An ice skater is a person who glides across an ice surface using ice skates, which have metal blades attached to the soles of the shoes. Ice skating can be performed for recreation, sport, or artistic expression. It is popular in many countries and can take place on frozen lakes, rinks, or during competitions. There are different styles of ice skating, including figure skating, speed skating, and ice hockey. Figure skating combines elements of dance and gymnastics, while speed skating focuses on racing. Ice hockey is a team sport played on ice, where players use sticks to hit a puck into the opposing team's goal.