List of Ice Hockey line Nicknames

Last Modified Feb 15, 2024 07:00 GMT
Ice Hockey Line Nicknames List
Ice Hockey Line Nicknames List

In the sport of ice hockey, a trio of forwards, consisting of a center, right-wing, and left-wing, functions as a cohesive unit referred to as a line. The practice of assigning names to these lines dates back to the inaugural 1917–18 NHL season. During that season, the Montreal Canadiens trio of Didier Pitre, Jack Laviolette, and Newsy Lalonde gained recognition as the "Flying Frenchmen Line."

At present, the trio of J.T Miller, Elias Pettersson, and Brock Bowser have gained recognition as “ The Lotto Line.” They are currently part of the Vancouver Canucks and have been in action since 2019.

Ice Hockey Line Nicknames List-

The world of ice hockey boasts a rich tradition of assigning colorful and memorable nicknames to its lines. Among these notable monikers is "The Black Aces," featuring Herb Carnegie, Ossie Carnegie, and Manny McIntire from the Quebec Aces in the QSHL during the 1940s. This line earned its name as the first all-black line in the Quebec Senior Hockey League. Another iconic trio, known as "The Century Line," consisted of Syl Apps Jr., Lowell MacDonald, and Jean Pronovost, playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL from 1973–1976. Their appellation was coined by the team's publicist after the line collectively scored over 100 goals in the 1973–1974 season.

The list goes on, featuring diverse names like "The French Connection," "The Grind Line," "The KLM Line," "The Kraut Line," "The Lotto Line," "The Legion of Doom," "The Perfection Line," "The Production Line," and "The Triple Crown Line," each with its own distinctive contribution to the colorful tapestry of ice hockey history.

Line NameMembersTeamsLeagueTenure
The Black AcesHerb Carnegie, Ossie Carnegie, Manny McIntireQuebec AcesQSHL1940s
The Century LineSyl Apps Jr., Lowell MacDonald, Jean PronovostPittsburgh PenguinsNHL1973–1976
The ConeheadsMark Pavelich, John Harrington, Buzz SchneiderUnited States Men's National Team 1980
The Dynasty LineGuy Lafleur, Steve Shutt, Pete Mahovlich (later replaced by Jacques Lemaire)Montreal CanadiensNHL1970s
The Espo LineWayne Cashman, Phil Esposito, Ken HodgeBoston BruinsNHL1967–1975
The French ConnectionGilbert Perreault, Rick Martin, René RobertBuffalo SabresNHL1972–1979
The Grind LineKris Draper, Joe Kocur (replaced by Darren McCarty after 1998 season), Kirk MaltbyDetroit Red WingsNHLLate 1990s
The Grumpy Old MenKirk Muller, John MacLean, Mike KeaneDallas StarsNHL2001
The KLM LineVladimir Krutov, Igor Larionov, Sergei MakarovSoviet National Team 1980s
The Kraut LineMilt Schmidt, Woody Dumart, Bobby BauerBoston BruinsNHL1936–1947
The Lotto LineJ.T. Miller, Elias Pettersson, Brock BoeserVancouver CanucksNHL2019-present
The LCB LineBobby Clarke, Bill Barber, Reggie LeachPhiladelphia FlyersNHL1970s
The Legion of DoomEric Lindros, John LeClair, Mikael RenbergPhiladelphia FlyersNHL1994–1997
The LILCO LineBilly Harris, Clark Gillies, Bryan TrottierNew York IslandersNHL1970s
The Mafia LinePhil Esposito, Don Maloney, Don MurdochNew York RangersNHLLate 1970s
The Perfection LinePatrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand, David PastrňákBoston BruinsNHL2014–2022
The Production LineSid Abel, Gordie Howe, Ted LindsayDetroit Red WingsNHL1947
The Punch LineHector "Toe" Blake, Elmer Lach, Maurice "Rocket" RichardMontreal CanadiensNHL1943–1948
The S LineNels Stewart, Babe Siebert, Hooley SmithMontreal MaroonsNHL1927–1932
The Triple Crown LineDave Taylor, Charlie Simmer, Marcel DionneLos Angeles KingsNHL1979–1984
The Trio GrandeMike Bossy, Clark Gillies, Bryan TrottierNew York IslandersNHL1980s
The Uke LineJohnny Bucyk, Bronco Horvath, Vic StasiukBoston BruinsNHL1957–1961
The West Coast ExpressMarkus Näslund, Brendan Morrison, Todd BertuzziVancouver CanucksNHL2000–2006

FAQ's On List of Ice Hockey line Nicknames

A. The tradition of assigning colorful and memorable nicknames to ice hockey lines dates back to the inaugural 1917–18 NHL season, with the Montreal Canadiens' "Flying Frenchmen Line" as a notable example.

A. "The Black Aces," featuring Herb Carnegie, Ossie Carnegie, and Manny McIntire from the Quebec Aces in the QSHL during the 1940s, earned its name as the first all-black line in the Quebec Senior Hockey League.

A. An example is "The Coneheads," which consisted of Mark Pavelich, John Harrington, and Buzz Schneider from the United States Men's National Team, named after a Saturday Night Live sketch titled "Coneheads."

A. Comprising of Guy Lafleur, Steve Shutt, and Pete Mahovlich (later replaced by Jacques Lemaire) with the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL during the 1970s, "The Dynasty Line" became synonymous with the team's success during that era.

A. Lines such as "The Perfection Line" (Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand, David Pastrňák) and "The Triple Crown Line" (Dave Taylor, Charlie Simmer, Marcel Dionne) are celebrated for their achievements, with the latter becoming the first line in NHL history where each player scored 100 points or more in the same season.

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