SECTION "TOP 5 FACTS ABOUT SPORTS": HOCKEY

05.02.2025
  1. Bandy – the Predecessor of Ice Hockey: Ice hockey, as we know it today, was inspired by bandy, a game played on grass with a ball. This ancient sport existed in Europe as early as the 16th century.

  2. Ice Hockey Was Born in Canada: Modern ice hockey was developed in Canada in the 19th century. The first official game under new rules, which later became the foundation of international standards, was played in Montreal in 1875.

  3. First Olympic Games: Ice hockey was included in the Winter Olympic Games program only in 1924.

  4. The Fastest Game in the World: Hockey is considered one of the fastest sports. Players can reach speeds of 40-50 km/h, while the puck can travel up to 160 km/h when struck with a powerful shot.

  5. Player Limitations: In ice hockey, each team can have only six players on the ice at a time, which differentiates it from many other team sports where the number of players can be significantly higher.

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