The game of hockey has been around in some form for hundreds of years and is highly popular. Placing a bet on your favourite hockey game is easy using the Internet, with matches all across the globe to choose from with fantastic odds, as well as some closer to home. Whether you love the huge championships or prefer the smaller and more local events, odds are you can find them online and betting just couldn't be simpler.

In hockey, two teams play against each other by trying to hit a ball or puck into the goal of their opponent using a stick called a hockey stick. That is the simplest explanation, but, of course, there are many types of hockey to choose from and betting online reflects that - the range of games is simply staggering in comparison to what you would find in your local bookmakers!

Although there are many forms of hockey, two stand out as the most popular for a bet:

Field Hockey - Often played on grass, artificial turf or gravel. This version is very popular among both men and women world wide and teams can be either mixed or single-sex. Both mens' and womens' field hockey is played at the Summer Olympics and is definitely worth a bet.

Ice Hockey - Arguably the most popular type of hockey, ice hockey is played on ice and a puck is used instead of a ball. This is a fast and often brutal game where players are heavily-armoured and injuries often occur. Like many contact sports, it's very popular for a bet with both American leagues and the Winter Olympics is a choice of many.