Hockey

NHL refs aren’t noticeable on the ice until it’s time to call a penalty or they make a mistake. But NHL refs make a lot of money to go unnoticed and not make mistakes. So, how much do NHL refs make? NHL refs make just under $200,000 for their first year, and the highest-paid NHL … Read more

There are many types of passes in hockey that get used in games. But there’s one type of pass in hockey that doesn’t require players to use their stick – the “hand pass”. So, what is a hand pass in hockey? A hand pass in hockey is when a player hits the puck with their … Read more

Hockey is an exciting sport where the aim of the game is to score goals by hitting the puck past the opposing goaltender and into the net. Scoring a goal is extremely difficult, especially against a seasoned and talented goaltender. One of the ways that a player can score a goal is via the five … Read more

Hockey is a physical sport played on ice that is extremely popular in Canada and is gaining popularity in the United States. Because hockey is a contact sport, hitting or checking your opponent by skating into them is a big part of the game. You may have heard the term ‘finish your check’ while either … Read more

Even those who aren’t familiar with the game of hockey have likely heard the term “enforcer” used in reference to the sport. The title of enforcer gives off a feeling of fear and intimidation when it’s used in hockey. This has many people wondering… What exactly is a hockey enforcer? A hockey enforcer is a … Read more

Overtime in hockey is played as sudden death, meaning the first goal that’s scored ends the game. The winning team earns a win in the standings, and the losing team earns a point for an OTL. But what does OTL mean in hockey? OTL stands for an overtime loss and is a statistic tracked in … Read more

Two professional hockey teams line up at the blue lines for the national anthem(s).

A hockey team lines up for the national anthem(s).

Hockey is a hardcore sport with an even harder-core fan base, which generally runs in the family. If your dad/mom is a hockey fan, you inevitably become one too; this is how it works. Sometimes this rugged stigma and legacy aspect of becoming a fan can push away newcomers from learning the ins and outs, … Read more

There is nothing like the feeling of getting to your seat at a hockey game and the teams are announced. The experience seems to go by in the blink of an eye and suddenly it is the third period, and your team is closing in on the win. This leads you to ask yourself the … Read more