They have amazing camera-men. Contrary to popular belief, there is no computer chip in the puck so the camera follows it... Just really experienced camera-men
In the Olympics, there are four events: men's field hockey, women's field hockey, men's ice hockey, women's ice hockey. The first two are played during the Summer Games; the latter two are played during the Winter Games.
Hockey players began wearing helmets during games in the 1970s, with the National Hockey League (NHL) making it mandatory for all players in 1979.
Hockey players often sniff smelling salts on the bench during games to help increase alertness and focus.
Players fighting in Olympic hockey receive a match penalty and are ejected from the game.
Hockey players switch out frequently during games to maintain high energy levels and prevent fatigue. This allows them to perform at their best and keep up with the fast pace of the game.
Hockey players substitute frequently during games to maintain high energy levels and prevent fatigue. By rotating players in and out, teams can keep their players fresh and maximize their performance on the ice.
Hockey games can end in a tie.
Field hockey and underwater hockey are the closest.
Because there are cameras already in the arena :)
Ice hockey at the Olympic Games was created in 1920.
If you mean "how many periods are there in a hockey game", it's 3, each lasting 20 minutes. If you mean "how many games are there in an NHL season", it's 82, not counting the playoffs which follow.
Jacques Plante, who insisted upon wearing his mask during NHL games after a puck broke his nose.