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Hockey at the indoor rink
1875
On March 3, 1875, an organized indoor hockey game was played in Montréal. Two teams of nine met at Victoria Rink. It was an important step in the history of modern hockey.
Look together
How many players can you count?
An idea to try
With a cork and two wooden spoons, play table hockey on the floor. Invent one single rule and stick to it.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
The March 3, 1875 game at Victoria Rink is recognized as the first organized indoor ice hockey match. Two teams of nine took part. This milestone concerns the development of modern hockey, not the invention of all earlier stick, ball or ice games.
The drawing shows only some of the players. Compare their simplified equipment with today’s gear; it is not a safety example to copy.
Sources and context (1)
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Source review: 2026-09-19. Illustrations simplify places and scenes; they are not historical documents.