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

The first game played was on:

	March 3, 1975
	January 3, 1875
	March 3, 1875
	February 2, 1990

What is another type of hockey called?

	Snow hockey
	Ball hockey
	Grass hockey
	Field hockey

What is the object of playing ice hockey?

	Skate around the ice
	Wave a stick in the air
	Put the puck in the net
	Yell to players

What is the job of the goalie?

	Score a goal
	Prevent puck from entering net
	Skate down the ice
	Yell loudly

Where is ice hockey most popular?

	North America, Canada, and Europe
	Mexico, Canada, Brazil
	Australia, Europe, France
	South America, France, Canada

What is the highest level of hockey?

	American Hockey League
	Minor League Hockey
	National Hockey League
	Little League Hockey