subject: The Ice Hockey Game [print this page] Hockey is a name used to refer to a series of two-team games that involve trying to maneuver a puck to get into the goal of the opponent. There are many types of hockey, which are popular in different countries and geographical locations. For instance, field hockey and ice hockey are the most popular forms of hockey we have today. Field hockey is the most popular type of hockey since it can be played in various geographical locations unlike ice hockey which is popular in ice covered locations. Most people refer field hockey to as just hockey.
Hockey originated from a variety of sports that were played using curved sticks in different places of the world. In Ireland at around 1272 BC there were hockey-like games that existed. A game known as Keretizein existed in the ancient Greece at around 600 BC that was similar to hockey. Through the ages, hockey has undergone several developments, to achieve the current generally accepted rules in both field and ice hockey. Some countries treasure hockey as a national sport such as India and Pakistan
hockey sur glace en direct (Ice Hockey) is governed by the International Hockey federation, an international body consisting of 116 members. It is commonly played between similar sexes, although it can be played in between mixed sexes. The game is delicate in the way the whole setting is, and needs practice and caution while playing. The players wear protective attire on their feet to cover them from injury. The goal keeper puts on full body armor as a protective precaution. The players are supposed to exercise due caution in the game and to play a safe and clean game against their opponents.
Ice hockey is normally played on ice, with the skaters using either hard rubber or wooden sticks to shoot the puck in the net of the opponent team. Each of the participating teams consists of six members, one member acting as a goalie, while the others play in the field using an appropriate formation. The game is normally fast paced and is played very professionally. Ice hockey is mostly popular in areas such as Europe and North America where there is abundance of natural ice. It first emerged as a seasonal game but was extended to a fulltime game with the development of indoor ice fields. The game has even extended to other ice-free countries with the development of such indoor ice fields. Countries where hockey is popular hold hockey competitions and matches and occasionally participate in a Ligue hockey (hockey league). Ice hockey is governed by the international Hockey Federation, a 66 member team.
