1966-67

• NHL sponsorship of junior teams ends, making all players of qualifying age not already on NHL-sponsored lists eligible for the amateur draft.

• Bobby Orr makes his debut with the Boston Bruins.

• The All-Star Game, which had been taking place at the beginning of the season, is shifted to mid-season.

• The Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup, beating the Montreal Canadiens in six games. To date, they have yet to return to the Stanley Cup Final.