| It is a common misconception that the word "hockey" | | | | ways, the sticks used in this game are not that |
| is synonymous to ice hockey. There are actually | | | | different from the ones used in ice hockey. Safety |
| different types of hockey, and playing it on the ice is | | | | gear is also the same as with ice hockey. Each player |
| just one of them. Other forms include field hockey | | | | is required to wear helmets, shin guards, hockey |
| where players use hockey sticks to shoot a ball or a | | | | shoulder pads, elbow pads, among other things. The |
| "puck" through the opponent's net over grassy terrain. | | | | main difference is the kind of skates used. You need |
| Another form of hockey is called inline hockey or roller | | | | to have inline skates which are sold in almost every |
| hockey. This hockey sport combines inline skating and | | | | sports shops out there. |
| ice hockey in one game. This game is usually played | | | | Field hockey gear |
| on asphalt or concrete streets and it also uses a ball | | | | This game is played mostly in European countries so |
| instead of a flat disk. | | | | you may have difficulty finding field hockey gear in the |
| These versions of hockey are not as popular as ice | | | | US. The hockey stick for this game is quite different. A |
| hockey so the places where you can buy the needed | | | | first glance, you may think that it is a hockey stick for |
| gear and equipment can be difficult to find. This article | | | | kids because it is short. Regulation field hockey sticks |
| will tell you exactly where to find them. | | | | measure only a little over three feet. The need for |
| Inline hockey gear | | | | protective gear is minimal for the players except for |
| Finding the right gear for inline hockey is not that | | | | the goaltender. |
| difficult at all. Since this sport is like ice hockey in many | | | | |