What year was the first official game of ice hockey played?

The first official game of ice hockey is widely recognized to have taken place in 1875 at the Victoria Skating Rink in Montreal, Canada. This game was played by a set of rules that were documented and organized, distinguishing it from earlier forms of hockey that had been played on ice for years prior but lacked standardized rules and structure. The significance of this game lies in its contribution to the development of modern ice hockey, as it established a foundation for the sport that would evolve into what is played today.

The other years mentioned do have connections to early forms of ice hockey, but they do not represent organized, official games recognized in hockey history like the one in 1875.