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Хоккей в Канаде

Among various kinds of sports there are some that are strongly associated with a certain country. Hockey is the game that Canadians are absolutely passionate about, and most sports fans would agree that it is Canada that can be directly associated with hockey. The game of hockey was invented in Canada and it is definitely the country’s most important contribution to the world of sports.

The very first game was played in Montreal in 1879. Today hockey is played professionally in over twenty countries. There are a number of local, provincial and national amateur hockey teams across the country. It is also quite a common for people to play what are referred to as pick up games just for fun. The wooden sideboards of outdoor rinks are uninterruptedly smacked with slap shots for most of the winter months. And winter weekends for many families across the country mean five to six am time slots for children hockey teams at local arenas. It is more than simply a pastime it is a way of life.

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