Did You Know That?

Hockey originated in Canada between 1855 and 1860. In 1860 a puck, instead of a ball, was used in play for the first time. In 1879, the first official set of rules was incorporated in Montreal, and in 1893 the first United States Hockey organization was formed. Also in that year, Lord Stanley of Preston established the Stanley Cup Trophy to be awarded to the top hockey association in Canada. The Stanley Cup remains the pinnacle award in professional hockey.