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What is the origin of ice hockey?
What is the origin of ice hockey?
- Canada
- Scotland (correct)
- England
- United States
What was the name of the game similar to ice hockey played in England?
What was the name of the game similar to ice hockey played in England?
- Shinty
- Hurling
- Bandy (correct)
- Chamiare
When was the first organized ice hockey game played?
When was the first organized ice hockey game played?
- 1900
- 1820
- 1875 (correct)
- 1850
Who made changes to the ice hockey game by using rubber pucks instead of balls?
Who made changes to the ice hockey game by using rubber pucks instead of balls?
Which group of people is believed to have first played a game like hockey on ice?
Which group of people is believed to have first played a game like hockey on ice?
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Origin of Ice Hockey?
Origin of Ice Hockey?
Scotland is considered the place of origin for ice hockey.
Bandy
Bandy
Bandy was a similar game played in England, resembling ice hockey.
First Organized Ice Hockey Game?
First Organized Ice Hockey Game?
The first organized ice hockey game was played in 1875.
Rubber Pucks
Rubber Pucks
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Mi'kmaq Indians
Mi'kmaq Indians
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Study Notes
Origin of Ice Hockey
- Ice hockey is believed to have originated from a game similar to field hockey, played by British soldiers in the 18th and 19th centuries.
- The game, called "shinty", was played on ice in England.
Early Development
- The first organized ice hockey game was played in 1875 at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Evolution of the Game
- In 1877, British army officer and McGill student, Captain James Creighton, made changes to the game by using rubber pucks instead of balls.
Ancient Roots
- Indigenous peoples in North America are believed to have first played a game similar to hockey on ice, long before the arrival of European settlers.
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