In a professional hockey game, a team typically has 20 players, consisting of 12 forwards, 6 defensemen, and 2 goaltenders. However, only six players (3 forwards, 2 defensemen, and 1 goaltender) from each team are allowed to be on the ice at a time (excluding any penalties or substitutions).
In a standard ice hockey game, each team consists of 6 players on the ice at any given time. These players are typically divided into three forwards, two defensemen, and one goaltender. However, it's worth noting that the number of players on the ice can change due to penalties or special team situations, such as during a power play or penalty kill.
