Hockey's Origins: Where Was It Invented?
Camylle Stroman
2025-04-23 14:38:14
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Most people consider its rightful birthplace to be in Canada, where hockey is the country’s national sport. Some say that the Irish and French played a version back in the 1700s, but others say that Canadians invented it in the mid-1800s.
Forest Weber
2025-04-23 12:22:11
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The history of hockey in the UK dates back to the 19th century and is believed to have originated in England. The sport’s origins can be traced back to various forms of stick and ball games played in Europe for centuries. However, it’s understood it was in England that the modern version of hockey began to develop. The first recorded game in the UK took place in 1861 at Blackheath in southeast London. In 1875, the Hockey Association was formed in England, becoming the world’s first governing body for the sport.
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