DEFINITION:
Ice hockey is a fast-paced team sport played on an ice rink, typically indoors, where two teams compete to score goals by shooting a puck into the opponent’s net using sticks.
FAQs:
1. What is the objective of ice hockey?
The objective of ice hockey is to score more goals than the opposing team by shooting the puck into their net while defending your own net.
2. How many players are on each team in ice hockey?
Each ice hockey team typically consists of six players: three forwards, two defensemen, and one goaltender.
3. How long is an ice hockey game?
An ice hockey game consists of three periods, each lasting 20 minutes of actual play time. There are also two intermissions in between the periods.
4. Can players hit each other in ice hockey?
Physical contact is an integral part of ice hockey, and players are allowed to hit, check, and body-check opponents using their body or stick within the rules of the game.
5. What happens if a player gets a penalty in ice hockey?
When a player commits a penalty, they are sent to the penalty box, and their team plays short-handed with one fewer player on the ice for a designated amount of time, depending on the severity of the penalty.
