Original Six NHL Ticket Stubs: The Ultimate Collector's Guide

Hockey's Founding Franchises

The "Original Six" era of the NHL — from 1942 to 1967, when the league consisted of just the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, and Chicago Blackhawks — produced hockey's most collectible ticket stubs. These stubs connect to the sport's golden age, played in legendary arenas that are now either demolished or completely renovated.

Why Original Six Stubs Are Special

The combination of age (60-80+ years old), iconic venues (the Montreal Forum, Maple Leaf Gardens, the Boston Garden, Chicago Stadium, the old Madison Square Garden, and Olympia Stadium), and legendary players (Gordie Howe, Maurice Richard, Jean Beliveau, Bobby Hull) makes any surviving Original Six stub collectible. Stanley Cup playoff stubs from this era are the most valuable, but even regular season stubs carry significant value due to their scarcity. StubHaul pays premium prices for any Original Six era NHL stub.