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McGill University Hockey Club

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The McGill University Hockey Club, formed in 1877, is recognized as the first organized ice hockey team. The club's formation and codification of rules were pivotal in the early development of the sport. The first recorded public indoor ice hockey game, involving McGill University students, took place in Montreal in 1875. This early game was noted for its roughness, setting a precedent for the sport's physical nature. By the late 1800s, ice hockey was competing with lacrosse for popularity in Canada, and McGill University played a significant role in its organization and growth.1

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