How to Set Up the Players in an Ice Hockey Rink

Each team in ice hockey is allowed to have at most six players out on the ice at a time. These are the center, left and right wing, left and right defensemen and the goalie. At the beginning of the game, each team places its starting lineup on the ice hockey rink in a particular order. These player positions use the lines underneath the ice to correctly place each member of the starting lineup.

Instructions

1. Position the goalie in the defense zone surrounding the team's goal.

2. Place the left and right defensemen opposite from each other on the blue line nearest to the goalie.

3. Place the center player in the middle of the center red line.

4. Place the left wing player on the red line to the left of the center. Place the right wing player on the red line to the right of the center.

References

• First Base Sports: Ice Hockey Made Simple