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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


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With roller hockey being more accessible and popular in Kenya, many newer members were scouted when wearing skates with wheels on them rather than blades.

From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2025

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

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 18, 2024

And the people who use the these things to play basketball or tennis or roller hockey are very upset because they were used to playing basketball after school and now they can’t.

From Slate ● Dec. 10, 2023

Rafferty began playing roller hockey after his grandfather, who was caring for him while his parents were on vacation, signed him up to play at a local roller rink.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2021

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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