P.E. HOCKEY STUDY GUIDE

Games begin with a face-off where a puck is dropped between two opposing players.

The crease is the area around the goal where only the goalie is allowed to enter

Common Penalties include high-sticking, slashing, hooking, tripping, checking, and fighting

When a puck is covered, stopped, or held by a goalie it is called freezing the puck. Players can quickly catch and then drop the puck to the floor/ice without penalty.

Goalies should typically clear the puck to the sides to prevent easy scoring opportunities for the opposing team.

In hockey a “hat trick” refers to a player that scores three goals in a game.

High-sticking refers to a major penalty where one raises the blade of the stick above the waist to knock a puck out of the air. In P.E. this penalty is called when the stick is raised above the knee in an unsafe manner.

Slashing refers to a major penalty where one uses the stick to intentionally hit another player's body

Hooking refers to a major penalty where one uses the curved end of the blade of the stick to pull a player back or impede a player's forward progress

Checking refers to a major penalty where one pushes or makes malicious contact with another player.

The puck cannot be intentionally kicked in the goal to score. However, your feet can be used to pass the puck or to move it into open space.

Assists are awarded this when a player’s pass leads to a teammate scoring a goal.

A penalty shot is awarded when a player is fouled in the goal area while attempting to score Players committing major penalties can be sent to the penalty box for a set amount of time.

Regulation ice hockey games are played in 3 Periods, typical 20 minutes each

The team with the most goals after regulation play is the winner. In the event of a tie, an overtime period and/or penalty shootout occur.

Icing refers to a violation when a puck crosses 3 lines without being touched in ice hockey.

Some types of shots in hockey include the shovel shot, wrist shot, slap shot, and backhand shot

When dribbling the puck you need to be balanced and keep your body in control with the puck In ice hockey free substitutions can be made at any time

Overcrowding and reckless play can lead to injury and contact with other players. It is important to maintain space and play your position for consistent success.

Positions in hockey include Forwards, Centers, Defensemen, Goalies, and Wings

A goal occurs when a puck crosses or breaks the plane of the goal line.

A power play is awarded when a player from one of the teams is sent to the penalty box, leaving their team shorthanded with one less player on the ice/floor.

Ice hockey teams consist of 6 players