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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 Games are played on a "rink," a rectangular

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

Rule-breaking (like tripping or slashing) leads to time in the "penalty box," giving the opposing team a "power play". Essential Equipment While stick-and-ball games existed for centuries in Europe

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

While stick-and-ball games existed for centuries in Europe and among Indigenous peoples in North America, the modern version was formalized in Canada.

(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