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First Indoor Ice Hockey Game
- When
- March 3, 1875
- Where
- Victoria Skating Rink
The first recorded organized indoor ice hockey game was played at the Victoria Skating Rink in Montreal on March 3, 1875.
Organized by James Creighton, the match featured two teams of nine players selected from the Victoria Skating Club. The indoor setting restricted team sizes to nine, marking a major change from outdoor versions. This event is recognized as the birthplace of organized hockey.
Sources
- Victoria Skating Rink Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
- Ice hockey Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
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