Ice hockey
Highest governing bodyInternational Ice Hockey Federation
ContactFull contact
Team members
  • 3 Forwards
  • 2 Defensemen
  • 1 Goaltender
TypeTeam sport, stick sport, puck sport, winter sport
EquipmentHockey pucks, sticks, skates, shin pads, shoulder pads, gloves, helmets (with visor or cage, depending on age of player and league), elbow pads, jock or jill, socks, shorts, neck guard (depends on league), mouthguard (depends on league)
VenueHockey rink or arena, and is sometimes played on a frozen lake or pond for recreation