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Is there such a sport called ice hockey?
Ice Hockey is Hockey played on ice; as compared to Field Hockey which is played on grass.
What is the difference between ice hockey and field hockey?
Ice hockey is played on ice, while field hockey is played on a grass surface, the rules in field hockey are kinder than ice hockey, and the sticks vary between versions.
What is the difference between floor hockey and ice hockey?
Floor Hockey you play on grass,ice hockey you play on ice
Where is hockey played?
Hockey is played all around the world, on grass, dirt, artificial surfaces, ice, frozen ponds and many other types of area.
What is the difference between volleyball and hockey?
Hockey is played on ice and volleyball is not. Hockey is played with a puck and volleyball is played with a ball.
Is Hockey played professionally?
Yes, both field hockey and ice hockey are played professionally in some parts of the world. Field hockey is more common in Europe and parts of Oceania, South America and Asia; ice hockey is virtually restricted to Arctic Circle countries.
What is the difference between ice hockey and in-line hockey?
I think the difference is that ice hockey is played on ice with ice skates and in-line hockey is played on a flat surface with rollerblades.
What do you call hockey that is not played on the ice?
Hockey Just hockey Hockey on ice is called ice hockey
When was hockey first played on ice?
the first ice hockey match was played in 1872.
Where do the players play hockey?
Ice hockey is played on an ice rink.
What is field hockey on ice?
Well, by field hockey I think you mean hockey games that are done on the ground like field hockey, street hockey,ect. It is called ice hockey. *Field hockey and ice hockey are completely different rulebases. As the first answer pretty much describes, it is simply called "field hockey on ice", like it is called "field hockey on grass", "on turf", "on concrete", etc.
Is hockey in the winter Olympics?
Yes, both Men's Ice Hockey and Women's Ice Hockey are in the Winter Olympics.
What was played first ice hockey or field hockey?
Hockey was historically not played on ice until around the invention of modern ice hockey. This was well after the creation of modern field hockey, which itself derived from earlier variations. In short: field hockey was first.
Where comes the words hockey?
the word ice hockey comes from the word " ice hurley" which was a form of ice hockey played in Canada in the 1800
Is ice hockey only played in India?
No. It is played in other places besides India. Canada is famous for ice hockey.
How old is ice hockey?
Although the orgin of ice hockey is unknown, the modern game of Ice Hockey was first played in Montreal, Canada in 1875.
Where is ice hockey played on?
ice rinx
What is a ball used in ice-hockey called?
Ice hockey is played using a puck not a ball.
When hockey is not played on ice is it called land hockey?
You can call it land hockey or just hockey
What is the name of the game that is like hockey but played on ice?
well there is ice hockey and there is curling which is more like shuffleboard on ice
What is hockey?
Hockey is a game in which two opposing teams use sticks to move a small object into the opposing goal. The two major types of the sport are field hockey and ice hockey. Field hockey is played on a open area, traditionally grass but more modernly an artificial surface, and using a ball. Ice hockey is played on an enclosed ice surface, traditionally an iced-over lake or pond but more modernly an artificial rink, and using a small rubber disc called a puck. For further information on each, see the related questions.
Who was the creator of ice hockey?
Ice hockey does not have a known creator for the spot, however, it is said to have evolved from field hockey that was being played in Europe for many centuries. Ice hockey is currently the most popular sport on ice.
How many types of hockey is there?
# Field Hockey # Indoor Hockey - Field Hockey Indoors # Mini Hockey - Field Hockey with a minimum of 5 players on each team including Goalkeeper. # Ice hockey # Inline hockey (Single Bladed Weels) # Roller Hockey (Quad Wheels) # Street hockey - (played the same as ice hockey with the same gear (excluding inline skates) but usually on a street or other paved area [not recommended to play in traffic]) # Unicycle Hockey # UniHoc - Played with plastic sticks (both sides flat) and plastic hollow ball as an introduction to hockey also known as FloorBall or Floor Hockey # Bandy - in some ways field hockey on ice # PowerHockey - a form of hockey played in electric wheelchairs for disabled people # Underwater Hockey # Shinty - Scottish from of hockey played in the highlands # Hurling or Camogie - there are some resembalance to Hockey
What is hockey played on?
Ice hockey is played on a large sheet of ice. Usually about 200 feet long and 75-100 feet wide.
Can you use a plastic blade in ice hockey?
No. Ice Hockey is meant to be played with wooden or aluminum blades.
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