Introduction to Ice Hockey

Ice hockey originated in Canada in the 19th century. After more than a century of development, it has become one of the most popular ice sports in the world. Compared with other ice sports, ice hockey pays more attention to teamwork and physical confrontation. It not only tests the speed, explosiveness and endurance of players, but also requires good tactical awareness and tacit cooperation.

Basic rules of ice hockey

Ice hockey is an extremely exciting ice sport with a detailed set of rules. Here I will introduce some basic rules of ice hockey games:

Pitch and goal

The game is played on a rectangular ice hockey rink with a size of 60 meters x 30 meters.

The goal gate is located at both ends of the rink, 1.22 meters from the ground, 1.83 meters wide and 1.22 meters high.

Players and substitutions

Each team consists of 6 players, including 1 goalkeeper, 2 forwards, 2 defenders and 1 midfielder.

Players can make substitutions freely during the game, but they must be made in the designated substitution area.

Game time

A hockey game is divided into 3 20-minute quarters, with a 10-minute break in between.

If the game is tied during regular time, extra time will be required until the winner is determined.

Goals and Scoring

When the ball crosses the goal line and enters the goal, 1 point is scored.

In the game, whichever side accumulates more goals will win.

Fouls and Penalties

Any violation of the rules will be judged as a foul, and different penalties will be given depending on the severity, such as a minor penalty of 2 minutes, a major penalty of 5 minutes, or even expulsion.

Severe fouls may be judged as misconduct or match penalty, depending on the referee's judgment.

A complete set of ice hockey clothing mainly includes the following parts:



Ice Hockey Jersey

Usually uses the team's representative colors

Designed with team logos and numbers

Using moisture-absorbing and breathable fabrics

Ice Hockey Pants

Provide protection for the hips and thighs

The material also focuses on moisture absorption and breathability

Designed with reinforced areas and active cutting

Ice Hockey socks

Using synthetic fiber materials

Designed with reinforced areas and functional areas

Provide good wrapping and protection

The length can be short or long

The main protective gear for ice hockey includes the following:

Helmet:

The helmet is one of the most important protective equipment for ice hockey, used to protect the player's head from impact and collision injuries. Mainly include:

Face mask: a protective device that can fully cover the face

Neck protector: protect the neck from injury

Knee and elbow pads:

The knees and elbows are prone to injury, so they need to be equipped with special protective gear for protection. These protective gears are generally designed with a hard shell lined with soft padding materials.

Shin guards:

Shin guards are mainly used to protect the legs from impact and cuts. Includes:

Shin guards: protect the calves

Knee guards: protect the knees

Hand guards:

Ice hockey gloves can protect the hands and fingers from being hit by the ice hockey puck or excessive force on the stick. Gloves are generally made of tough and durable materials.

Body protectors:

The chest and waist and abdomen are prone to injury for athletes, so they need to be equipped with chest and abdomen protectors. These devices are generally designed with a hard shell lined with soft padding materials.

Crotch guards:

This special protective gear is mainly used to protect the key parts of athletes from injury. Usually made of hard materials.