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The first ever organized indoor game of ice hockey is played in Montreal, Quebec, Canada as recorded in the Montreal Gazette.
The first recorded indoor ice hockey game was held on March 3, 1875, at the Victoria Skating Rink in Montreal.
On March 3, 1875, the first recorded organized indoor game of ice hockey took place at the Victoria Skating Rink in Montreal, Quebec. Documented in the Montreal Gazette, this match featured nine players per side using a ball and curved sticks. The game's rules, drafted shortly before the event, laid the foundation for modern ice hockey. The contest popularized hockey as a fast-paced winter sport beyond informal pond games. Spectators lined the rink, enthralled by the speed and skill on display. This milestone marked the transition of hockey from amateur recreation to a regulated sport. Over time, hockey rules evolved, equipment improved, and the sport spread across Canada and beyond. Today, ice hockey is a beloved international game with professional leagues worldwide, rooted in this pioneering match.
1875
first ever organized indoor game
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Montreal Gazette