1. National Hockey League (NHL) - The top professional league of ice hockey in America, which includes 25 American and 7 Canadian teams.
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Major American teams in NHL: - Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, and Los Angeles Kings.
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Popularity of the game - Ice hockey is one of the top sports in America, especially in the northern and northeastern parts.
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Stanley Cup - The most prominent trophy of ice hockey is the Stanley Cup, which is given to the playoff champion of the NHL.
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USA Hockey - American organization that promotes the development of ice hockey and participation in international competitions.
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Winter Olympics - The American ice hockey team defeated the Soviet Union in 1980 in what became known as the "Miracle on Ice".
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Popularity among youth - Ice hockey is very popular among American youth, especially in the northern regions, with many youth leagues and school teams.
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Hockey stadiums - Major hockey stadiums in the US include Madison Square Garden (New York) and the United Center (Chicago), which host NHL games.