The Playing Surface - The ice sheet is commonly known as the
rink. - The rink is divided into zones by a red line at center
ice and two blue lines. - A standard North American rink
measures 200 feet by 85 feet. - European ice surfaces are
slightly larger. - The ice is enclosed by boards and Plexiglass.
- The ice surface is divided into three zones. - The area where
the goal net is located is the "defending zone" for the team
defending that net. - The middle of the rink, between two blue
lines, is the "neutral zone." - The area where the opposing net
is located is the "attacking zone" or "offensive zone." - The
puck is made of black, vulcanized rubber. - A standard puck
measures one inch thick and three inches in diameter, and weighs
between 5.5 and 6 ounces. - The puck can be moved with the
hockey stick or the feet, but picking it up with the hands is
illegal. The Hockey Stick - A stick is held by each player and
used to retrieve, control, carry, pass and shoot the puck. -
Goals are scored by using the stick