| Hockey goals play a significant role in the game of | | | | save wear and tear in the goalmouths. |
| hockey. Hockey goals and nets used for street | | | | The International Hockey Federation clearly outlines |
| hockey, roller hockey, inline hockey, floor hockey, ball | | | | certain specifications for the hockey goals. Rule 2 of |
| hockey, and even pond hockey differ greatly. Hockey | | | | the Hockey Rules Book clearly explains the various |
| goals are usually rectangular in shape with | | | | norms required for a hockey goal. The exact |
| proportionate dimensions. | | | | dimensions of the goals and their components and |
| The standard size of hockey goals sold at most | | | | their position relative to the back-line are well explained |
| stores is 6 ft x 4ft x 2 ft. Popular manufacturers of | | | | in this part. For a healthy and competitive game, the |
| hockey goals are Mylec, Franklin, and DOM. These | | | | hockey goals should not have any additional fittings |
| manufacturers make heavy duty galvanized steel | | | | that could cause danger to players. For example, |
| hockey goals with heavy-duty PVC tubing and deluxe | | | | hockey goals with wheels are not advisable. Any type |
| nylon net. The PVC goals are the latest designs that | | | | of protrusion in the goals and their components should |
| can be adjusted depending on the age of the players. | | | | also be removed prior to any match. |
| The size of the hockey goals ranges from mini-goals | | | | The specifications are not only applicable to the |
| to official 6' x 4' hockey goals. Some hockey goals | | | | International Hockey Federation event but also to other |
| come with net supports and wheels to facilitate easy | | | | levels of hockey because they guarantee a safe |
| transportation to a side-line for training purposes and to | | | | environment for the players to practice and play. |