Ice hockey

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ice-hockey

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport classification?Ice hockey is a professional and amateur contact team sport
2. What is the governing body (international)?International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF)
3. How fast can players skate and shoot the puck?Skaters can go over 20 miles per hour, and a professional shot can reach more than 100 miles per hour.
4. Where did modern ice hockey begin?Modern ice hockey started in Canada in the mid‑1800s, especially in cities like Montreal and Halifax, where formal rules were first written.

Body Check: Using one's body to impede an opponent's progress or separate them from the puck.
Crease: The blue or red painted area in front of the net, with specific rules regarding player entry.
Face-off: The method used to start play or restart it after a stoppage, involving two opposing players.