Ice hockey is believed to have evolved from simple stick and ball games played in the 18th and 19th centuries in Britain, … See more

While the general characteristics of the game remain constant, the exact rules depend on the particular code of play being used. The two most important codes are those of the IIHF and the NHL. Both of these code… See more

Ice hockey is a full-contact sport and carries a high risk of injury. Players are moving at speeds around approximately 20–30 mph (30–50 km/h) and much of the game revolves around the physical contact between th… See more

Defensive ice hockey tactics vary from more active to more conservative styles of play. One distinction is between man-to-man oriented defensive systems, and zonal oriented defensive systems, though a lot of teams use … See more

Women began playing the game of ice hockey in the late 19th century. Several games were recorded in the 1890s in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The women of Lord Stanley's family were known to participate i… See more

The following is a list of professional ice hockey leagues by attendance:
The NHL is the best attended and most popular ice hockey league in the world, and is among the major professional sports leagues in t… See more