In the 1920's hockey was a very popular Canadian sport. Hockey was names Canada's national sport. Because it became so popular so quickly. During the 1920's the NHL was formed for Canadian and American hockey players. The NHL became an instant hit because many people enjoyed watching the high paced sport. When WW1 had ended many soldiers were excited to finally watch the game. Hockey became a sport that every Canadian loved to watch. Hockey is considered to be a part of the Canadian Culture. In the 1920's, the sport of basketball became popular due to many unemployed men. Unemployed males played basketball to escape their boredom. However in the 1920's, many women participated in playing basketball. During the 1920's, female athletes were called the "Golden Age of Sports".
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They had an overall record of 502 wins and 20 losses. From this successful team, women had proven their equality. Female and male athletes should have been treated equally. These successful teams had won 4 Olympic gold medals for Canada. This basketball team has shown the world about Canadian athletes' talent. No wonder female’s athletes were called the "Golden Age of Sports". Finally basketball has helped women to have more rights and freedom. Lionel Conacher was a truly remarkable Canadian athlete. He was considered to be Canada's all-round athlete of the 19th century. He has participated in numerous sports. His first sport was football. In 1921, Conacher has helped the Toronto Argonauts win the Grey Cup. His main sport was football. However in 1925, Lionel joined the NHL. During his NHL career, he played for Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Americans, Chicago Black Hawks, and Montreal Maroons. He played Canada's national sport of Hockey. He also played baseball and lacrosse. He was also rewarded with the Canadian amateur light heavyweight boxing title in the late
They had an overall record of 502 wins and 20 losses. From this successful team, women had proven their equality. Female and male athletes should have been treated equally. These successful teams had won 4 Olympic gold medals for Canada. This basketball team has shown the world about Canadian athletes' talent. No wonder female’s athletes were called the "Golden Age of Sports". Finally basketball has helped women to have more rights and freedom. Lionel Conacher was a truly remarkable Canadian athlete. He was considered to be Canada's all-round athlete of the 19th century. He has participated in numerous sports. His first sport was football. In 1921, Conacher has helped the Toronto Argonauts win the Grey Cup. His main sport was football. However in 1925, Lionel joined the NHL. During his NHL career, he played for Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Americans, Chicago Black Hawks, and Montreal Maroons. He played Canada's national sport of Hockey. He also played baseball and lacrosse. He was also rewarded with the Canadian amateur light heavyweight boxing title in the late