description Broomball Overview
Broomball is a team sport played on an ice rink in ordinary footwear rather than ice skates. Players use broom-shaped sticks to move a ball and try to score in the opposing goal, giving the game a relationship to ice hockey while using different equipment and movement. The sport is associated with Canada and is played recreationally and competitively in several countries. A documented Canadian game took place in Perdue, Saskatchewan, in 1909.
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How is broomball different from ice hockey?
Broomball is played on an ice rink, but players wear ordinary footwear instead of ice skates. They use broom-shaped sticks and a ball rather than hockey sticks and a puck.
What equipment do players use in broomball?
Players use broom-shaped sticks to move a ball across the ice. The sport also uses goals and a rink layout that make it recognizable as an ice-based team game.
Can you play broomball without ice skates?
Yes, ordinary footwear is part of the standard description of broomball. Players move directly on the ice without the skates used in ice hockey.
How is broomball scored?
Teams try to move the ball into the opposing goal. The objective resembles ice hockey, while the footwear, sticks, and ball create a different style of movement.
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