Occurs if an attacking player enters the opponent's zone before the puck.
(often called "hokej" in various languages) is a high-speed, full-contact team sport played on ice skates, where players use sticks to shoot a vulcanized rubber puck into the opposing team's net. Core Gameplay and Rules Occurs if an attacking player enters the opponent's
Due to its physical nature and the high speed of the puck (which can exceed 100 mph), specialized gear is mandatory. While stick-and-ball games existed for centuries in Europe
While stick-and-ball games existed for centuries in Europe and among Indigenous peoples in North America, the modern version was formalized in Canada. A standard game lasts 60 minutes, divided into
Games are played on a "rink," a rectangular surface with rounded corners. Standard NHL rinks are 200 feet by 85 feet.
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).