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Ice Hockey In North America
When many Americans think of Canada they think of ice hockey. But the origins of hockey is returning to northern Europe in Britain and France. Although the sport of field hockey dates back to ancient Egypt and Greece, the first evidence of ice hockey, only goes back about 500 years. It is speculated that those who played field hockey sports adjusted so they can play during the winter cold and frost. The word probably comes from the French word hockey “hypo” meaning “bent stick” or “shepherd’s crook.”
Hockey was the first time in North America, the way the British soldier, who came to Nova Scotia. They are organized into teams and played each other. Around the same time, students at McGill University in Montreal and began playing hockey. Finally, a little ‘ice hockey league was formed four teams in Ontario. He continued, and soon a number of clubs in different cities, played against each other. Recognizing the abilities of these players and the teams first, by Lord Stanley Preston, England governor-general, had a silver bowl created by the special prize of the best amateur hockey team. This was the beginning of the Stanley Cup.
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Ice Hockey
Britain and France are the origin of ice hockey. The first evidence of hockey dates back 500 years. Many people believe that hockey players made some changes in field hockey, so you can play a cold and icy winter. Origin of the word hockey is perhaps the French word? Hoquet? pointing? bent stick?.
Ice hockey was introduced in North America by English sailors who arrived in Nova Scotia. At the same time, students at McGill University in Montreal has also started to play ice hockey. In due course, an ice hockey club small, with four teams, was formed in Ontario. Gradually began to grow, and soon, the clubs from different cities started playing against each other. Lord Stanley of Preston, a British governor general, has recognized the ability of these young players and teams has created a unique silver bowl to give as a reward for the best amateur hockey team of the ice. This was the beginning of the Stanley Cup.
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