By Alyssa B. and Sarah E.

Country of origin: Russia

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Rules of the sport: to score more goals than the other team.

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Ice hockey debuted in 1920 in the Olympics.

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Ice hockey is a team sport.

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To play hockey you have to have a hockey stick, skates, protective padding, and a team uniform.

Hockey is played in tournament.

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Awards are given to the team with the highest score.

Ryan Miller

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Tim Thomas

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There are about 230 participants of hockey in the Olympics.

Gold:78

Silver:80

Bronze: 58

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