Ice Hockey Guide: Health Benefits, Rules and Gear Care

Ice hockey offers intense cardiovascular benefits and tones muscles in the legs, core, and arms. Learn the rules for faceoffs and how to properly cut or recurve a composite hockey stick.

Ice hockey stick and puck on rink

The Length of a Professional Hockey Game

Although hockey features rules concerning the length of each game, certain things can happen that will extend the game significantly. Overtime, injuries and the fact that the clock stops on every whistle cause games to last much longer than their 60-minute time limits.

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Player skating towards goal

What Is a Fight Strap on a Hockey Jersey?

The fight strap on a hockey jersey attaches the playerโ€™s jersey to his pants, ensuring that his jersey cannot come off during a fight. Players who fight without a fight strap run the risk of receiving an extra penalty as a result.

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