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What is the history of ice hockey?
Ice hockey is believed to have originated in Canada in the 1800s, with the first organized game of ice hockey taking place in Montreal in 1875. The game has since grown in popularity and is now played around the world.
What is the difference between ice hockey and field hockey?
The main difference between ice hockey and field hockey is that ice hockey is played on an ice rink while field hockey is played on a grass or artificial turf field. Ice hockey is a faster and more physical game than field hockey due to the slick surface of the ice and the presence of body contact.
What is the objective of ice hockey?
The objective of ice hockey is to score more goals than the opposing team. Each team has six players on the ice, one goaltender and five skaters. The skaters are responsible for moving the puck up the ice and shooting it into the opponent's net.
How long is an ice hockey game?
An ice hockey game is typically three periods of 20 minutes each. There is a 15-minute intermission between the first and second periods, and a two-minute break between the second and third periods.
What is offsides in ice hockey?
Offsides in ice hockey occurs when an attacking player enters the attacking zone before the puck. The attacking player must be completely onside before the puck crosses the blue line in order to be considered onside.
What is icing in ice hockey?
Icing in ice hockey occurs when a player shoots the puck from behind his own blue line across the opposing team's goal line. Icing is not allowed and can result in a penalty if called by the referee.
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