Hockey is really a pretty rough sport considering the fact that there are twelve players on the ice who are seemingly fighting over a tiny little rubber puck thats only an inch thick and three inches in diameter. Add the fact that they knock the puck around the ice with big sticks while wearing skates and youve got a game that can seem somewhat brutal at times. The truth of the matter is, accidents happen in hockey and it isnt unusual for players to get roughed up a little. However, the sport is really disciplined with precise rules and penalty assessment for infractions. Penalties, depending on their nature, may result in a player being temporarily or permanently put out of a game while more severe penalties may lead to a player being suspended or fined.
Because unintentional events can happen on the rink, penalties cant be altogether avoided in hockey. However, by playing by the rules, a player can prevent unnecessary penalties from being assessed against him and his team.
Players, other than the goaltender, are not allowed to enter the crease the blue area in front of a goal unless they are in control of the puck shooting it or carrying it into the crease....
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