Rules A 5 minute major could get you a game misconduct! The majority of rules for wheelchair hockey are identical or similar in nature to those for ice hockey, roller hockey and ball hockey. Chair contact is permitted, and is critical to good play; however hitting from behind will earn the perpetrator a 2 minute stint in the penalty box! Intentional body contact is also illegal and may be called as "roughing." Icing and offside will result in a face off . Line changes can be done on the fly if necessary, but it is often more practical to wait for a stoppage in play. Where is the game played? The game of wheelchair hockey is usually played in ice hockey arenas (minus the ice!) and roller hockey arenas. The size of the venue will dictate the number of players on the floor at once. On a regulation size hockey surface, each team will have 6 players on the floor, including the goal tenders. Equipment Any manual wheelchair and a hockey stick are the only requirements to play a recreational game of wheelchair hockey. At competitive levels, helmets and eye protection are mandatory. Physical aids can be adapted to assist players, such as the stick-cuff used by individuals with hand dysfunction. Each player will eventually customize his or her entire outfit, including size and strength of the wheelchair, stick length and seating position. Goal tenders wear much of the same protective gear as those in ice hockey with alterations made to allow for efficient chair usage.