Comparison of Ice Hockey and Inline Hockey

Ice Hockey

• 5 skaters, 1 goalie per side (20 players per team)
• Offsides, 2 line passes, and icing
• 3 - 20 minute periods (break between each period)
• Checking and body contact
• 2 minute minor penalties
• Powerplays (5 vs 4, 4 vs 3, 5 vs 3)
• Minimum number skaters during play is 3 per team
• Playing Surface - 85'x180' to 100'x200'
• 3" rubber puck (5.5 oz)
• Net: 6'x4'

Inline Hockey

• 4 skaters, 1 goalie per side (14 players per team)
• No offsides, 2 line passes, or icing
• 2 - 22 minute periods (1 min. break between each period)
• No checking, limited body contact
• 2 minute minor penalties
• Powerplays (4 vs 3, 4 vs 2, 3 vs 2)
• Minimum number skaters during play is 2 per team
• Playing Surface - 85'x180' to 100'x200', but either cement, roll-on, or sport court
• 3" red rubber Rocket puck (3.5 oz)
• Net: Pro: 6'x4', International: 5'x41"