Los Alisos Intermediate School 7 th Grade Physical Education
Modern Ice Hockey was developed in Montreal, Canada with the first organized game in James Creighton is the “father of ice hockey” and was one of the men to play with his friends during the first organized game. In the first ice hockey game, each team had 9 players, the goals were 8 feet wide and they used a flat, circular piece of wood as the puck.
1883: The first “world championship” of hockey was held in Montreal, Canada 1892: Governor General of Canada, Lord Stanley, purchased a silver bowl to use as a trophy for the winner of the championship Today: Trophy continues to be used and is known as the Stanley Cup, awarded to the champion of the NHL each year.
1896: First Hockey league formed in the United States 1917: National Hockey Association (Canadian teams only) was reorganized to include U.S. teams and named the National Hockey League (NHL) 1924: First Olympic games with Men’s Ice Hockey (Gold: Canada, Silver: United States, Bronze: Great Britain) 1960: U.S. Men’s Hockey Team wins first Gold Medal 1998: First Olympic Games with Women’s Ice Hockey (Gold: United States, Silver: Canada, Bronze: Finland)
The objective of the game is to score goals by shooting a puck into the opponent’s net The team that scores the most goals during the game wins
The main job of the offense is to work together to score goals Offensive Positions Right Wing ▪ Mainly on the right side of the ice ▪ Must be able to battle for the puck in front of the net Center ▪ Creative player, much like a quarterback. Must be good at passing and making smart plays Left Wing ▪ Traditionally shoots with left-handed shot ▪ Mainly on the left side of the ice
The main job of the defense is to work together to STOP the other team from scoring Defensive Positions: Right Defenseman ▪ Plays primarily on the right side of the ice, defending the Left Wing of the other team Left Defenseman ▪ Plays primarily on the left side of the ice, defending the Right Wing of the other team Goalie ▪ Plays in front of the goal and has the job of keeping the puck from going into the net
Goal Puck Stick
Foot Hockey is played on a hard surface (Los Alisos plays on the basketball courts) In a typical game, there are 6 players on each team (3 offensive players, 2 defensive players and a goalie) Players can use their sticks to pass the puck to teammates Players can use their sticks to shoot the puck into the opposing team’s net
Players may not hold the puck in their hands Players must use ONLY their stick to redirect the puck (do not use feet to kick the puck) If puck goes out of bounds (sidelines/endlines), the play is stopped and the other team gets the puck to pass back in bounds. Players must hold onto the hockey stick with two hands Hockey stick can not move upward above the knee Play is stopped if the goal is knocked out of position
When a penalty occurs, the player that committed the penalty goes into the penalty box (that team must play with one less player) Some Penalties Include: Tripping Elbowing High-Sticking Delay of Game Slashing Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Demonstrates Reliability Communicates Constructively Listens Actively Is an Active Participant Makes their Teammates Better Shows Commitment Treats others in a respectful and supportive manner Holds other teammates accountable