spend most of the next season in Italy.

Last played his NHL hockey for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Since moving to Ottawa to play NHL hockey, he became involved in the Ottawa community.

I just enjoy watching NHL hockey.

Jason Smith (born 1973), former NHL hockey player.