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==History of hockey in England== | ==History of hockey in England== | ||
The English Ice Hockey Association (EIHA) is the governing body of ice hockey in both England and Wales. It was formed in 1982. | The [[English Ice Hockey Association]] (EIHA) is the governing body of ice hockey in both England and Wales. It was formed in 1982. | ||
The EIHA administers the | The EIHA administers the [[English National Ice Hockey League]], the second level British league below the [[Elite Ice Hockey League]], and formerly ran the [[English Premier Ice Hockey League]] as well. The [[English National Ice Hockey Cup]] is also contested. | ||
The English National League was the top level of ice hockey in England from 1935-1954, when it merged with the Scottish National League to form the British National League. | The [[English National League]] was the top level of ice hockey in England from 1935-1954, when it merged with the [[Scottish National League (1929–1954)|Scottish National League]] to form the [[British National League (1954–1960)|British National League]]. | ||
The English | The [[English National Team]] played its first game in 1909, a friendly game against Scotland, which it won 11-1. During its early years, it participated in numerous international tournaments. Since the 1950's, the team has mainly played games against the Scottish national team. Their last international game was a 5-4 loss to Scotland in 1993. | ||
The [[Women's English National Team|women's national team]] played a total of five games between 1987 and 2002. They played three games against Scotland, one against Belgium, and one against Wales. Their only two international victories have come against Scotland. | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:24, 27 January 2024
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It has a population of 52,234,000 people, and its capital and largest city is London.
History of hockey in England
The English Ice Hockey Association (EIHA) is the governing body of ice hockey in both England and Wales. It was formed in 1982.
The EIHA administers the English National Ice Hockey League, the second level British league below the Elite Ice Hockey League, and formerly ran the English Premier Ice Hockey League as well. The English National Ice Hockey Cup is also contested.
The English National League was the top level of ice hockey in England from 1935-1954, when it merged with the Scottish National League to form the British National League.
The English National Team played its first game in 1909, a friendly game against Scotland, which it won 11-1. During its early years, it participated in numerous international tournaments. Since the 1950's, the team has mainly played games against the Scottish national team. Their last international game was a 5-4 loss to Scotland in 1993.
The women's national team played a total of five games between 1987 and 2002. They played three games against Scotland, one against Belgium, and one against Wales. Their only two international victories have come against Scotland.
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