Ice hockey is a fast-paced sport that has been around for a very long time. The first organized game was played in Montreal on March 3, 1875.

People from the United States and Canada refer to it as just "hockey", while other countries refer to it as "ice hockey" (as there is also a sport called "field hockey").

The object of ice hockey is to use skates and sticks to put a rubber puck into the opposing team's net. A team on the ice consists of six players: three forwards (center, right, and left wing), two defensemen, and one goalie. The job of the goalie is to stand in the net and prevent the puck from entering the net.

North America, Canada, and Europe have more fans for ice hockey than any other place in the world. The highest level of hockey in North America is the National Hockey League (NHL).

Ice hockey is a ___________

	fast-paced sport
	slow sport
	game for slow players
	game played on paper

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1343213fast-paced sportslow sportgame for slow playersgame played on paperThe first game played was on:March 3, 1975January 3, 1875March 3, 1875February 2, 1990What is another type of hockey called?Snow hockeyBall hockeyGrass hockeyField hockeyWhat is the object of playing ice hockey?Skate around the iceWave a stick in the airPut the puck in the netYell to playersWhat is the job of the goalie?Score a goalPrevent puck from entering netSkate down the iceYell loudlyWhere is ice hockey most popular?North America, Canada, and EuropeMexico, Canada, BrazilAustralia, Europe, FranceSouth America, France, CanadaWhat is the highest level of hockey?American Hockey LeagueMinor League HockeyNational Hockey LeagueLittle League Hockey