While bandy and ice hockey share some similarities, they also have some significant differences. Bandy is played on a larger ice rink, which measures around 100-110 meters long and 50-60 meters wide. In contrast, an ice hockey rink is smaller, measuring 60-61 meters long and 25-30 meters wide. Bandy also uses a larger ball and a curved stick, whereas ice hockey uses a puck and a straight stick. Additionally, bandy does not allow body checking, whereas body checking is a significant part of ice hockey.