Hokej

Use more extensive protection, including a reinforced mask , large leg pads (up to 11 inches wide), a catching glove , and a blocker.

Due to its physical nature and the high speed of the puck (which can exceed 100 mph), specialized gear is mandatory. Use more extensive protection, including a reinforced mask

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

Each goal is worth one point. The team with the highest score wins; ties are often settled by overtime or a shootout. Key Violations: Core Gameplay and Rules Games are played on

(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

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

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