Goaltender
The goaltender is the most important position in hockey. Goalies face loads of pucks being shot at them over the course of the game. A goaltender has special training, wears different gear, as the position requires a completely different skill set than any other player on the ice.
Defenseman
The defensemen’s main job is to protect the goaltender and prevent the opposing forwards from shooting the puck into the net. Many defensemen are known for their ability to skate backwards and to take hard shots, known as slap shots. Since they’re usually on the blue line when their team is in the attacking zone.
Wingers
The wings are the two forwards who each are on the right and left sides of the ice. Their main job is to score or pass the puck to players who have a better opportunity to put the puck in the net.
Center
The center is responsible for both ends of the ice. They’re also the players who face-off in the middle of the circle to get a play started. Centers are usually good players, and have many defensive and offensive responsibilities.
The goaltender is the most important position in hockey. Goalies face loads of pucks being shot at them over the course of the game. A goaltender has special training, wears different gear, as the position requires a completely different skill set than any other player on the ice.
Defenseman
The defensemen’s main job is to protect the goaltender and prevent the opposing forwards from shooting the puck into the net. Many defensemen are known for their ability to skate backwards and to take hard shots, known as slap shots. Since they’re usually on the blue line when their team is in the attacking zone.
Wingers
The wings are the two forwards who each are on the right and left sides of the ice. Their main job is to score or pass the puck to players who have a better opportunity to put the puck in the net.
Center
The center is responsible for both ends of the ice. They’re also the players who face-off in the middle of the circle to get a play started. Centers are usually good players, and have many defensive and offensive responsibilities.
