Did You Know?
The puck can go really fast!
How to Play
Players skate and hit the puck.
Teams
Each team has six players on ice.
What ice hockey Does
Players skate fast on ice.
They use sticks to hit the puck.
Teams try to score goals.
Each goal is one point.
Games last for one hour.
The team with the most points wins.
More About ice hockey
Ice hockey started a long time ago. It was played on frozen lakes. Now, it is played in big rinks. Many kids and adults love to watch it.
Ice hockey helps kids learn to work as a team. It also keeps them fit and strong. Kids can make friends while playing.
In the future, ice hockey will grow more. More kids will play and learn. It will stay a fun sport for all!
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Ice Hockey"] --> B["Team Sport"]
A --> C["Played on Ice Skates"]
B --> D["Two Opposing Teams"]
D --> E["Score with Sticks"]
E --> F["Vulcanized Rubber Puck"]
F --> G["Goal Worth One Point"]
G --> H["Winner Declared After 60 Minutes"]
What Do These Words Mean?
vulcanized rubber:A type of rubber that has been treated to make it stronger and more durable.
overtime:Extra time played to break a tie when the game is tied at the end of regular time.
goaltender:The player who guards the goal and tries to stop the other team from scoring.
full contact:A type of game where players can physically hit each other.
periods:Sections of time in a game, usually with breaks in between.
