IIHF

Key Fact: Ice hockey stick blade width cannot exceed 7.5 cm (3 in).

Maximum shaft length: 163 cm (64 in) from the heel of the blade to the end of the shaft.; Blade length: 25–32 cm (9.8–12.6 in).; Blade width: 5–7.5 cm (2–3 in).

Helmet: IIHF-approved helmet with full face protection (cage or full visor) mandatory for all skaters. Chin strap must be fastened at all times on ice.; Body protection: Shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey gloves, shin guards, hockey pants (breezers), and athletic cup/jock. All protective equipment...

Leg pads: Maximum width 28 cm (11 in). Maximum length measured from centre of the knee to the boot: proportional to the goalkeeper's body. No rigid external attachments that extend the blocking surface beyond pad dimensions.; Catching glove (trapper): Maximum width 23 cm (9 in) measured across th...

Material: Vulcanised rubber, solid black.; Diameter: 7.62 cm (3 in).; Thickness: 2.54 cm (1 in).

Overall size: 60 m × 30 m (197 ft × 98.4 ft) for international/Olympic play. The wider surface compared to NHL rinks (200 ft × 85 ft) emphasises skating speed, passing, and positional play over physical forechecking.; Corner radius: 7–8.5 m (23–28 ft).; Boards: Height 1.07–1.22 m (42–48 in) above...

Played on a regulation ice rink with standard markings.

Centre red line: Divides the rink in half. 30 cm (12 in) wide. Used for icing determination.; Blue lines (2): 30 cm (12 in) wide, positioned 22.86 m (75 ft) from each goal line. Blue lines divide the ice into three zones: defending zone, neutral zone, and attacking zone.; Goal lines (2): 5 cm (2 ...

Goal frame: 183 cm (6 ft) wide × 122 cm (4 ft) high, measured from inside of the posts. Constructed of metal tubing, painted red. Net attached to the rear of the frame.; Goal crease: Semi-circular area in front of the goal with a radius of 1.8 m (5.9 ft), painted blue. The crease defines the goal...

Team benches: Located on the same side of the rink, one for each team, separated by the penalty boxes at centre ice.; Penalty boxes: Two boxes at centre ice (one per team) for penalised players. A third box (timekeeper's box) sits between them.; Bench gates: Must open away from the ice surface fo...