How Hockey Started (and Why We Pucking Love Hockey Socks)
Hockey has always been about passion, pride, and a little bit of obsession, from the first organized game in Montreal to today's ardent supporters. Whether you're watching the game on the couch, on the ice, or in the stands, these I Pucking Love Hockey socks are the ideal way to celebrate that love.
The first organized hockey game was played at the Victoria Skating Rink in Montreal on March 3, 1875. A couple of years later, in 1877, the first official rules of ice hockey were published in the Montreal Gazette.
Where hockey was actually invented is still up for debate. Many Canadian towns claim it as their own, but there’s also evidence that early stick-and-ball games resembling hockey were played across the pond in England, especially versions of bandy and shinny that helped shape the sport.
The National Hockey League was formed in 1917 with four teams: the Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, and Toronto Arenas. Since those early days, the league has expanded many times and now includes 32 teams across Canada and the United States, making it one of the largest and most beloved sports leagues in the world.
Here's a video of one of our biggest fans using the I Pucking Love Hockey men's socks. The socks you wear when you play, cheer, or simply daydream about the next game is the epitome of "true hockey love.
