Hokej

Traditionally wooden but now often made of composite materials; lengths typically reach the player's chin when on skates. History and Origins

Due to its physical nature and the high speed of the puck (which can exceed 100 mph), specialized gear is mandatory. Traditionally wooden but now often made of composite

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

Wear skates , a helmet with a face mask , shoulder pads, elbow pads, heavy-duty gloves , padded shorts (breezers), and shin guards. Games are played on a "rink," a rectangular

(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

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

Games are played on a "rink," a rectangular surface with rounded corners. Standard NHL rinks are 200 feet by 85 feet.