Hockey is the interesting game which is played on a large surface. The equipment that is required to play hockey is Helmet and mask; this is to worn by the players in order to protect their head from injury. Mouth guard; it protects injury to teeth and lips. Neck guard; protects neck and throat. Shoulder pads, elbow pads, padded gloves, are worn to protect the body parts when the player dives while playing.

Garter Belt; this is the belt which holds up the socks of the player while playing. Skates and sticks; helps in skating on ice. Penalties; there are four types of penalties, which includes; Minor Penalties; when the player  when ruled out of ice or the ground at least for four times, then he/she is taken out the game. Major Penalties; they include after fights; they should remain in the penalty box. Penalty shot; illegally when the player passes towards the net and tries to make a goal. Misconduct penalties; when the player is overly aggressive to other teams or opposing team, attack the referee verbally or by a physical hit.

This game should be played in a time period of 25 minutes; specifically penalties are of different types boarding; when the player hits one another. Charging; if the player hits the line, the penalty is counted. Cross checking; the player when he/she hits the other player with a stick.

If the match is tied; both the teams are given a chance for shootouts right to the goal.

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