Ladies and gentlemen, hockey fans of all ages, let’s talk about one of the quirkiest rules on the ice: kicking the puck. You’ve seen it before—scramble in front of the crease, puck bouncing around, and then it takes a wild ride off a skate blade and into the net. The...
Ladies and gentlemen, hockey fans of all ages, grab your popcorn and lace up your skates—because tonight, we’re diving into the greatest nickname stories the game has ever seen! These aren’t just names on a scoreboard; they’re rich with history, pride, and a little...
In today’s fast-paced game, speed and precision are everything. Hockey players are always looking for ways to sharpen their skills, and one of the most important choices they can make is their stick. While flex, curve, and kick point all play a role, stick weight has...
Hockey has always been a sport defined by speed, skill, and toughness. Few aspects of the game capture its physical intensity more than the tradition of fighting. Unlike other professional sports, hockey developed a unique way to regulate on-ice altercations: the five...
For defensemen, backwards skating is more than just a skill — it’s a core component of elite defensive play. Mastering it allows you to maintain optimal gap control, read plays effectively, and neutralize attacking forwards without giving up prime scoring chances. In...
If you’ve ever unzipped a teammate’s hockey bag, you know it’s more than just skates, gloves, and sticks in there. For many players, the hockey bag is part equipment hauler, part personal survival kit, and part treasure chest of randomness. From lucky charms to snacks...
