If you've ever watched an ice hockey game, there is a good chance you have witnessed a power play. It might sound like an odd name for something in sports and truth be told, there isn’t anything...
Category: Hockey
©Yobab via Canva.com Scoring a goal in hockey is hard to do. With the fast pace of play, five opponents tracking your every move, and a goalie whose pads are bigger than ever (even though the...
What Is a Point in Hockey? Earning Them as a Player and Team
The term "point" is one that is used a lot in the game of hockey. While at first, it might seem confusing because there are so many different ways the word is used, we'll make sure to make everything...
If you’re new to hockey, the concept of periods might seem weird to you but they help the game run smoothly and at a fast pace. Most importantly, the end of each period signifies the perfect time...
You don’t have to watch hockey for too long before you realize that things can get pretty physical. Ten men are flying around the ice on skates, sometimes reaching speeds of 30 miles per hour, and...
For the avid hockey fan, the icing rule may seem straightforward but for many new and veteran fans, it can be confusing. I know when I first got into hockey, the nuances of icing confused me to no...
