The glass is made of tempered glass or plexiglass. It allows fans to see the action while keeping pucks from flying into the stands. The glass behind each goal is typically taller with flexible netting above it.
Glass
The transparent panels on top of the boards that protect fans.
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Dirty dangles
Flashy stickhandling moves
Flow
Long hair under helmet
Boards
The walls surrounding the ice surface. The boards are about 42 inches tall with glass panels on top. Board play is a huge part of hockey. Players battle along the boards for puck possession, use them to bank passes, and get checked into them during body contact. Winning battles along the boards is one of the most important skills in the game.
Hard rims
Fast puck movement along boards