Rare native Japanese term for ice hockey; in modern Japanese, アイスホッケー is the standard word. This term may appear in older texts or formal contexts.
See also: アイスホッケー
In pre-war newspapers, the notation '氷球' can be seen.
Compound of 氷 (ひょう, 'ice') and 球 (きゅう, 'ball'), literally 'ice ball'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain; it is a native Japanese coinage for the sport.