Ice hockey game: meaning, definitions and examples
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ice hockey game
[ ˈaɪs ˌhɑki ɡeɪm ]
sport
A game played on ice between two teams of skaters who use sticks to drive a puck into the opposing team's goal.
Synonyms
hockey match.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| ice hockey game |
This is a repetition and serves the same context and examples as the first entry.
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| hockey match |
Used more formally and can refer to both ice hockey and field hockey. Common in British English.
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Examples of usage
- The ice hockey game ended in a tie.
- She scored a goal in the ice hockey game.
- The ice hockey game was intense and fast-paced.
Translations
Translations of the word "ice hockey game" in other languages:
🇵🇹 jogo de hóquei no gelo
🇮🇳 आइस हॉकी खेल
🇩🇪 Eishockeyspiel
🇮🇩 permainan hoki es
🇺🇦 гра в хокей на льоду
🇵🇱 mecz hokeja na lodzie
🇯🇵 アイスホッケーの試合
🇫🇷 match de hockey sur glace
🇪🇸 partido de hockey sobre hielo
🇹🇷 buz hokeyi maçı
🇰🇷 아이스 하키 경기
🇸🇦 لعبة هوكي الجليد
🇨🇿 hokejový zápas
🇸🇰 hokejový zápas
🇨🇳 冰球比赛
🇸🇮 hokejska tekma na ledu
🇮🇸 íshokkíleikur
🇰🇿 мұз хоккей ойыны
🇬🇪 ყინულის ჰოკეის თამაში
🇦🇿 buz xokkeyi oyunu
🇲🇽 partido de hockey sobre hielo
Etymology
Ice hockey game, also known simply as hockey, originated in Canada in the 19th century. It evolved from similar games played in Europe, but the modern version of ice hockey as we know it today was developed in Canada. The sport quickly gained popularity and spread to other parts of the world, becoming a beloved winter sport. Ice hockey game is known for its fast-paced and physical nature, with teams competing to score goals by shooting a puck into the opposing team's net. The sport has a rich history and is deeply ingrained in the culture of many countries.