When is the birthday of ice hockey? What is the basis for winning an ice hockey game?

Ice hockey is a team sport usually played on indoor ice hockey rinks. It is a high-intensity sport that requires players to move, turn and stop quickly on the ice while controlling the puck. It became popular in Canada after 1890 and was introduced to the United States, France, Switzerland, Belgium and other countries in the 20th century. What determines the victory in ice hockey games? Let's learn more about it today!

Contents of this article

1. When is the birthday of ice hockey?

2. What determines the victory in ice hockey?

3. What materials are the balls used in ice hockey games generally made of?

When is ice hockey's birthday?

The birth date of ice hockey is March 3, 1875. Ice hockey originated in Canada in the mid-19th century. It became widely popular in Canada after 1890 and was introduced to the United States, France, Switzerland, Belgium and other countries in the 20th century. The International Ice Hockey Federation was established in 1980. It was listed as a competition event in 1920.

Ice hockey is a collective competitive sport played on ice using ice skates and hockey sticks, consisting of two events: men's and women's.

The maximum size of a standard ice hockey court is 61 meters long and 30 meters wide. The minimum size is 26 meters long and 15 meters wide. International competitions all use courts that are 61 meters long, 30 meters wide, and have a corner radius of 8.5 meters.

The national ice hockey competitions that are frequently held in China include the National Ice Hockey League, the National Ice Hockey Championship, the National Youth Ice Hockey Championship and the National Women's Ice Hockey Championship.

How to win an ice hockey game

The team with the most goals wins. Referees in ice hockey games: Referees include two referees on the field, two goalkeepers (goal umpires), two sideline referees, a timekeeper and a scorekeeper. Each ice hockey game is divided into three innings, each with a 20-minute time limit. There will be time for TV interviews and a 15-minute break between the two innings. There will be no overtime unless the game is tied. Interruptions in ice hockey games are common, and the timer will stop immediately when an interruption occurs.

What materials are ice hockey balls usually made of?

Ice hockey, also known as ice hockey, is a game ball made of rubber. The game ball is generally made of hard rubber, 2.54 cm thick, 7.62 cm in diameter, and weighs 156-170 grams. During the game, each team has six players, three forwards, two defenders, and one goalkeeper. The player who hits the ball into the opponent's goal with an ice rod, and the one with more goals wins. The shoes are high-waisted, and the outer layers of the toe, upper, ankles, and heels are all hard. The long tongue in the front and the hard high waist can tighten the legs and ankles to help the players support and exert force. Ice hockey shoes were originally made of high-quality cowhide, and all-plastic molded shoes appeared in the 1960s and 1970s. Nowadays, nylon fiber uppers and plastic soles are mostly used internationally. This kind of shoe is lighter than leather shoes, harder and more moisture-resistant, and is suitable for indoor ice rinks. The ball knife was originally made of iron support and steel blade, but now it is mostly made of all-plastic knife holders and high-quality alloy steel blades, which have the advantages of light weight, impact resistance, and not easy to rust.