Hokej Guide

Rule-breaking (like tripping or slashing) leads to time in the "penalty box," giving the opposing team a "power play". Essential Equipment

Occurs if an attacking player enters the opponent's zone before the puck. Rule-breaking (like tripping or slashing) leads to time

A standard game lasts 60 minutes, divided into three 20-minute periods. Teams typically consist of six players on the ice at once: one goaltender and five skaters (usually three forwards and two defensemen). Teams typically consist of six players on the

Use more extensive protection, including a reinforced mask , large leg pads (up to 11 inches wide), a catching glove , and a blocker. Standard NHL rinks are 200 feet by 85 feet

Games are played on a "rink," a rectangular surface with rounded corners. Standard NHL rinks are 200 feet by 85 feet.

Traditionally wooden but now often made of composite materials; lengths typically reach the player's chin when on skates. History and Origins

When a player shoots the puck from their half across the opponent's goal line without it being touched.