Which came first? · Tricky
Which came first: Mattel or the NHL?
The NHL came first, in 1917 (founded). Mattel followed 28 years later, in 1945 (founded).
- Second1945
Mattel
company · foundedMattel began in 1945 in a garage, making picture frames and dollhouse furniture.
- First1917
The NHL
institution · foundedThe NHL was founded in Montreal in 1917.
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Years from Wikidata, each checked against the item’s English Wikipedia article on 2026-10-18. A year stands for what its label says: a founding, a first patent, a premiere.