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Guide: Get to know more about ice hockey

June 5, 2022 By Dan Adkisson

by Dan Adkisson

You might know a thing or two about ice hockey as a sport, but if you’re considering practicing it yourself, it might be helpful to learn a bit more about the famous sport. Ice hockey is a team sport, which is practiced on ice skates. The sport is one of the fastest ones in the world.

Ice hockey is played by two teams competing against each other to score a goal on the opponent’s side. The gear used for this type of sport is shoulder pads/chest protectors, mouth guards, gloves, elbow pads, padded shorts, jock, neck guard, and shin pads. In the game, you’ll be using an ice hockey stick to hit the puck with. The two teams usually have six players each. Ice hockey is very popular around the globe, but in Canada, this ranks as it is the national winter sports type.

Get more into ice hockey

One of the best ways to learn more about ice hockey is to start reading about it. Maybe you’re often checking the NFL expert picks because you love football, but maybe it’s worth it to check out some facts and news about ice hockey instead.

Reading about the rules of the game or the latest trades and roster moves as well as scores and matches around the world will give you a better insight into the world of ice hockey.

Why ice hockey is a great sport

If you’re thinking about trying out a new sport, you should consider doing ice hockey. In many countries, it is possible to practice, as it’s indoor in ice-skating arenas. The list of benefits associated with this sport is long. First of all, you will get a lot of physical activity, but it’s also good for your mental health. Ice hockey is also a full-body workout, so you can be sure you’ll be working the muscles around. Another great thing about the sport is also the teamwork.

Not only will you probably get mates for life, sharing the same passion and interest. You will also be learning a lot just by doing a team sport. You have to be able to work with other people to hit a goal. Teamwork skills are useful for many situations in life overall. Ice hockey is fun, it’s challenging but also a sport many people love to do. Try it out for yourself and see why ice hockey is such a great sport.

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