text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_16384648_2 (joined_tschl INTEGER)
  ### Question:
  What's the earliest year anybody joined the hockey league? 
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(joined_tschl) FROM table_16384648_2