The cost of ice prices.
Price is certainly a barrier. Hockey is not a cheap sport, however, when you say disadvantages, it all depends on why you are asking. Hockey is a fast paced sport which helps with excellent conditioning and durability, along with being a team sport, Hockey is notorious for breeding close knit groups of friends.
You can have contact and non-contact hockey, depending on your preference and level of play.
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bring it to pure hockey or some other hockey store
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Some hockey teams might have better hockey areas to play on and have a better chance to win. Some people might not know how to play hockey and that is why some teams are lacking hockey players.
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Crossovers, hockey stopping, the possibilities are endless
Field HockeyStickhandlingHittingSlap ShotSnap ShotWrist ShotDekesAnglingScoringPassingShootingIce Hockey
holding (a penalty in hockey)
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