Hokej Official

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

Each goal is worth one point. The team with the highest score wins; ties are often settled by overtime or a shootout. Key Violations: Rule-breaking (like tripping or slashing) leads to time

Wear skates , a helmet with a face mask , shoulder pads, elbow pads, heavy-duty gloves , padded shorts (breezers), and shin guards. Key Violations: Wear skates , a helmet with

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

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).

(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