#5253c - (49¢) History of Hockey - Sheet of 2

Montreal is generally considered the cradle of organized hockey, having hosted the first recorded indoor game on March 3, 1875. From there, hockey spread through Canada, becoming the official winter sport of the nation and spread to the United States. Within several decades, the National Hockey League (NHL) was formed, and grew from only four teams to more than 30! Millions of fans gather in their homes and in massive arenas to cheer on the sport every year. Scott 5253c History of Hockey