How many players are on a hockey team?

The number of players on a hockey team depends on the level of play involved. In the NHL, the maximum number of players allowed on the roster is 23. In NCAA hockey, teams can only carry 18 scholarship players. Olympic rosters have the highest number of players at 25.

Only six players per side are allowed on the ice at any given time. This normally translates to three offensive forwards, two defensemen and a goalkeeper. The typical hockey roster has a mix of the first two positions but usually only two goalkeepers. On rare occasions, a goalkeeper may be substituted for an extra attacker.