Floor Hockey
Study Guide
History
Hockey is a sport without an actual birth date, meaning it was not discovered by any specific group at any specific time. A man named Jack Filman, who was a New York Ranger announcer in the 1930’s, gave credit to the Indians of Six Nations. He said that explorers saw the Iroquois Indians playing lacrosse. The Indians would grumble “Ho-Gee.” Explorers quickly translated this into hockey. In 1896-1897, the American Amateur Hockey League formed in the United States. In 1909, it then became the National Hockey Association, but changed to the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1917, in which it still is today.
Basic Rules of Floor Hockey
1. The object of the game is to hit the puck into the opponent’s goal net/box.
2. A goal is worth 1 point.
3. At the start of the game and after each goal, one player from each team performs a face-off. The stick is tapped on the floor 3 times at center court and then play begins by hitting the puck.
4. Players may not kick or throw the puck. They may stop the puck with their foot or hand.
5. Slap Shots are not allowed in PE class, but are allowed in actual floor hockey.
6. In PE class, only the goalie/defender is allowed inside the goalie box.
7. No hitting or swinging at the puck while it is in the air.
8. Players may not kick the puck into the net to score. If the puck hits off a defenders foot and goes in, it counts.
9. A maximum of 6 players from each team are allowed on the court at one time (5 floor players & 1 goalie).
Penalties in Floor Hockey
1. Roughing or body checking
2. High sticking- the hockey stick must be swung below the knee on the back swing and follow through
3. Tripping another player
4. Slashing or hitting another player with the stick
5. Throwing the stick
6. Slap Shots
7. Throwing the puck
Ø On all penalties, a player responsible will be placed in the penalty box for30 seconds. After the third penalty, that player is not allowed on the floor for the remainder of the game.