Olympic hockey rules, explained: How icing, fighting and more differ from NHL games originally appeared on The Sporting News.

IIHF regulations, penalties, roster sizes, rink dimensions, overtime, and differences from NHL play for men's and women's tournaments.

NHL players are heading back to the Olympics for the first time in 12 years, so hockey’s biggest stars will need to brush up on the international rulebook. The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics will be the ...

The Olympic gold medal game has featured a number of icing calls in the early going. It's a rule that is unfamiliar to those who don't watch hockey a ton. Team USA and Canada certainly know how it ...

It's been 12 years since the National Hockey League sent its top players to compete in the Winter Olympics. This year's tournament will be a chance to watch the greatest hockey players in the world ...

If the gold medal game comes down to overtime, the format will be different than the first 60 minutes.

Ice hockey is one of the most popular events each Winter Olympics cycle. Check out information on the format, scoring, rules, and more now.

In this article, we look at the major rule differences between Olympic hockey and the NHL. With the NHL pausing for the 2026 Winter Olympics, hockey fans around the world are excited to see their ...