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

Occurs if an attacking player enters the opponent's zone before the puck. Rule-breaking (like tripping or slashing) leads to time

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

Due to its physical nature and the high speed of the puck (which can exceed 100 mph), specialized gear is mandatory. History and Origins A standard game lasts 60

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

A standard game lasts 60 minutes, divided into three 20-minute periods. Teams typically consist of six players on the ice at once: one goaltender and five skaters (usually three forwards and two defensemen).

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