Ice hockey in Canada
Overview of ice hockey practiced in Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Hockey in Canada" redirects here. For the sport of field hockey in Canada, see Field hockey in Canada.
Ice hockey, simply referred to as "hockey" in both English and French in Canada, dates back to the 19th century. The sport is very popular and played year-round and at every level in the country.[1] Born of various influences from stick-and-ball games brought from the United Kingdom and indigenous games, the contemporary sport of ice hockey originated in Montreal. It is the official national winter sport of Canada.[2] Hockey is widely considered Canada's national pastime, with high levels of participation by children, men, and women at various levels of competition.[3][4]
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Skaters playing a game of ice hockey at Esplanade Park in Quebec City | |
Country | Canada |
Governing body | Hockey Canada |
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First played | 1862 |
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