Hockey rules are quite simple. But in any case of certain types of rough play these rules have a penalty for the player who performed it. The player who deserves a punishment is put on the penalty bench for a certain length of time. The penalties are classified as minor misconduct, major misconduct, and disqualification, depending on the severity. The penalty can extend from two minutes to five minutes with suspensions lasting as long as ten, but in these cases after two minutes a substitute are allowed to play. It is amazing to confess that my friend Zinger has never been to such a situation. I am proud of him – he is really a good sportsmen. The game consists of three twenty-minute periods. An important rule is that the player with the puck must precede his mate across the blue line on the attacking team’s side of the rink or he is off side. The rules are not difficult to carry out if a player follows them – he has to respect the opponents. The fans usually inspire their favorite team with cheers and signs.

Each year people in the whole world can know about the ice hockey winners – the list of winners tells the results. Zinger is a very reliable person – he has taken his character from his father actually. His father was also a sportsmen but he was fond of football. It should be noted that he is considered to be the best player in his team. He taught Zinger the most important thing – triumph means struggle. Any sportsman has to respect the opposite side otherwise it will be just the skirmish but not the struggle. Ice hockey is the play of brave and honest guys. In my opinion, those who play ice hockey are real men and devoted friends – they will never give up and always achieve their aims. I think Zinger is one of those remarkable guys. That is why his team has got many fans who wish him success and luck. As for me, I’d like to be close to him when he is nervous and comfort him in any case.