What are power plays in hockey?

The power play in ice hockey may be a source of some confusion for spectators new to the sport. Simply put, the power play happens when one or two players on one team are sent to the penalty box—that is, are obliged to leave the ice for some period of time—thus giving the other team a one- or two-man advantage. read more

In ice hockey, a team is said to be on a power play when at least one opposing player is serving a penalty, and the team has a numerical advantage on the ice (whenever both teams have the same number of players on the ice, there is no power play). read more

Controlling a Power Play in Hockey Controlling a Power Play in Hockey A player from the opposing team has just received a penalty for tripping, and for the next two minutes, your squad has a man advantage. read more