Sledge hockey Sledge hockey is a version of ice hockey. It is a highly physical game played by athletes with locomotor disabilities. It is a medal competition sport in the Winter Paralympic Games.
Players propel themselves using the spike-end of the stick and play the puck using the blade end.
Players may use two sticks. The game consists of three 15-minute periods. Sledge hockey rules are based on a slightly modified version of the International Ice Federation hockey rules. Each player must have a permanent disability that prevents the athlete from playing regular ice hockey. Classification Determination of minimum disability and appropriate classification shall be made by authorized winter sport classifiers.