If you’ve ever taken a close look at a hockey stick, you know there’s more to it than meets the eye. From the height...
Hockey Stick Regulations: What You Need to Know
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Hockey Rules of the Game
Clearing the Crease: What’s Legal and What’s Not?
In hockey, the area in front of the goalie—known as the “crease”—is a critical zone that demands fierce protection....
Offside vs. Icing: The Key Differences Explained
Hockey is an incredibly fast-paced and thrilling sport, but for new players and fans, some rules can be confusing at...
Goaltender Interference: A Controversial Rule Explained
Few rules in hockey spark as much debate, confusion, and controversy as goaltender interference. Whether you're a...
Delayed Penalties: What They Mean and How to Take Advantage
In the fast-paced and competitive world of hockey, penalties can significantly alter the momentum of a game. Among the...
Offside & Icing Rule Changes
NHL Rule Changes: Enhancing the Game Over the Last Decade The NHL has made several significant rule changes in the...
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Rules You Didn’t Know Existed: Strange Hockey Rules Explained (Part 2)
In Part 1, we explored some of the most unexpected quirks in the NHL rulebook—from delay of game penalties for flipping the puck into the crowd to the infamous trapezoid restricting goalies. But hockey’s rabbit hole of strange rules goes far deeper. With roots in...
Shot Blocking: Skill, Courage, and Smart Positioning in the Game of Hockey
In the trenches of every tight game, there’s one play that doesn’t always make the highlight reel—but fires up the bench like a game-winning goal: the blocked shot. It’s not flashy. It’s not easy. But it’s the kind of gritty, gutsy play that wins championships. Shot...
Why Hockey is the Greatest Sport on Earth
There are a lot of great sports out there—but hockey? Hockey hits different. From the sound of skates slicing fresh ice, to the thunderous roar of the crowd after a game-winning goal, hockey is more than just a game—it’s a culture, a family, a way of life. Fast-paced,...
Goalie Pads vs. Player Gear: Key Differences Every Beginner (and Parent) Should Know
So your child wants to play hockey—or maybe you’re thinking of lacing up the skates yourself. Either way, welcome to one of the most fast-paced, physically demanding, and rewarding sports out there! But before anyone hits the ice, there’s one major question to answer:...
What Happens If a Hockey Team Runs Out of Players? (Yes, It Can Happen!)
Hockey is a fast-paced, high-intensity sport that requires endurance, strategy, and skill. While teams typically dress 18 skaters and 2 goalies for a game, there are rare scenarios where a team can find itself dangerously low on players—sometimes to the point of...
Mastering Gap Control: The Secret to Elite Defensive Play
In the fast-paced world of hockey, defensemen who master gap control have a significant edge over their opponents. Gap control—the ability to manage the space between a defender and an attacking player—is a fundamental skill that separates elite defensemen from the...
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