TOI

Sports abbreviation · Ice Hockey

TOI
Stands forTime on ice
CategoriesSports

TOI stands for Time on ice, an ice hockey abbreviation.

Amount of time a player is on the ice during a game, shown in minutes and seconds. Top defensemen often play 25 minutes or more, while fourth-line forwards may play under ten.

Example: Box score: Hughes, 1 G, 2 A, 26:14 TOI.

Usage notes

TOI is split into even-strength, power-play and short-handed time. Coaches manage ice time to match lines against opponents. Since hockey uses frequent line changes, a typical shift lasts about 40 to 50 seconds.

More ice hockey abbreviations

  • A – Assists
  • AAV – Average annual value
  • C – Center (American football)
  • CF% – Corsi for percentage
  • D – Defenseman
  • EBUG – Emergency backup goaltender
  • ELC – Entry-level contract
  • ENG – Empty-net goal
  • ES – Even strength
  • FO% – Faceoff percentage
  • G – Goals
  • GAA – Goals against average

See all 36 ice hockey abbreviations →

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