It had its origins in several unofficial all-star games organized in the 1930s to raise money for the families of Ace Bailey, who suffered a career-ending injury, and later Howie Morenz and Albert (Babe) Siebert, who met untimely deaths. Seeking a celebratory showcase following the Second World War, the NHL revived the all-star format to kick off the 1947 season, with the defending Stanley Cup champion taking on the best players from the remaining Original Six rosters. The all-stars prevailed over the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first such matchup. When the NHL expanded to 12 teams in the late 1960s, the format soon changed to East versus West, and then Campbell against Wales. In recent years, the game would take on a more international flavour and be complemented by another day's worth of activities and skills. Here are 10 of the greatest moments/games from all-star history: