NEW TO HOCKEY?

Are you/your family new to hockey?

On this page, you will find information to help you and your family get started with hockey! It includes links to various resources that address hockey equipment. Click on the buttons and/or images below to learn more.

Like many parents in our area you may be less familiar with the sport of hockey than you are with other traditional stick and ball sports. If so, this very brief overview of hockey might help.

Object of the Game 

The object of the game is to score more goals than the opposition. 

The Teams

Each team has six players on the ice, one goaltender and five "skaters" 

The five skaters have assigned positions: three forwards and two defensemen. 

Regardless of assigned positions, all players except the goaltender can go anywhere on the ice. 

The goaltender cannot cross the center ice red line that divides the rink in half. 

Substitutions 

Substitutions are unlimited and can be made at any time. 

A substitution does not require an official's permission, or a stoppage in play. 

A player can join the game "on the fly" - during the flow of play - as long as the departing player is within five feet of the bench and not involved in the play or with an opponent. 

The Faceoff

The game begins when the referee drops the puck between two opposing forwards. 

During the faceoff all other players are positioned on the defensive side of the puck. 

The faceoff is used to resume play following any stoppage in the game. 

There are nine designated faceoff spots painted on the ice. 

The Game Clock 

The game is played in three periods of varying time depending on age and level of play