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A "hit" in hockey is when a player runs into, or otherwise impedes the progress of a player that has or had possession of the puck (within three seconds). A hit or "check" does not count if the player performing the check commits a penalty while doing so.
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∙ 15y ago
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoA hit is another name for a body check. This is when a defensive player literally hits, or skates into, the offensive player in possession of the puck.
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Why is ice hockey on ice?
so that the hockey puck can slide once been hit.
Does ice hockey hit a ball?
No, in ice hockey the object is a flat, hard rubber disk called a puck that skims along the ice or can become airborne, depending on how it is hit.
What is the object hit by the ice hockey called?
puck
What are the release dates for Hit the Ice The Video Hockey League - 1990 VG?
Hit the Ice The Video Hockey League - 1990 VG was released on: USA: December 1990
What is the object hit by players in ice hockey called?
puck
What is it called when a player is hit by a stick in an ice hockey game?
slashing
What is the object being hit in a game of ice hockey called?
A puck.
What do you call hockey that is not played on the ice?
Hockey Just hockey Hockey on ice is called ice hockey
What is roughing in ice hockey?
roughing is when you hit the play to hard when he doesnt have the puck
Are you allowed to hit in hockey?
It depends. In men's ice hockey you are allowed to hit people. In woman's ice hockey you can get a 2 minute minor penalty for body checking.
Is there such a sport called ice hockey?
Ice Hockey is Hockey played on ice; as compared to Field Hockey which is played on grass.
What is more popular ice hockey or tennis?
Ice hockey is more watched do I think ice hockey :)
