How Thick Is The Ice Surface Of A Hockey Rink?

How Thick Is The Ice Surface Of A Hockey Rink?

Ice hockey is one of the fastest played sports in the world. This is mostly due to the fact it is played on a sheet of ice.  Players on the ice can skate at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour and the ice surface is just one of the factors that determine a … Read more

Complete List Of NHL Hockey Teams (New For 2022)

Complete List Of NHL Hockey Teams

In this article, you will see a complete list of current NHL teams in 2022 along with some interesting stats and information about each team. The NHL is continuing to grow as new teams join the league. There are currently 32 teams in the National Hockey league. List of NHL teams in Alphabetical order Anaheim … Read more

11 Ice Hockey Tips For Beginners (Best Advice)

Ice Hockey Tips For Beginners

If you are new to the game of ice hockey, learning some new tips will be helpful in your progression as a player. This article will show you 11 great tips for beginner ice hockey players. Perhaps the best advice I ever heard for ice hockey players was from the greatest player to ever play … Read more

What Is Offside In Hockey?

What Is Offside In Hockey?

One of the most important rules of the game of ice hockey is the offside rule.  If you are a beginner or have been playing hockey for years, understanding the rule of offside is crucial. What Is Offside In Hockey? An offside call will be made by a linesman who will blow their whistle to … Read more

Hat Trick In Hockey – What Does It Mean?

Hat Trick In Hockey - What Does It Mean?

The term “hat trick” is often used during the game of hockey.  If you have ever been to a live hockey game or watch hockey on tv, chances are you have seen a hat trick at some point. You will quickly recognize a hat trick by the response of the fans. If you see the … Read more

NHL Penalty Shot Rules (That Many Players Forget)

If you have ever been to a live NHL hockey game, you may have seen a penalty shot and realized that it is one of the most exciting parts of the game. Even if you are just watching the game on tv, a penalty shot will certainly grab your attention.  Although a penalty shot doesn’t … Read more

Can You Check A Goalie In Hockey?

Can You Check A Goalie In Hockey?

As you know, ice hockey is a rough sport, and body checking is a huge part of the game. Although body checking between players is quite common, you will notice that the goaltender is rarely touched. Keep reading to find out the official rules regarding checking a goalie in hockey. Can you check a goalie … Read more

What Is A Trapezoid In Hockey?

What Is A Trapezoid In Hockey?

There is a new term to add to your list of hockey vocabulary.  Trapezoid.  There used to be a time when a goaltender could leave the net to play the puck wherever they chose.  Those days are over.  The next time you are at a pro hockey game, take note of the lines on the … Read more

Ice Hockey 101 – Rules And Regulations Guide

Ice Hockey 101 - Rules And Regulations Guide

There are several rules and regulations about the game of ice hockey that are essential to understand if you are new to the game. Even if you have been playing for a while, knowing the rules of the game and improving your overall game knowledge will help you be a better player. Although I won’t … Read more