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Without the rule, offensive players could hover near their opponents' goal even when the play is on the other side of the field, with the hope of a long pass and an easy goal. The offside rule applies at the moment the ball is touched or passed, not when the ball is received.
Understanding Offsides in Ice Hockey. Ice hockey has two major rules that confuse new fans and players more than any others: Icing and offsides. This will guide fully explain the offside rule. For an explanation of icing, please see the iSport guide, Understanding Icing in Ice Hockey.