What is a shift in hockey?

Answer 1

When you are on the ice is your shift. Generally, forwards (center, right wing and left wing) have 45-120 second shifts. When you step onto the ice is the start of your shift and when you step onto the bench is the end of your shift

Answer 2

A shift in hockey is the time spent on the ice by the player. It is usually measured along with his line mates. A shift usually lasts less than 60 seconds.