Put on full protective gear: helmet, mouthguard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, shin guards, hockey pants, skates, and a jersey
Learn to skate forward, backward, stop, turn, and cross over
Hold the stick with both hands and keep the blade on the ice
Control the puck by using short, soft stick taps
Pass the puck to teammates with controlled stick movement
Shoot the puck toward the opponent’s net
Stay onside by entering the offensive zone after the puck
Avoid icing by not shooting the puck from behind center ice all the way past the opponent’s goal line without a touch
Check opponents legally to win the puck
Use body position and stick positioning to defend
Protect your own net and block shots
Follow the referee’s rules and avoid penalties
Change players quickly during shifts
Work with teammates to move the puck and create scoring chances
Score by getting the puck completely across the goal line in the net
Win by scoring more goals than the other team