“With NHL STREET, we’re not inventing ball hockey, but we are reimagining the way you experience it, the way it makes you feel and how it connects back to the NHL,” said Andrew Ference, NHL Alumnus and NHL Director of Social Impact, Growth and Fan Development. 

Every street hockey game begins with an opening faceoff at center court and operates with a running clock. Players are on foot, trying to maintain possession of the ball and ultimately score on their opponent.  

But, of course, there are a few rules along the way that stop game play. Infractions, such as offsides, hand pass, and out of bounds, and penalties, such as high-sticking, slashing, and tripping, ensure the game is played safely and fairly.