Goaltender - The goaltender’s job is to keep the puck out of the net. The goalie can use any part of the body or any piece of the equipment to stop, catch, or smother the puck.

Defensemen - The right and left defensemen try to stop the incoming play before the other team has any chance to score. They block shots, clear the puck from in front of their own net, and cover the other team’s forwards. Offensively, they pass the puck up the ice to the forwards, follow the play into the attacking zone, and try to keep the puck inside the blue line.

Center - The center primarily operates up and down the middle of the ice but has more freedom to roam than the other line mates. The center is the playmaker, passing the puck between the two wings to set up a goal. On defense, part of the center’s job is to get back and try to break up the opposing team’s play.

Wings - Right and left wings predominantly move up and down the sides of the rink with the direction of play. Offensively, they skate alongside the center and pass back and forth to position themselves for a shot on goal. In the defensive zone, they guard the opponent’s point men and try to keep them from shooting.