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Theories about the origins of ice hockey Hockey is a sport that has developed over time, but how much do we know about its origins? In truth, despite what some assert, the origins of hockey remain a hazy subject. Many believe the sport began long ago, citing a painting named "The Hunters In The Snow," a sixteenth-century work of art that appears to...
Read MoreModern day hockey players have highly sophisticated equipment which has been designed to offer maximum protection to the players, while also being flexible and light weight to give them optimal comfort. Introduction of goalie masks Clint Benedict, a goaltender who had his nose shattered by a tremendous shot in 1930, was the first goalie to wear fac...
Read MoreIce hockey is a fast paced, high contact sport, which has been around since the late 19th century. The first ever recorded indoor ice hockey game took place on March 3, 1875 at the Victoria Skating Rink in Montreal, but it was much different than modern day hockey in that each team had 9 players and it was played with a wooden puck. Aside from skat...
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