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The Challenging Game of Hockey

By: Urther Queen

Most people would be surprised to learn that hockey isn't the national sport of Canada, considering the country's love affair with the game. Many people in Canada eat, sleep, and breathe hockey. Hockey is defiantly a Canadian sport, although its roots are in Ireland, back when it was called Hurley. In the 1800s hockey became very popular throughout Canada, especially the East coast, and its infectious nature has caught on all over the world.

Five original teams formed the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1917. This increased to 30 teams from all over Canada and the USA by the end of the century. One look at some of the fans at the arenas show, they mean business and are passionate about their hockey.

The hockey playoffs, known as the Stanley Cup, tend to be dominated by US teams in recent years, but that hasn't dampened the fervor of the Canadian fans. In many houses and sports bars throughout Canada, Hockey Night remains a strong tradition. Like many sports where the players demand high salaries, hockey has seen it's fair share of teams come and go, like the Winnipeg Jets and the Quebec Nordiques.

Hockey stars are among the highest paid in any professional sport. This is partly the reason that many of the top players head to teams in the US. Many Canadian teams have a hard time retaining their homegrown players thanks to high salary demands. This is also the key issue in the 2004 dispute which has resulted in no games thus far for the season.

Hockey is a very violent game, and spectators love to watch the opposing team get crushed against the boards. Many people wonder what this is teaching young fans and, unfortunately, violence is very common in the little leagues. Many leagues have adopted a no tolerance policy for aggressive play, and some have banned this type of contact all together. The NHL however, has yet to follow suit.

These days' parents have become a bit too passionate at little league hockey games. There is an increasing number of fights between parents and verbal and physical abuse against referees and coaches. This has prompted many people to stay away from the sport or putting their children in after school hockey programs. The thought of knowing that the parents care more about who wins than the kids do is frightening. Regardless of this hockey will always be a popular game in North America.

Regardless of the changes, hockey will continue to be a popular game in North America. Europe is beginning to enjoy the same success in the hockey world as well. Recent world championships and Olympic games have highlighted little known countries such as Belarus. Anywhere you can find iced over ponds or lakes, you'll find the perfect place for a little ice hockey. Although a cold climate isn't always the prerequisite, look at the Los Angeles Kings!

In North America one of the best-loved games is Hockey. Many fans are hopeful that there will be at least a few games this 2004/2005 NHL season. Farm teams and minor leagues are still playing so at least fans can get to see some hockey. To feel the excitement in the air and understand what the fuss is all about then be sure to check out a game at your local area. This is why hockey is so popular.

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