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A section dedicated to clarifying concepts, rules, and historical context to better understand the sport of hockey.
"Icing" is a situation where a player sends the puck over the center line and then over the opponent's goal line without it being touched. "Offside" occurs when an attacker enters the offensive zone before the puck. Both are fundamental rules for the structure of the game.
Ice hockey was introduced at the 1920 Summer Olympics (Antwerp) and appeared at the first Winter edition in 1924 (Chamonix). The women's competition debuted much later, at the 1998 Winter Olympics (Nagano).
A slap shot involves a wide swing of the stick before hitting the puck, generating maximum speed. A wrist shot is executed with a quick flick of the wrist, being more accurate and harder for the goalie to anticipate.
A standard minor penalty lasts 2 minutes, during which the penalized team plays shorthanded. The penalty ends if the team with the numerical advantage scores a goal (except for a major penalty).
The stick's flex ("flex") affects the power and control of the shot. A higher flex (lower number) is for stronger players, while a lower flex (higher number) is for those who prioritize control and release speed.
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