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<p>1 revision</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Harold Blackett''' (1854-1923) was a key figure in the development of ice hockey in England. He formed the first organized club outside of the Fens, the [[Virginia Water Hockey Club]], in 1873. The club initially played with ash sticks and a bung.<br /> <br /> Blackett captained the club into the early 1900s. He also served as the captain of the combination &quot;Virginia Water Team&quot; that handed the [[Bury Fen Bandy Club]] its first ever defeat in 1891. Blackett was involved in the formation of the [[National Bandy Association]] several weeks later.<br /> <br /> Following the opening of several artificial ice rinks in London, Blackett began playing indoors with &quot;Mr. Blackett's Team&quot;. His Virginia Water club later ventured into the London rinks, claiming the [[New Niagara Challenge Cup]] in 1897.<br /> <br /> The Virginia Water Club ceased to exist around 1901. In January 1903 Blackett captained &quot;Sunninghill&quot; to a victory over Coopers Hill College in a bandy match on the ice.<br /> <br /> {{Origins of Hockey}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Early British Hockey]]</div>

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