DEFINITION: Hockey is a fast-paced team sport played on ice, typically consisting of six players per team, where the objective is to score goals by shooting a small rubber puck into the opponent’s net using a hockey stick.
FAQs:
1. What equipment do hockey players wear?
– Hockey players wear protective gear such as helmets, mouthguards, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, shin guards, and skates.
2. How long is a hockey game?
– In professional hockey, a game consists of three periods, each lasting 20 minutes. However, actual game duration may be longer due to stoppages and intermissions.
3. Can a player use both sides of the hockey stick?
– No, players can only use one side of the hockey stick, typically the flat side, to pass, shoot, or control the puck. Using the backside of the stick is considered illegal.
4. What is a power play in hockey?
– A power play occurs when one team has a numerical advantage due to a penalty against the opposing team. The penalized team has one fewer player on the ice, giving the other team an opportunity to score.
5. How does a hockey game end if it’s tied?
– If a hockey game is tied at the end of regulation time, it usually goes into overtime. Overtime can be sudden death (first team to score wins) or a shootout, depending on the rules of the league or competition.
