Get Inspired: How to get into ice hockey
Find Ice Hockey clubs and rinks near you by visiting the English and Welshexternal-link, Scottish,external-link or Irishexternal-link Ice Hockey Association websites. In Northern Ireland, the Belfast Giants are an elite team, but they have a junior sectionexternal-link too. 
re are two teams of six and skaters use their sticks to shoot a rubber disc, called a puck, into the opponent's net to score a goal. The team with the most points scored at the end of three 20 minute periods wins. 
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All clubs need a chair, secretary and treasurer to help things run smoothly as well as officials, coaches and judges. Whatever role you're interested in, Join Inexternal-link has opportunities to volunteer in your area.