Ice Hockey is a team sport played on skates in which two teams of six players compete by using hockey sticks to shoot a puck into the opponent’s goal to score points. Games occur within the confines of an ice rink and the sport is known for its fast-paced play and physical high-contact style.

Teams consist of a goalie (goaltender), two defensemen, a right and left wing, and a center. An ice hockey game is made up of three periods of twenty minutes. Ice hockey is a popular sport in countries known for winter sports with the National Hockey League (NHL) in North America being the strongest league in the world.

What is icing in hockey?

The icing rule in hockey is an infraction that occurs when a player shoots the puck untouched from behind the center red line across the opposing team’s goal line. This rule was created to stop players from simply flipping the puck to the end of the ice as a strategy to slow down the flow of the game. After icing, play is resumed with a faceoff within the defending zone of the team that caused the penalty.

How long is a hockey game?

An average NHL hockey game is roughly two hours with games extending to two and a half hours in the situation of an overtime and a shootout scenario. Hockey games consist of three 20 minute periods with two 17 minute breaks between.

What is offsides in hockey?

Offsides is a penalty called in hockey when an offensive player moves into the attacking zone before the puck has crossed over the blue line of the zone. The player in control of the puck cannot be called for offsides.

Ice Hockey Guides
Browse through our curated Ice Hockey Guides for additional categorizations, tips, details, variations, styles, and histories of Ice Hockey. Guides provide additional insights into the unique properties and shared relationships between elements.
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6’3” | 1.91 m
September 17, 1985
Alex Ovechkin
191.000
1985.00
48000
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Alex Ovechkin
6’3” | 1.91 m
September 17, 1997
Auston Matthews
191.000
1997.00
30000
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Auston Matthews
6’0” | 1.83 m
March 20, 1948
Bobby Orr
183.000
1948.00
20000
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Bobby Orr
6’1” | 1.85 m
January 13, 1997
Connor McDavid
185.000
1997.00
38000
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Connor McDavid
6’0” | 1.83 m
March 31, 1928
Gordie Howe
183.000
1928.00
21000
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Gordie Howe
48” | 120 cm (Inside)
72” | 180 cm (Inside)
40” | 100 cm
Ice Hockey Goal
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300
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Ice Hockey GoalPerspective view of a 3D model of a Ice Hockey GoalPerspective view of a 3D model of a Ice Hockey Goal
1” | 25.4 mm
3” | 76.2 mm (Diameter)
5.5-6 oz | 156-170 g
Ice Hockey Puck
2.540
7.620
0.170
11150
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Ice Hockey Puck3D model of an Ice Hockey Puck viewed in perspective3D model of an Ice Hockey Puck viewed in perspective
11.5’ | 3.5 m (Overall Safety Wall)
98.42’ | 30 m
200.13’ | 61 m
19,000 ft² | 1,765 m²
Ice Hockey Rink - International
350.000
3000.000
6100.000
1765.00
1900
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Ice Hockey Rink - International3D model of a Ice Hockey Rink (Internationa)l viewed in perspective3D model of a Ice Hockey Rink (Internationa)l viewed in perspective
6’3” | 1.91 m
February 15, 1972
Jaromír Jágr
191.000
1972.00
18000
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Jaromír Jágr
6’2” | 1.88 m
November 28, 1984
Marc-André Fleury
188.000
1984.00
25600
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Marc-André Fleury
6’4” | 1.93 m
October 5, 1965
Mario Lemieux
193.000
1965.00
21000
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Mario Lemieux
5’10” | 1.78 m
November 19, 1988
Patrick Kane
178.000
1988.00
35000
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Patrick Kane
5’11” | 1.80 m
August 7, 1987
Sidney Crosby
180.000
1987.00
58000
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Sidney Crosby
6’1” | 1.85 m
November 14, 1991
Taylor Hall
185.000
1991.00
44000
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Taylor Hall
6’0” | 1.83 m
January 26, 1961
Wayne Gretzky
183.000
1961.00
93000
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Wayne Gretzky
Auston Matthews
Height comparison diagram of Auston Matthews compared to other ice hockey players

While other athletes count their field success in talent and skills, America’s Auston Matthews athletic background may also have a lot in his ice hockey successes. In his childhood, he played baseball and hockey before settling for professional ice hockey. He plays the center position in the National Hockey League (NHL) and also as a captain for Toronto Maple Leafs. Before being drafted in the NHL, he played for the ZSC Lions and took home the Swiss Cup. Auston also won the Calder Memorial Trophy and Bob Johnson Award for his outstanding performance in the NHL. While representing the US in international tournaments, he won two gold medals in International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World U18 Championship and World U-17 Hockey Challenge.

Auston Matthews has a height of 6’3” (1.91 m).

Set of illustrations of Auston Matthews in various ice hockey poses dimensioned with overall height
While other athletes count their field success in talent and skills, America’s Auston Matthews athletic background may also have a lot in his ice hockey successes. In his childhood, he played baseball and hockey before settling for professional ice hockey. He plays the center position.

Auston Matthews has a height of 6’3” (1.91 m).

Set of illustrations of Auston Matthews in various ice hockey poses dimensioned with overall height
Auston Matthews
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Nationality: United States

Years Active: 2016—

Birthday
September 17, 1997

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Auston Matthews standing, ice hockey (various)

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Patrick Kane
Height comparison diagram of Patrick Kane compared to other ice hockey players

Patrick Kane’s biggest highlights came when he became the first US-born hockey player to take home the Hart Trophy Award and the youngest to achieve the career regular-season milestone of 1,000 points. He plays professional ice hockey as a right wing in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Blackhawks and also its captain. Patrick is a three-time Stanley Cup Champion, has won a Calder Memorial Trophy, Conn Smythe Trophy, Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, and the Ted Lindsay Award. He also took part in the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics, winning a silver medal in the latter.

Patrick Kane has a height of 5’10” (1.78 m).

Set of illustrations of Patrick Kane in various ice hockey poses dimensioned with overall height
Patrick Kane’s biggest highlights came when he became the first US-born hockey player to take home the Hart Trophy Award and the youngest to achieve the career regular-season milestone of 1,000 points. He plays professional ice hockey as a right wing in the NHL as captain of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Patrick Kane has a height of 5’10” (1.78 m).

Set of illustrations of Patrick Kane in various ice hockey poses dimensioned with overall height
Patrick Kane
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5’10” | 1.78 m
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Nationality: United States

Years Active: 2007—

Birthday
November 19, 1988

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Patrick Kane standing, ice hockey (various)

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Sidney Crosby
Height comparison diagram of Sidney Crosby compared to other ice hockey players

Sidney Crosby, a professional ice hockey player from Canada, quickly replicated his junior career successes in the international arena, winning both the Mark Messier Leadership Award and the Maurice Richard Trophy twice. He plays center position and captains the Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League (NHL) and is dubbed as "The Next One." Sidney has won the Art Ross Trophy two times, Hart Memorial Trophy two times, Ted Lindsay Award three times, Stanley Cup three times, Conn Smythe Trophy two times, World Junior Gold Medal, two Olympic Gold Medal, World Championship Gold Medal, World Cup of Hockey Gold Medal, President's Cup, and Canada Post Cup.

Sidney Crosby has a height of 5’11” (1.80 m).

Set of illustrations of Sidney Crosby in various ice hockey poses dimensioned with overall height
Sidney Crosby, a professional ice hockey player from Canada, quickly replicated his junior career successes in the international arena, winning both the Mark Messier Leadership Award and the Maurice Richard Trophy twice. He plays center position and captains the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL.

Sidney Crosby has a height of 5’11” (1.80 m).

Set of illustrations of Sidney Crosby in various ice hockey poses dimensioned with overall height
Sidney Crosby
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5’11” | 1.80 m
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Nationality: Canada

Years Active: 2005—

Birthday
August 7, 1987

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Sidney Crosby standing, ice hockey (various)

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Ice Hockey Goal
Front elevation drawing of an Ice Hockey goal with hockey goalie and dimensions

Ice Hockey Goals are placed on each end of the Ice Hockey Rink and are used for scoring points in a game of Ice Hockey. To score a goal, the entire hockey puck must cross the goal that is being defended by the goalie (goaltender). Ice Hock Goals are constructed of bent tubed steel and a net to catch any made shot.

For professional ice hockey, the opening of the goal is 72” (180 cm) wide, 48” (120 cm) high, and has a depth of 40” (100 cm). This opening is held rigid by a metal tube frame that is roughly 2” (5 cm) in diameter and is enclosed by mesh net with an opening size of 1 5/8” (4.1 cm). The base of the goal is rounded with 18" (45.7 cm) radii and an overall width of 88” (223.5 cm).

Collection of dimensioned drawings of the Ice Hockey Goal showing width, height, and depth
Ice Hockey Goals are placed on each end of the Ice Hockey Rink and are used for scoring points in a game of Ice Hockey. To score a goal, the entire hockey puck must cross the goal that is being defended by the goalie (goaltender). Ice Hock Goals are constructed of bent tubed steel and a net.

For professional ice hockey, the opening of the goal is 72” (180 cm) wide, 48” (120 cm) high, and has a depth of 40” (100 cm). This opening is held rigid by a metal tube frame that is roughly 2” (5 cm) in diameter and is enclosed by mesh net with an opening size of 1 5/8” (4.1 cm). The base of the goal is rounded with 18" (45.7 cm) radii and an overall width of 88” (223.5 cm).

Collection of dimensioned drawings of the Ice Hockey Goal showing width, height, and depth
Ice Hockey Goal
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48” | 120 cm (Inside)
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72” | 180 cm (Inside)
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40” | 100 cm
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Overall Width: 88” | 223.5 cm
Side Radius:
18” | 45.7 cm
Net Mesh Size:
1.625” | 4.1 cm
Posts (Diameter):
2” | 5 cm
Materials:
Metal frame, cloth net mesh

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Ice hockey goal front elevation, elevation (goalie), side, top

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Connor McDavid
Series of scaled illustrations comparing the height of Connor McDavid with other related ice hockey players

Connor McDavid's outstanding skills made Hockey Canada grant him the status "Exceptional Player," making him able to play major junior a year before attaining the right age to play. The professional ice hockey player plays the center position in the National Hockey League (NHL) and as Edmonton Oilers' captain. News outlets and colleagues have spotlighted him among the most incredible and best-rising stars. He has won the Art Ross Trophy on two occasions, a Hart Memorial Trophy, Ted Lindsay Award twice, and two gold medals at the World Junior Championships — World Under18 Championship and World Championship with the senior team.

Connor McDavid has a height of 6’1” (1.85 m).

Drawings of Connor McDavid in a range of ice hockey positions labeled with overall height
Connor McDavid's outstanding skills made Hockey Canada grant him the status "Exceptional Player," making him able to play major junior a year before attaining the right age to play. The professional ice hockey player plays the center position in the NHL as the captain of the Edmonton Oilers.

Connor McDavid has a height of 6’1” (1.85 m).

Drawings of Connor McDavid in a range of ice hockey positions labeled with overall height
Connor McDavid
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6’1” | 1.85 m
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Nationality: Canada
Years Active: 2015—

Birthday
January 13, 1997

Drawings include:
Connor McDavid standing, ice hockey (various)

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