PrimumHockeyist
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In 1215 AD a document was created what is widely regarded as the foundation of the English and 'common law' legal system.
The Magna Carta now exists in modern form throughout the Western world, from America to Australia, Canada to Britain and so on. The rules of modern Ice Hockey follows a similar trajectory. All versions of the modern game are based on a document that was drafted in Montreal at the Victoria Skating Rink on December 8 of 1886.
Anyone who seriously wants to know about Ice Hockey history needs to know know about this piece of Halifax-Montreal legislation. It is relevant to North America, Europe and everywhere else Ice Hockey is played. All versions of modern Ice Hockey worldwide are derived from this document, from the NHL on down to the finest beer leagues.
The very first AHAC rules were published in the Montreal Gazette a few weeks after they were drafted at the December 8, 1886 meeting. Those who are interested can download a copy here.
The Magna Carta now exists in modern form throughout the Western world, from America to Australia, Canada to Britain and so on. The rules of modern Ice Hockey follows a similar trajectory. All versions of the modern game are based on a document that was drafted in Montreal at the Victoria Skating Rink on December 8 of 1886.
Anyone who seriously wants to know about Ice Hockey history needs to know know about this piece of Halifax-Montreal legislation. It is relevant to North America, Europe and everywhere else Ice Hockey is played. All versions of modern Ice Hockey worldwide are derived from this document, from the NHL on down to the finest beer leagues.
The very first AHAC rules were published in the Montreal Gazette a few weeks after they were drafted at the December 8, 1886 meeting. Those who are interested can download a copy here.
