The earliest forms of ice hockey developed over the centuries in
numerous cold weather countries. In the 17th century, a game similar to
hockey was played in Holland known as kolven. But the modern sport of
ice hockey arose from the efforts of college students and British
soldiers in eastern Canada in the mid-19th century. Since then, ice
hockey has moved from neighborhood lakes and ponds to international
competitions, such as the Summit Series and the Winter Olympics.
Historical Dictionary of Ice Hockey traces the history and evolution of
hockey in general, as well as individual topics, from their beginnings
to the present, through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes,
and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary has more than 600
cross-referenced entries on the players, general managers, managers,
coaches, and referees, as well as entries for teams, leagues, rules, and
statistical categories. This book is an excellent access point for
students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about ice hockey.