Ice Hockey at the Olympic Games Rules

Ice hockey at 2026 Winter Olympics

Winter Olympics hockey rules and format: How the tournament works

The 2026 Winter Olympics are here, and ice hockey is set to deliver nonstop action. Not sure how the game works? Learn the rules and format below!

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How to Watch 2026 Olympics Hockey – The Complete Winter Games Schedule

From penalty shots to the 1980s famous "Miracle on Ice" game, Olympic hockey has given viewers some amazing moments over the years, as fans of different teams put aside rivalries to root for Team USA ...

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What are the Olympic hockey events for men and women?

Get to know the basics of Olympic hockey — learn how the men’s and women’s tournaments are structured, how games are scored and decided, what rules differ from the NHL, and who the top medal contenders are for Milan Cortina 2026.

Know your Olympic sport: Hockey

Ice hockey competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics will follow specific overtime and substitution rules as Team USA competes for gold. The sport centers on the objective of