A hockey puck is a small disk made of rubber or plastic used in ice hockey and other sports. The size of a hockey puck varies by game. Typically, hockey pucks range from 3 to 6 inches in diameter but can vary in size depending on the rules of the game. Smaller pucks are used for children’s or amateur hockey, and larger pucks are used in professional hockey. The shape of a hockey puck is also important as it can affect the way the puck handles on the ice. Pucks come in many different shapes and styles to accommodate all players and ice surface preferences.
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Size Chart For Pucks
The chart below contains all official sizes of hockey pucks as listed by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).
Size | Shape | Notes —|—|— 0.85–1.00 | Circle | Used in figure skating and synchronized swimming. 1.00–1.25 | Rectangular | Typically used in tag rugby, beach volleyball, and snowboarding. 1.25–1.50 | Diamond | Typically used in inline hockey and roller hockey. 1.50–1.75 | Hexagonal | Typically used in Midget ice hockey. 1.75–2.00 | Octagonal | Typically used in ice dancing and speed skating. 2.00–2.25 | Pentagonal | Typically used in junior ice hockey. 2.25–2.50 | Spherical | Typically used in professional hockey.
Fun Facts About Pucks
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