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The undisputed true origins of the term âhat trickâ comes from the wildly popular sport, cricket. Interestingly, the use of the term is different than in other sports in that it is awarded for defensive play, rather than offensive.
Before I reveal what sport the roots of the term are actually derived from, letâs first take a look at what I feel are the two most recognizable sports which use the phrase â ice hockey and world football. Most North Americans will associate âhat-trickâ with ice hockey; when a player scores three goals in one game. To celebrate the feat, fans literally throw their hats off their heads onto the ice to commemorate the accomplishment. However, where and when the term was first used is open for debate.