The history of hockey is one of the most contested among all sports. Traditionally, the birthplace of hockey is considered to be Montreal (Canada) (although more recent studies indicate the primacy of Kingston, Ontario or Windsor, Nova Scotia). However, some Dutch paintings of the 16th century depict a lot of people playing on a frozen canal in a game similar to hockey. But, despite this, Canada is still the birthplace of modern hockey.
When in 1763 the Great Britain won the victory over Canada from Canada, the soldiers brought hockey on the ground to this land. Since the Canadian winters are very severe and long, winter sports have always been welcomed in this area. Attaching cheese cutters to their shoes Anglo-and French-speaking Canadians …show more content…
According to them, the number of field players decreased from nine to seven, on the ice were the goalkeeper, the front and back defenders, the central and two attackers, and in front of the entire width of the field was a rover - the strongest hockey player, . The whole match was held by the team in one team, and by the end of the game the athletes literally crawled on the ice from fatigue, because only a player who was injured was allowed to be replaced (even in the last period and only with the consent of the opponents). In the same year, the first international meeting was held between the Canadian and English …show more content…
So there was a legendary trophy - the Stanley Cup. First, amateurs fought for him, and since 1910 - and professionals. Since 1927, the Stanley Cup has been challenged by teams of the National Hockey League.
In 1900, a net appeared on the gate. According to legend, the Canadian Francis Nilsson adapted a fishing net to the gate. Thanks to this novelty, disputes over whether the goal is scored or not. The judge's whistle from the cold, sticking to his lips, was replaced with a bell, and soon with a plastic whistle. At the same time, they introduced a throw-in of the puck (earlier the judge put his opponents' clubs against the ice washer and, whistling, moved to the side, not to get hit with a stick).
The first professional hockey team was established in Canada in 1904. In the same year, hockey players moved to a new game system - "six by six." The standard size of the site was set at 56 × 26 m, which has since changed little. After four seasons there was a complete separation into professionals and amateurs. For the latter, the Allan Cup was established, which has been played since 1908. Its owners subsequently represented Canada at the world
When in 1763 the Great Britain won the victory over Canada from Canada, the soldiers brought hockey on the ground to this land. Since the Canadian winters are very severe and long, winter sports have always been welcomed in this area. Attaching cheese cutters to their shoes Anglo-and French-speaking Canadians …show more content…
According to them, the number of field players decreased from nine to seven, on the ice were the goalkeeper, the front and back defenders, the central and two attackers, and in front of the entire width of the field was a rover - the strongest hockey player, . The whole match was held by the team in one team, and by the end of the game the athletes literally crawled on the ice from fatigue, because only a player who was injured was allowed to be replaced (even in the last period and only with the consent of the opponents). In the same year, the first international meeting was held between the Canadian and English …show more content…
So there was a legendary trophy - the Stanley Cup. First, amateurs fought for him, and since 1910 - and professionals. Since 1927, the Stanley Cup has been challenged by teams of the National Hockey League.
In 1900, a net appeared on the gate. According to legend, the Canadian Francis Nilsson adapted a fishing net to the gate. Thanks to this novelty, disputes over whether the goal is scored or not. The judge's whistle from the cold, sticking to his lips, was replaced with a bell, and soon with a plastic whistle. At the same time, they introduced a throw-in of the puck (earlier the judge put his opponents' clubs against the ice washer and, whistling, moved to the side, not to get hit with a stick).
The first professional hockey team was established in Canada in 1904. In the same year, hockey players moved to a new game system - "six by six." The standard size of the site was set at 56 × 26 m, which has since changed little. After four seasons there was a complete separation into professionals and amateurs. For the latter, the Allan Cup was established, which has been played since 1908. Its owners subsequently represented Canada at the world