What is a good winter sport that is social and still requires exertion?

Citizen: What is a good winter sport that is social and still requires exertion?
I am looking for something that is played during the cold months and beyond.
The sport should be more exciting than golf, more social than hunting, and cause more exertion than curling.

I currently enjoy triathlons and lifting weights.

If I don’t get a better idea, it is going to be Krav Maga.

Answers and Views:

Answer by megalomaniac
To this Canadian (and perhaps all Canadians) the answer is obvious – HOCKEY!

Its got everything you’re looking for and a lot more.

Answer by Bobuck
hockey

Answer by tenar10r
Ice skating! Or there is a variant of Hockey where brooms are used to slide the puck around. I can’t remember the name but its more low-key than Hockey; kind of like tag-football in relationship to real American football. Lots of skating around fun!

Answer by redhottx0x
basketball? all sports are social.

Maybe cheerleading? *nudge, nudge* eh eh??

Answer by Amanda F
skiing! Its an awesome sport, and its not competitive, but you can show off once you get the hang of it.