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Ice hockey players wear protective gear including helmets, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, and shin guards to stay safe. They use a stick to shoot and pass a rubber puck, which is a small disc that travels at incredibly high speeds. Players also wear special ice skates with blades that allow them to move quickly across the frozen rink.

A professional hockey game consists of three 20-minute periods, making 60 minutes of actual playtime. However, with stoppages for fouls, timeouts, and intermissions between periods, a full game typically lasts about two and a half hours. Youth and amateur games may have shorter periods depending on age groups.

Ice hockey is played on frozen ice by players wearing skates, while field hockey is played on grass or turf with players running on foot. Ice hockey uses a rubber puck and allows body checking, whereas field hockey uses a ball and emphasizes skill over contact. Despite these differences, both sports require teamwork and strategic thinking.

Fighting in ice hockey happens sometimes due to high emotions during intense games, though it's heavily penalized. Players may fight to stick up for teammates or release tension during competitive matches. Most leagues impose penalties for fighting, and excessive fighting can result in player ejections or fines to encourage safer, more respectful play.

Ice hockey rinks are typically kept at about 24 to 27 degrees Fahrenheit to maintain quality ice conditions. This cold temperature is necessary because the ice needs to stay hard and smooth for players to skate safely and maintain consistent playing conditions. Professional rinks use sophisticated refrigeration systems to keep temperatures perfectly controlled.

Ice hockey has four main positions: goaltender who guards the net, defensemen who protect their goal, wingers who play on the sides, and centers who play in the middle. Each position requires different skills and responsibilities. A complete team has multiple players for each position to allow for substitutions and strategy changes during games.