200 by 85 feet.

That’s the length of the rink.

There’s a neutral zone.

An offensive zone.

And a defensive zone.

 

The ice is a flat surface,
giving both teams
the chance to win.

After each period,
the ice is resurfaced.

 

It’s another fresh chance
for both teams
to start something new.

 

The score may change
on the rink,

but the ice remains the same.

 

It always gives both teams
the chance

to simply play.