Is it true that ice hockey was based on the irish sport of hurling?

Nope.


It's a Canadian game.Is it true that ice hockey was based on the irish sport of hurling?
no, hurling has nothing to do with ice or skatingIs it true that ice hockey was based on the irish sport of hurling?
It would figure them hot headed irishmen would find a way to start a fight with a puck and some sticks...





But, aint it nice that they werent the ones to blame for it ...this time :)





I wish you well..





Jesse
NO, but that's an interesting theory.
Noooo!!! It probably was originally an attempt to play English Field hockey on a frozen lake in Canada in winter. That is why the body contact, have you ever tried to stop suddenly on ice??

feel the rain on your skin