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Discover why 3-on-3 hockey is ideal for adult beginners at Ottawa West Beginner Hockey. Learn the rules and benefits of 3-on-3 hockey today!

Starting hockey as an adult can feel overwhelming — especially when people start talking about offsides, icing, line changes, and penalties. Here’s the good news: you do not need to know every rule to start playing hockey . This guide breaks down the basic hockey rules adult beginners actually need , explained in plain language, with a focus on beginner-friendly games  like those at Ottawa West Beginner Hockey (OWBH) . If you’re nervous about “not knowing the rules,” this art

Across Canada, more adults are trying hockey for the first time — or returning after decades away. Men. Women. Parents. Professionals. People who love the idea of the game but didn’t grow up in the system. And yet, one of the most common things I hear — and something I experienced personally — is this: Finding the right  place to learn hockey as an adult can be harder than learning the game itself. Hockey Is One of the Hardest Sports to Learn as an Adult There’s no sugar-coat