Ice Hockey

Ice hockey is a fast-paced team sport played on ice, where two teams of skaters use sticks to control and shoot a rubber puck into the opposing team’s goal to score points. The game typically consists of three periods, and the team with the most goals at the end wins. Players wear protective gear, including helmets, pads, and skates, to ensure safety during play. Ice hockey is characterized by its physicality, speed, and skill, combining elements of skating, strategy, and teamwork. The sport is popular in countries such as Canada, the United States, Russia, and several European nations, and it is governed by organizations such as the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).