Hockey - The Definitive Guide to the Sport of Hockey: Your Favorite Sports, #2

By Gary Coleman

This book is for anyone who wants to know about this popular sport, that has a huge, passionate following across the world. It was written to share a passion for the sport and tell you more about it’s history and how to play this fine game.

Hockey is an amazing game and one with a huge following across the world.  This book will teach you all about hockey, its origins, rules and more so you will have an expert knowledge of the sport.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Shaharm Publications
• Release date: Aug 30, 2016
• ISBN: 9781533777218

Gary Coleman

Go to any nearby sports bar in Boston and there’s a good chance you’ll find Gary Coleman there with a beer in his hand and his eyes glued to the soccer, football, baseball, cricket… or any other game for that matter!  As a diehard fan of sports, and as an avid player of both soccer and cricket, Gary Coleman has followed generations of sporting games and seen legends rise and fall. Now approaching his later years, Gary has hung up his boots and turned his passion for sports into a fantastic series of sporting guide books that range from baseball to hockey, tennis to volleyball, soccer, football and so much more… even scuba diving! Don’t miss these fantastic guides to some of the world’s most well-loved sports.

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INTRODUCTION

Ice Hockey is one of the most adored sports in the world. It has a huge fan following across North America and various parts of Europe. The history is rich and the fans passionate, but it is the sport that garners the interest of neutrals and diehards alike.

Yet, what is this sport all about? How did it come about? Who are its greatest legends and modern day greats? What about the controversies that have arisen over the years? These are all questions, which will be answered in this delightful read.

It is time to understand the nuances of what hockey is, and what it has brought to the table for many years. It has and will continue to entertain its rabid fans, but is there more to this lovely sport? Is there more to this wonderful journey of sport and entertainment?

This book will answer all of those questions and more. It is time to grasp the intricacies of the sport that millions of people around the world love. People are seen sitting in front of their TVs wearing their favorite team’s jersey every night. It is the passion that unites everyone.

A sport that started from humble beginnings has risen into one of the most well liked sports in the world. It has the right amount of aggression, passion, and skill, which brings everyone out to watch. It doesn’t take long to become hooked on this game and all it has to offer. This is a gift that keeps on giving, to those who watch and support it.

Enjoy this read and learn more about the sport of hockey, in this in-depth guide. It will be easier to understand why millions adore this sport and why it will continue to be cherished as time goes on. This has been passed down from generation to generation, just like some of the other major sports around the world.

HISTORY OF HOCKEY

Let’s begin with the foundation. This is the ‘history of hockey’ and where it was born. It is important to know the roots of this sport, to gauge how it has unfolded and the value it has brought into people’s lives. This is a sport with a rich history and one that has grown over time. It is a sport that came from humble beginnings, but has spread into a super power in the sporting world.

The winter months meant the weather would get chilly and the water would freeze. It would create ice to slip and slide around on. People in the United Kingdom were used to chilly weather, especially in the Northern areas. It wouldn’t snow as much in the cosmopolitan areas, but the northern regions saw snowfall. It was in these regions of the nation where the first ‘stick and ball’ games were developed. It was all about building the concept of putting a ball (using a stick) into the opposition’s net.

Football (or soccer) had already developed and was cherished in the region. It was something that was used as the foundation for this sport. The same rules applied, with two nets on either