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Hockey is played in over sixty countries (perhaps more) at various levels of proficiency. The elite nations are Canada, USA, Russia, Sweden, Finland & Czech Republic. I suggest you check www.IIHF.com for a list of countries and the various championships they sponsor.
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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.
Are there any countries in Africa that play ice hockey?
www.saicehockey.org.za/SAIHA/Default.htm Hockey is played at a high enough level in South Africa that teams from that nation regularly play in the lower divisions of the IIHF world championships. The game is developing enough in Morocco and Algeria that they send teams to the Arab Cup hockey tournament. Also, according to Wikipedia, there is ice hockey played at a very amateur level in Tunisia, Kenya and Cote d'Ivoire.
Where else can hockey be played apart from ice?
roller hockey is on concrete usally smoth asphalt
What did the habitants do on there spare time?
they played hockey
Who played the most years in professional hockey?
If I am not mistaken I believe it would be Mr. Hockey/ Gordie Howe
Which two countries are played first hockey match?
The first hockey match was played between Ireland and Wales in 1895. Ireland won 3-0.
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.
Where is hockey most popular?
Hockey is played at its highest level and is most popular in Canada, United States, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovakia. Hockey is played in many other countries as well.
What was old hockey?
OLD hockey or Ice hockey is a team sport played on ice in which skaters use sticks to shoot a hard rubber hockey puck into their opponent's net to score points. In some countries, such as Canada, the United States and those of Europe like Sweden among others, it is known as "hockey"; the name "ice hockey" is used in countries where "hockey" generally refers to field hockey.
Is ice hockey only played in the Stanley Sports Center?
No. Ice Hockey is played in many different buildings, in many different countries. It's played in a diverse range of locations by a diverse range of people.
List the ice countries?
I'm not sure what you mean here, but if you mean countries where hockey is played, there are quite a few, including Canada, USA, Sweden, Russia, etc. For a complete list of countries check the International Ice Hockey Federation website at www.IIHF.com and they have a list of all hockey playing nations.
How many games are played in the Oddset hockey series?
The Oddset Hockey Games were played in February 2012 over the course of three days. Within these three days, 6 games were played amongst various countries.
How many counties participate in olympic hockey?
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), which oversees Olympic hockey, has 68 member countries. However only 12 top nations played in the 2010 Olympic Hockey tournament. In the past, the number of countries participating in any given Olympics ranged from 7 to 16.
What is aga khan cup associated with?
Aga khan cup is associated with Hockey. It is played between various countries of the world. India has also won that cup.
Have you ever played hockey. What tense is this?
This is a present perfect question.I have played hockey. Have you ever played hockey?
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.
Where is hockey mostly played?
Hockey is mostly played in Canada
