Hockey Net FAQs

There is no sport quite like hockey. Nothing can compare to the thrill of skating on ice at a furious pace, making a great pass to set up a teammate for a goal, or helping your goalie stop a shot. While any aspiring hockey player or enthusiast knows a great deal about the rules of the game, detailed knowledge of hockey nets and other equipment will let you show off your knowledge in front of an admiring audience!

Where should the ice hockey goal post and net be placed?

The ice hockey goal post and net should be 11 feet from each end of the rink and in the center of a 2-inch-wide red line drawn completely across the width of the ice and continued vertically up the side of the boards. Regulation goal posts and nets should be set in such a manner as to remain stationary during the progress of a game.

What keeps the hockey goal posts in position?

The hockey goal posts are kept in position by means of flexible pegs affixed in the ice or floor. The flexible pegs are usually 10 inches in length and are light green in color.

What's the size of an ice hockey net?

The regulation professional ice hockey goal post consists of a metal frame 4 feet (1.22m) high and 6 feet (1.83m) wide. The net depth is 4 feet. Smaller nets are available for younger players.

What's the size of a roller hockey net?

The official roller hockey net size is 6 feet between the posts and 4 feet from ground to top.

What's the size of a field hockey net?

A field hockey net is 7 feet in height, 12 feet in length, and 4 feet in depth.

What are ice hockey goal posts and nets made of?

Most regulation professional ice hockey goal posts are made of 2.4-inch galvanized steel for long-lasting use. Goal posts used by younger players can be made of steel, aluminum, or PVC piping. The nets are made of white nylon.

What are roller hockey goal posts and nets made of?

Roller hockey goal posts are usually made of steel or other metal. Some are also made of PVC. The nets are made of white nylon or polyester.

What are field hockey goal posts and nets made of?

Field hockey goal posts are made of aluminum and steel. The nets are made of black nylon.

How should a hockey net be draped?

The hockey net should be draped in such a manner as to prevent the puck coming to rest on the outside of it, yet strung in a manner that will keep the puck in the net.

What are the specifications of a regulation ice hockey net?

The frame of the goal post is draped with a nylon mesh net so as to completely enclose the back of the frame. The net should be made of three-ply twisted twine (0.197 inch or 5 mm diameter) or equivalent braided twine of multifilament white nylon with an appropriate tensile strength of 700 pounds. The size of the mesh should be 2 1/2 inches (inside measurement) from each knot to each diagonal knot when fully stretched. The net should be laced to the frame with medium white nylon cord no smaller in size than No. 21.