Hockey games usually last about 2 to 2.5 hours altogether. So they’re always doing it when they’re playing or when they’re on the dip during their games. The 40 minutes of real playing time is split over three 20-minute periods of playing time. Penalties — or when the puck goes out of play — are among those things that don't stop the clock. So, while the game is scheduled for 60 minutes of play, the average hockey game length can stretch to around 2 hours or more when you factor in these stoppages and intermissions. There is often so much excitement and energy in the game, fans will enjoy the game, and time just seems to go by.

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