The official size of a hockey rink is 200 ft long and 85 ft wide. Should the nhl expand all the rinks to international size 200 feet by 100 feet to make the games more exciting. For the fourth time since 1998, the nhls regularseason schedule has been. Bruce tharaldson talks about the process involved in making ice at the beginning of the season. Are all nhl hockey rinks of equal dimensions answers. The north american rink size is also the standard for the nhl. This years book pays special attention to olympic hockey. In the nhl 100 years in pictures and stories, authors ryan dixon and bob duff recount the events that have shaped the league from its madcap early years all the way to the 30team elite professional sport that it is today from game changing decisions like allowing goalies to wear masks, to jawdropping performances like maurice richards 50 goals in 50 games, there is no stone left unturned. This diagram should explain anything you need to know about ice hockey rink dimensions.
The first artificial ice rink is opened in baltimore. Buy products related to history of hockey products and see what customers say. Early in its history, ice hockey was played mostly on rinks constructed for curling. Anyone know the size of an nhl rink vs an ahl rink sign in to follow this. The word rink is actually a scottish word meaning course. Ice hockey shall be played on an area of ice called a rink.
Little caesars arena, the newest arena in the nhl, opened in 2017. The rink will be surrounded by boards made of wood or fibreglass which will be not less than 40. Older rinks were grandfathered in the old boston gardennow replaced by the fleet center before the 199596 seasonnow called td garden which has a regulation size rink the old garden was 83 x 1. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in. Its about time standardizing rink sizes in the khl to be more consistent with nhl posted on september 2, 2019 by diane doyle in the united states and canada, the standard size of a hockey rink is 200 feet by 85 feet or, as expressed in metric terms, 61 meters by 26 meters, with a corner radius of 28 feet or 8. There are differences, including rink dimensions and a rule that allows olympic teams to dress 20 skaters, 2 more than in the n. Alternatively it is used for other sports such as broomball, ringette and rink bandy. Those dimensions currently exist in a number of college rinks in the united states, most notably at.
Hockey rink dimensions, and everything else on the ice for that matter, can be mysterious to the new hockey player, parent, or casual fan. For regional playoffs and national championships the ice surface dimensions shall be no less than one hundred eightyfive feed 185 long by eightyfive feet. Non standard nhl rink sizes nhl the goalie network. As nearly as possible, the dimensions of the rink shall be 200 feet long and 85. This is one of the most important books in canadian sports history. And every nhl game in north america is played on a standardsize rink, which means conditions in every building should be identical. Nhl arenas become iconic because of the nhl history that took place inside them. This page serves to display archive odds historical odds of nhl which is sorted in usa category of oddsportal odds comparison service. What are the dimensions of nhl and olympic hockey rinks. There are different rules about the dimensions of the ice hockey rink.
There is a center red line to show the middle of the ice, where all faceoffs begin at the beginning of a period and after a goal is scored. This wall is called the boards and it protects the ice hockey audience from getting injured by the ice hockey puck. For regional playoffs and national championships the ice surface dimensions shall be no less than one hundred eightyfive feed 185 long by eightyfive feet 85 wide. Optional crossice goal lines may be placed in each of the three zones for cross. The rules committee recognizes that some institutions play in offcampus facilities that do not conform to all ncaa rink standards. Hockey games consist of three 20 minute periods with two 17 minute breaks between.
Is the standard nhl rink 200 feet by 85 feet too small. The old boston garden and chicago stadium were shorter, but that is no longer allowed. Up to that time, one would have to drag a scraper behind a tractor to smooth the surface and then go back and coat the ice with a. The hockey rink and making ice the hockey rink and making ice the target dimensions of a hockey rink used for competitive play are 200 by 85 feet, with 11 feet from the boards to the goal lines and a corner radius of 28 feet, as spelled out in national hockey league rules and incorporated at most hockey rinks. National hockey league rules news newspapers books scholar jstor september 2010 learn how and when to remove this template message. And every nhl game in north america is played on a standardsize rink, which means conditions in every building. The ice hockey rink was originally constructed for the sport of curling. A glance at the typical rink shows lines in various colors, and circles with dots in them in various positionssome with hash marks and some without. Rene fasel, president of the international ice hockey federation, believes the tighter rink size used by the nhl can make for more exciting hockey. Every player is well aware of the rink he is playing on. The national hockey league rules are the rules governing the play of the national hockey league nhl, a professional ice hockey organization. The corners shall be uniformly rounded in the arc of a circle.
The other most common rink size is the europeansize rink, or international rink. While the surface dimensions of the rink were basically what you would find at an nhl rink today 85 ft. Expansion would allow an additional 3,000 feet of playing space but it would be. Its about time standardizing rink sizes in the khl to. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 3. The ice hockey rink itself is a rectangular with rounded corners and it is usually surrounded by a wall of 1 meter high. An overview of how a hockey rink is laid out, including all the lines, circles, benches, and boxes. Oyo nhl phoenix coyotes arizona ctes backyard rink set, small, black. Take a quick look at ice hockey history and nhl history, from the first game to the first players strike to the 2004 nhl lockout.
The following is a list of national hockey league nhl arenas. The boards shall be constructed in such a manner that the surface facing the ice shall be smooth and free of any obstruction. New hard rink divider boards renewable energy certificates recs and carbon o. Select an item on the right to compare relative dimensions to ice hockey rink. Infractions of the rules, such as offside and icing, lead to a stoppage of play and subsequent to the offending teams. Debate over size of rinks rises to surface chicago tribune. The national hockey league nhl rink ice surface is 200 feet long and 85 feet wide. Anyone know the size of an nhl rink vs an ahl rink. The official ice hockey rink dimensions for olympic or international ice hockey is 98. Anyone know the size of an nhl rink vs an ahl rink off. And every nhl game in north america is played on a standardsize rink, which.
The 53 best ice hockey books recommended by doug maclean, guy. What are the dimensions of the international rink compared to the nhl rink. The goal lines shall be red in color, and two inches 2 wide. The emergence of the national hockey league, 18751936.
Most, if not all of the rinks that were not standard sized are gone from the nhl. For decades many hockey experts and fans have discussed and debated the size of the hockey rink dimensions. This indispensable guide also includes an index of every retired. Although every rink in the nhl is now virtually the same with the exception of logos and ice quality, it wasnt always that way. There are typically two different standards for ice hockey rink dimensions and size. National hockey league nhl history of league be sure to also check out the nhl expansion history. Overall rink dimensions the official size of a hockey rink is 200 ft long and 85 ft wide. The game changed from two 30minute periods to three 20minute. An ice hockey rink is an ice rink that is specifically designed for ice hockey, a team competing sport. The difference between the nhl rink and the olympicinternational rink. Olympic hockey is the same, except for this and that the new. Burke on a mission to increase ice surface size tsn.
They know the length of the ice and the amount of room they have to play in the neutral zone. How well do four bostonians playing in the nhl know the history of their city. Martin brodeur undoubtedly left his mark in the national hockey league. Rule 102 dimensions of rink usa hockey officiating. National hockey league nhl pages on rauzulus street. Be sure to also check out the nhl expansion history. The international rink ice surface is 197 feet long and 98. In the first book to chart the development of skating rinks and arenas from their. The performance of alltime great players or the fact that historic. The league also determines the specifications for playing equipment used in its games. The nhl is considered to be the premier professional ice hockey league in the world, and one of the major professional sports leagues in the united states and canada. An average nhl hockey game is roughly two hours with games extending to two and a half hours in the situation of an overtime and a shootout scenario.
Nhl rink dimensions the first rink we will discuss is the standard north american ice surface. The team with the puck always has to have the player with the puck cross that. Frank zamboni and his brother lawrence needed a more efficient way to resurface their large ice rink, iceland. A history of the hockey arena hardcover sep 19 2016. The national hockey league rules are the rules governing the play of the national hockey. An international hockey rink is about the same length, but considerably wider than an nhl rink. The goal lines shall be parallel to the end boards and extend across the width of the ice and extend vertically up the entire height of the side boards. Near each end of the rink there is a red goal line spanning the width of the ice. Find out what chances and odds the teams had in historical matches, browse through historical odds archive of previous matches in nhl. Not every 200 foot by 85 foot nhl rink is the same.
All nhl arenas will have ice sheets this size, and leagues such as the ahl, echl, whl, ohl, and qmjhl all strive to have their arenas conform to nhl standard sizing. The 19 biggest rule changes in nhl history fox sports. When hockeyspecific arenas were built, they retained the name. The rink specifications originate from the ice surface of the victoria skating rink in montreal, constructed in 1862, where the first indoor game was played in 1875. The red line spanning the width of the ice on which the goal sits in each zone. There was a fulllength movie, an outstanding hbo documentary and a. If youre a hockey fan with an appreciation for the history of the game, this is the book.
The nhl rink size is 200 feet by 85 feet, while the olympic rink is 15 feet wider, at. The standard ice rink in north america measures 200 feet long by 85 feet wide. The national hockey league official guide and record book. This list includes past, present, and future arenas. It is a rectangle with rounded corners and surrounded by walls approximately 1. The nonstandard rinks were, in many cases, a result of the building being not purposebuilt for an ice rink. Official guide and record book features an expanded format that makes it easier to read and includes new statistics, such as gamewinning goals, average time on ice per game played, and hits. An ice hockey rink is an ice rink that is specifically designed for ice hockey, a team competing. Qualified rinks that complete the nhl greener rinks survey and signon as new customers with constellation may be eligible for. An official nhl rink measures 200 feet 61 m in length and 85 feet 26 m in width, with corners rounded to a 28foot 8.
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