The game. A match ordinarily consists of two periods of 35 minutes and a halftime interval of 5 minutes. ... Since 2014, some International games have four 15-minute quarters with 2 minutes break between each quarter and 15 minutes break between quarter two and three.

Does hockey have periods or quarters?

There are three periods in a regulation-length hockey game. Hockey is not played in quarters; each game is divided into three frames: the first, second and third periods. Total playing time for each game is one hour; there are three 20-minute periods separated by two 15-minute breaks.

Are there 2 halves in hockey?

The game is divided into three periods of 20 minutes playing time each, with a 15-minute intermission between periods. Hockey games may end in a tie unless the rules stipulate an overtime period to serve as a tiebreaker.