Stephen Jones

History Ice hockey tournaments have been held in every Olympics since was the first time it was held in the winter(originally in summer, but was moved to winter) The first women's tournament was held in the 1998 Winter Olympic games

The sport was originally for amateurs, but NHL players and other professional players complained All competitors were allowed starting in 1998

Description In ice hockey, players skate, while using hockey sticks to pass the puck and score in the opposing teams goal Players where shoulder pads, helmets, gloves, arm pads, and protective leg wear Players also get into a lot of “arguments” too

Gold Medal Hockey There are three 20 minute periods, with five players on the ice In overtime, there is an additional 20 minutes, with four players on the ice If its still a tie, then there is a five player shoot out Goalies are allowed to be changed, but the shooters can not be changed unless of a penalty or injury