Hockey 101

Line change

A group of skaters leaves the ice and a rested group takes over. The goalie usually stays in net.

Wings play the left and right sides. The center helps at both ends. Defense protects the net and starts the move up the ice.

In games that use offside, attacking players cannot enter the offensive zone ahead of the puck.

In games that use icing, shooting the puck from behind the center line beyond the opponent’s goal line without a touch can stop play.

Cross-ice and younger age groups may not use icing or offside. Your league’s rules and officials determine what applies.