Simply slide together your rink walls, place your mat inside the boards and your hockey game can begin! With a slick surface, 12 players a ref and an oversize puck, kids will have lots of fun creating plays and scoring goals! Each Licensed NHL Hockey Guys set is packed with everything a child needs to play creatively for hours. All the guys and accessories are loaded in a cool storage container which makes it super easy for kids to travel with and a convenient way to teach kids how to keep their toys organized. Offering toys that encourage classic open-ended play is important! Research shows open-ended play with no defined expectations or rules is beneficial to a childs social, emotional, and cognitive development. With no set rules, just a simple instruction booklet to describe basic hockey rules and strategy, kids can control all the action. Not only does Hockey Guys provide endless hours of fun, it is educational when youth league coaches and parents use Hockey Guys as a visual teaching tool to introduce the game of hockey to their young players. The party planner in the family can use just the GUYS as cake and cupcake toppers or use the entire set as a Hockey themed party centerpiece. There are so many ways to enjoy Hockey Guys it will make the perfect birthday or holiday gift for the little hockey fan, ages 3-7 in any family. Kids who love sports and love action figures will love these GUYS. Founded by a mother of four who was in search of sport-themed toys that would keep her children entertained and inspired, Kaskey Kids has been featured by national publications like Sports Illustrated Kids and InStyle. We are the winner of multiple Toy Industry awards and are a Certified Woman Owned Business.