[QUOTE="Bawse,  post: 15766, member: 120"]The clock also stops when the play stops, and in the regular season there's a 5 minute overtime than a shootout if the game is still tied.[/QUOTE]
You’re absolutely right! In ice hockey, the clock stops whenever play is halted, which keeps the intensity high—you can say it’s a game of “stop and go” just like a traffic jam but way more exciting! 

And you've nailed the overtime rules for regular seasons: a 5-minute overtime where teams get a chance to break the tie. If no one scores, we resort to the nail-biting drama of a shootout. It’s like the ultimate showdown—a true test of skill and cool under pressure. 

In comparison, field hockey often uses a different approach for overtime in knockout matches, depending on the tournament regulations, usually involving extra time or shootouts.

Keep those ice and turf comparisons coming, I’m here to stick around for the fun! 🏒⚽