Floor hockey
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Floor hockey is a broad term for several indoor hockey games, usually in the style of ice hockey, that are played on flat floor surfaces. The games differ from roller hockey in that players typically wear indoor sports shoes.
[edit] Variations
Each game has different rules and equipment. Some games use an indoor puck, while others use a ball. The types of checking and protective equipment allowed also vary.
One variation, especially popular in Europe, is floorball. Floorball uses a lightweight plastic ball and sticks made of plastic and carbon fibre. Limited checking is permitted.
The Canadian version uses a conventional hockey stick with the blade cut off and a large ring covered with fabric.
Another variation called cosom hockey uses plastic sticks and pucks.
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