Which state has the most NHL players?
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Which state has the most NHL players?
Minnesota
Active NHL Players Totals by Birth State – Career Stats
| Rk | State | Players |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 61 |
| 2 | New York | 31 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 32 |
| 4 | Michigan | 45 |
How many NHL players are born in the US?
What percentage of the NHL players are American? Players born in America makeup 24.8% of the players in the NHL during the 2019-2020. That accounts for 157 players from American origin playing in the NHL, putting them as the second highest group behind Canada (42.7%) and ahead of Sweden (12%).
How many NHL players are from Illinois?
Illinois – Chris Chelios The Land of Lincoln has produced 70 NHL players of the year and with the recent success of the Blackhawks over the past decade, youth hockey is as strong as it has ever been in the state.
Where do the best hockey players come from?
Canadian
For all the progress that has been made in the United States and for all the great players who have come to the NHL from Russia, Sweden, Finland and other European countries, there is no doubt that the majority of the best hockey players in the world are Canadian-born.
Where is hockey the biggest in USA?
Producing the largest amount of American-born National Hockey League talent has long been part of the lore of Minnesota hockey. Minnesota has produced nearly 60 more NHL players than the next closest state, Massachusetts, and nearly 100 more than the third place state of Michigan.
Are there any Floridians in the NHL?
Florida – Shayne Gostisbehere Shayne Gostisbehere is one of 13 players from the Sunshine State to play in the NHL and one of eight who have debuted since the start of the 2015-16 season. He leads all Florida natives in goals (51), assists (148) and points (199). Only Dan Hinote has played in more games.
