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How old do you have to be to play ice hockey?
It is unknown. Hockey has been claimed to be founded in so many different time periods, that it is impossible to know how old it is.
In which country was the game of hockey first played?
Although modern-day field hockey did have its origins in Britain, the game of ice hockey was first played by British troops in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, as a variation of field hockey... The first game was played by the troops on ice with field hockey sticks and a round ball.In 1825 Sir John Franklin (while on Great Bear Lake during one of his Arctic expeditions) wrote: "The game of hockey played on the ice was the morning sport."And in 1843, a British Army officer in Kingston, Ontario, wrote: "Began to skate this year, improved quickly and had great fun at hockey on the ice."
What is old hockey's real name?
The game as we know it today has always been called hockey or ice hockey. The game probably derived from the Irish game of hurling, the English game of field hockey, the North American Indian game of lacrosse and even the Spanish game of shinty. In fact an informal game of hockey, either on ice or on land, is often referred to in Canada as "shinny". Our modern game has incorporated aspects of all the games above.
Who is the founder of ice hockey?
The founder of Ice Hockey is a man named Bob Vandal From Ontario,Canada.
What country is the strongest in ice hockey?
CANADA! its in there blood hockey was invented by canadians
The game of ice hockey was originated where?
The original game of ice hockey was originated in Canada. It is currently most popular in North America but it was originated in Canada which is north of the border.
Why is Canada better at Ice Hockey than the US?
Because in Canada, hockey is our home game but the us, they have a lot of sports
The most famous sport in canada?
One famous sport that is played in Canada is ice hockey. Ice hockey is believed to have first been played in Canada in the 1830s. Another Canadian sport is curling.
Which country is ice hockey from?
Ice hockey originated in Ontario, Canada. It is best known as Canada's game! Actually, while the game as we know it did originate in Canada, whether it was in Nova Scotia, Quebec or Ontario is open to great debate!!
How old do you have to be to play ice hockey?
It is unknown. Hockey has been claimed to be founded in so many different time periods, that it is impossible to know how old it is.
Which sport that Canada good at?
Canada is known for being a great hockey nation.
In Canada what is a special game they play?
Lacrosse is the official sport of Canada. Ice Hockey is the official winter sport of Canada
What was the original name for ice hockey?
It was originally called "shinny on ice," because it was similar to a British game that was a cross between lacrosse and rugby. The original name for hockey was "ice hurley". Then gradually turned into ice hockey.
Can you only play ice hockey in Canada?
NO? you can play hockey any where there is ice
How does hockey represent being Canadian?
Canadians invented ice hockey because of canada's long winter canadians made a sport out of it
Is there ice hockey in Vancouver 2010 the game?
yes there was as of march 1st. canada won, by the way. US vs. Canada
Why is ice hockey such a big part in Canada's culture?
All canadians voted for ice hockey to be the canadian national sport
