How popular is ice hockey in Canada?

When it comes to Canada, people think of immigrants, maple leaves and tourism. Speaking of sports in Canada, even unfamiliar people will naturally think of ice hockey, which is deeply loved by politicians and preschool children in various countries. Speaking of which, why is hockey so popular in Canada? This starts with the birth of ice hockey. Ice hockey originated in Canada from 1850 to 1860, and the invention of ice hockey made Canadians proud. Why is Canada an ice hockey fan? The birth of ice hockey in Canada 65438+At the beginning of the 9th century, it was recorded that some people in the Indian Islands of Canada were playing similar games. They use sticks and wooden round cakes. Another way of saying it is that ice hockey originated from an ancient American sport-lacrosse. But it is said that ice hockey evolved from ground hockey, originated in northern Europe, and has a history of more than 500 years. British soldiers stationed in Canada introduced the sport to North America.

1855, an ice game was popular in Canada. Participants wore skates on their feet and held music sticks. On the frozen lake, they chased and ran into a ball made of logs. Two upright wooden poles are the goal, and the number of participants is unlimited. This is the predecessor of modern ice hockey. This game was very popular in New England and other parts of North America at that time. People play this spontaneous and undisciplined game in the frozen pond outside. There is no fixed venue, no specific equipment and no rules. The first ice hockey game was held in Kingston, Canada. 1858, this game was introduced to Europe. 1860, Canada began to use rubber hockey. The first official ice hockey game was held at Victoria Ice rink in Montreal, Canada. Two teams came from McGill University.

At that time, each team had 30 players on the field. Ice hockey is a national sport in Canada with a history of 100 years. Because it is impossible to train in summer, land ice hockey has gradually developed on land. With the invention and popularization of roller skates, roller skates are becoming more and more popular all over the world. Why do children above Canada join ice hockey? Why are roller skating and ice hockey becoming more and more popular? What are the benefits? Children's roller skating is beneficial to intellectual development. Roller skating is not only a contest of physical strength, skills and tactics, but also a contest of intelligence and psychology. Roller skating has strong continuity, close collective cooperation and high competitive requirements. Whether running with the ball or running without the ball, players are required to be broad-minded, calm and sober, and always observe various changes. Its speed and uncertainty are unmatched by other sports.

These exercises are all-round quality exercises, and participating in roller skating training and competitions can also increase the opportunities for cultivating and developing young people's physical strength and intelligence. Roller skating is a combination of walking, running and skating. In the process of sliding, passing, shooting, etc. Breathing depth will be enhanced, thus inhaling more oxygen and discharging more carbon dioxide, thereby increasing vital capacity and enhancing lung function. Studies have pointed out that people who exercise regularly breathe smoothly, deeply, evenly and slowly because of their strong adaptability.