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Ice hockey is a sport that is played on ice using sticks and a hard rubber disk called a puck. The origins of ice hockey can be traced back to games played in the early 19th century in Canada, particularly in the provinces of Nova Scotia and Ontario. At that time, the game was played on natural ice and resembled the modern game of field hockey.

Over the next few decades, ice hockey began to evolve and take on more characteristics of the modern game. In 1875, the first rules for ice hockey were written by J.G.A. Creighton and published in the Montreal Gazette. These rules were based on the rules of field hockey, but included several modifications to adapt the game to the ice.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, ice hockey became increasingly popular in Canada and the United States. The first professional ice hockey league, the National Hockey Association (NHA), was formed in 1909. The NHA eventually evolved into the National Hockey League (NHL), which is now the premier professional ice hockey league in the world.

Ice hockey has also played a significant role in international competition. The sport has been part of the Winter Olympics since the first modern Games in Chamonix, France in 1924. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) was founded in 1908 and is responsible for organizing international tournaments, including the World Championships and the Winter Olympics.

Ice hockey has undergone many changes since its early beginnings in the 19th century. Today, the game is played at the amateur and professional levels all over the world, and it continues to be one of the most popular sports in North America.

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