how do ice hockey TV audience recognize the players although their quick continuous motion effectively conceals their names, faces and numbers?

Question

how do ice hockey TV audience recognize the players although their quick continuous motion effectively conceals their names, faces and numbers?

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Answer 1

(seriously) we don’t for most players, especially for visiting teams and especially for non regular sport fans.

We know a few more known star players, but most of them we just don’t.

For sport presenters and commenters, it’s their job to learn all the players, faces, jersey number, play position (forward, defense, goalie) and play style.