There are a number of rules and regulations that govern the game of ice hockey. These include Offside, Icing, and Sudden Death Overtime. You can also learn more about Goalies. This article will cover these topics. Once you understand these rules and regulations, you can play the game to your full potential.
Offside
Offside in ice hockey is a violation that occurs when a player is in the wrong zone when he advances the puck into the attacking zone. It is determined by examining the skate position of each player. If the skate of a player in the attacking zone touches the leading edge of the blue line before the puck crosses it, he is offside.
Icing
Icing is an infraction in ice hockey that occurs when a player shoots the puck over the center red line or the opposing team’s red goal line and it remains on the ice without a goal. Icing is a very common infraction, so it’s important to understand the rules about it.
Sudden death overtime
Sudden death overtime in ice hockey is a way of deciding a game that has remained tied after regulation time has expired. It’s common in most professional hockey leagues. The NHL has been using it as a game-deciding mechanism since the 2005-06 season. The players on each team alternate taking a shot on the opposing netminder. If the game remains tied after the extra time, the teams may continue in sudden-death overtime, until one team scores.
Goalies
Ice hockey goalies use a variety of stances to protect the goal. A traditional standup stance involves stopping the puck with the upper body, while modern goalies often use a stick and a trapper. These positions allow the goalie to focus on the incoming shot while minimizing the discomfort he or she may feel.
Pucks going out of play
Pucks going out of play in a game aren’t generally considered a penalty, but in some instances they can be. These situations include pucks that hit a bench, glass, or other player. While this is rare, it is sometimes the case. For example, Canada held a 4-3 lead over Russia with minutes remaining in a recent gold-medal game, but took a penalty late in the game that gave Russia a 5-4 powerplay.
Players wearing full-face masks
Ice hockey players have the option of wearing a full-face mask to protect their faces from debris. The use of these protective equipment has been increasing in recent years. However, the benefits and drawbacks of face masks are not clear. For one thing, they can reduce peripheral vision. This could lead to slower reaction times when visual targets are visible.
Women’s ice hockey
Women’s ice hockey is a sport that is played by women. This is one of two collegiate hockey teams at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The team is a member of College Hockey America and is currently playing in NCAA Division I. Previously, the team played in Division III and was part of the ECAC West conference.
