That does not make any sense
As far as I Know there are 4 players per side.
22 for Ice Hockey
Hockey has 6 players on the ice at a time. Including the goalie. I can't think of any sport that would only have six. But hockey has six at a time.
happening when players are off ice
Ask USA Hockey.
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A hockey team, which has 6 players on the ice at a time, each with 4 legs.
12 players in total 6 on each side including the goaltenders.
A team can have up to 16 players generally. 11 players are on the field at one time - 10 field players and 1 goal keeper. Up to 5 players can be on the 'bench' and can be rotated into the game at any time.
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The sports that are played on ice at the Olympics are hockey,figure skating, short track speed skating,long track speed skating and curling. All of these events have mens and womens catagories.