Ask most hockey fans about their favorite game, and they’ll probably remember the final score, the overtime winner, or a spectacular save. But the games that stay with us the longest are often remembered for something much smaller. A funny moment between players, the...
Most hockey fans know the obvious rules. Offside, icing, penalties, and goals are easy to recognize because they happen throughout nearly every game. However, hockey’s rulebook contains dozens of lesser-known rules that rarely receive much attention until they...
Packing a hockey bag is one of those routines that quickly becomes second nature. Ask ten players how they organize their equipment, and you may get ten different answers. Some prefer everything in the same place before every game, while others simply know where each...
One of the biggest mistakes new hockey players make is thinking the game is all about skating speed or puck handling. While those skills are important, knowing where to be on the ice often has an even greater impact on your success. Good positioning allows average...
Hockey is one of the fastest and most demanding sports in the world. Players have only fractions of a second to make decisions, react to changing situations, and work together as a team. While fans often focus on goals, big saves, and highlight-reel plays, many of the...
Few penalties frustrate hockey players and fans more than a delay of game penalty in the closing minutes of a tight contest. Whether it is a puck accidentally cleared over the glass, a net knocked off its moorings, or another infraction that stops play, delay of game...
