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Ice hockey is a ______________ sport played on a hockey rink. During normal play, there are six ______________, including one goaltender, per side on the ice at any time, each of whom is on ice ______________. The objective of the game is to score ______________by shooting a hard vulcanized rubber disc, the _____________, into the opponent's goal net, which is placed at the opposite end of the _____________. The players may control the puck using a long ______________ with a blade that is commonly curved at one end. Players may also redirect the puck with any part of their bodies, subject to certain restrictions. Players may not hold the puck in their ______________ and are prohibited from using their hands to pass the puck to their ______________ unless they are in the defensive zone. Players are also ________________ from kicking the puck into the opponent's goal. Since ice hockey is a full ______________sport and bodychecks are allowed, injuries can be a common occurrence. Protective ______________ is highly recommended and is enforced in all competitive situations. This usually includes a ______________, shoulder pads, elbow ______________, mouth guard, protective ______________and guard, chest protector, blocker, catch glove, and leg pads. heavily padded shorts (also known as hockey pants). In addition, goaltenders will usually add a neck

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