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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."
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.
Which sport is most commonly played in British Columbia?
The sport of ice hockey.
Who was the first person that played hockey?
Not sure if there was one person that played hockey as its a team sport but i think it is credited to the British Troops in Kingston Ontatio Canada in 1843
Where and when did hockey originate?
In 1825 Sir John Franklin wrote that "The game of hockey played on the ice was the morning sport" while on Great Bear Lake during one of his Arctic expeditions. 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."The Canadian Amature Hockey Association have credited Kingston as the origins of Ice Hockey Brought by British Army Personel
Where is the ice hockey being played at the 2010 Olympics?
Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada.
Who founded ice hockey?
5 british army men who played with sticks and a rock
Why did hockey start?
Its A Variation Of Hockey (Field) And was created by British Army Personel Origins In 1825 Sir John Franklin wrote that "The game of hockey played on the ice was the morning sport" while on Great Bear Lake during one of his Arctic expeditions. 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.".
Have you ever played hockey. What tense is this?
This is a present perfect question.I have played hockey. Have you ever played hockey?
Where is Mark Morrision Ice Hockey Player Now?
As far as I can tell, Mark Morrison has retired from competitive hockey. He last played for the Fife Flyers of the British League in 2000-01.
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
