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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.

Each goal is worth one point. The team with the highest score wins; ties are often settled by overtime or a shootout. Key Violations: Rule-breaking (like tripping or slashing) leads to time

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

Wear skates , a helmet with a face mask , shoulder pads, elbow pads, heavy-duty gloves , padded shorts (breezers), and shin guards. The team with the highest score wins; ties

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).

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

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