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Great Britain and France are the Origins of Ice Hockey Games

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Britain and France are the origins of ice hockey. The first evidence of ice hockey can be traced back to 500 years. Many people believe that hockey players have made some adjustments to hockey to be able to play in the cold and icy winter. The origin of the word hockey may be the French word "hoquet". Represents a "curved stick." Ice hockey was first introduced in North America by British sailors arriving in Nova Scotia. Almost at the same time, students at McGill University in Montreal began playing ice hockey. In due course, a small ice hockey club was formed in Ontario, consisting of four teams. Gradually, it began to grow, and in a very short time, clubs from different cities began to compete with each other. Lord Stanley of the English Governor Preston recognizes the ability of these first players and teams to create unique silver bowls to reward the best amateur ice hockey, team. This is the beginning of the Stanley Cup. In the past, an ice hockey team us...