Hockey Match
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A Hockey Match is a team sport match of a hockey (played between two teams competing to shoot a puck into the opponent's goal using hockey sticks on an ice rink).
- Context:
- It is a fast-paced, physical sport that requires skill, speed, and teamwork.
- It is played with six players per side, including one goaltender.
- It is divided into three periods, each usually 20 minutes long.
- It can be played at various levels, from youth leagues to professional competitions like the NHL.
- It often features line changes, power plays, and penalty shots as strategic elements.
- It is popular in colder climates where winter sports are common.
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- Example(s):
- A NHL Regular Season Game between two professional hockey teams.
- An Olympic Ice Hockey Match featuring national teams.
- A collegiate Hockey Game as part of an NCAA tournament.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- A Field Hockey Match which is played on grass or turf, not ice.
- An Ice Skating Competition that involves individual performances, not team competition.
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- See also: Team Sport Match, Ice Hockey, NHL, Winter Sports, Sports League.