Did You Know - Roller Hockey

If you love hockey but want to play beyond the winter season, roller hockey offers a fast-paced and exciting alternative. Played on inline skates instead of ice skates, roller hockey brings the same energy and teamwork of traditional hockey to indoor and outdoor rinks, and sport courts. Here’s what makes it stand out:

• No Ice Required: Roller hockey is played on smooth surfaces like concrete, asphalt, or sport tiles, making it more accessible in communities without ice rinks.
• Inline Skates: Players use inline skates (rollerblades) instead of ice skates, requiring balance, agility, and strong edge control for quick turns and stops.
• Different Game Styles: There are two main versions—inline hockey, which closely resembles ice hockey, and ball hockey, often played with a ball instead of a puck.
• Fast-Paced Play: With fewer stoppages, the game is quick, continuous, and high-scoring.
• Skill Development: Roller hockey helps players build stickhandling, passing, and spatial awareness skills that transfer to other sports, including ice hockey.
• The big differences: Inline hockey is played 4-on-4, with no icing and no offsides. That makes it a much different game strategically and means players get more touches on the puck which increases creativity and play-making.

Play Anywhere, Anytime

With no need for ice, roller hockey can be played in a variety of spaces—from outdoor courts to indoor gyms—making it an accessible option for communities of all sizes. You can even play it out in the street, just don't wear your indoor wheels outdoor!

Fun, Fast, and Social

Roller hockey brings players together in a relaxed, energetic environment. Whether in organized leagues or casual games, it’s a great way to stay connected with teammates and enjoy the sport in a new way.

Why Try Roller Hockey?

Roller hockey is fun, affordable, and easy to learn. It encourages physical activity, teamwork, and creativity, whether you’re new to the sport or looking to complement your ice hockey skills.

Roller Hockey in Lethbridge

Clubs: Roller Hockey Lethbridge offers 4-on-4, non-contact roller hockey action for all skills and abilities during the Spring and Summer.

Events: Roller Hockey Lethbridge will host the Alberta Provincial Roller Hockey Championships on June 26-28 at Labour Club Ice Centre.

Lace up your skates, grab a stick, and hit the pavement—roller hockey brings the game to you, wherever you are!