Ice hockey in Scotland
Ice hockey is the most popular indoor sport in Scotland, with a fairly established presence in each of the population centres and a spectator attendance lower only than football and rugby union. The term "hockey" is usually reserved for field hockey in Scotland, and "ice hockey" is normally referred to by its full form.
| Ice hockey in Scotland | |
|---|---|
The Edinburgh Eagles celebrate their victory in 2009 | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Governing body | Scottish Ice Hockey |
| National team(s) | Men's national team; Women's national team |
National competitions | |
As with curling (a sport of Scottish origin), the game tends to be more commonly played indoors these days, due to milder winters in the past few decades. Ice hockey is thus played on indoor rinks in Scotland, with the possible exception of street hockey, which is played at an informal level within the country.
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