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roller hockey

American  

noun

  1. a game similar to ice hockey played on roller skates.


Etymology

Origin of roller hockey

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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My husband is beloved in the niche world of roller hockey, and that community has been very supportive already.

From Slate • Feb. 19, 2026

Barcelona says it will also run camps for children across a range of sports, including basketball, handball and roller hockey.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

The family’s true promoter spirit couldn’t be suppressed — soccer, indoor tennis, roller hockey, the Buss family tried it all.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025

Smith, who can skate a little and played mostly roller hockey, isn’t worried about that.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2024

Oshie grew up in Everett, Wash., playing a long list of sports: roller hockey, ice hockey, basketball, football, baseball, soccer, golf.

From Washington Post • Mar. 10, 2021

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