What are the types of penalties in hockey?
We have put together a guide to helping you figure out what things on the ice will cause you to get a penalty and be sent to the penalty box. It can be seen as a subjective exercise on the ice – let’s bring some clarity to it! What are the types of penalties in […]
Why are hockey arenas called gardens?
Sports stadiums go by a lot of different names – barn, forum, center, arena. But, have you ever wondered why there are a number of different hockey arenas that have used the term garden? What does a garden have to do with a hockey arena? So why are hockey arenas called gardens? The first arena […]
Are NHL contracts guaranteed?
Like most people I like NFL football. It is similar to hockey in a number of ways – mostly with the physicality and toughness of the players. However, one thing that is not similar is the way the contracts work for players. I can never get over the fact that a player in the NFL […]
What are the different hockey positions? (with pictures)
When getting familiar with any sport one of the first things you need to do is get to know the positions and the purpose of each. Hockey does have multiple types of positions and each one has a different function in trying to win the game. Let’s look at each of the hockey positions and […]
What is a good save percentage in hockey?
What goalie is the best in the NHL? Which goalie is struggling? As in all pro sports people are trying to find a way to measure performance. One of the most common ways to measure a goalie’s performance in ice hockey is with his save percentage, or the percentage of time that the goalie will […]
What is the ROW stat in hockey?
When you look at the NHL standings you are trying to figure out who is on top. Or more accurately you are trying to figure out who is in a playoff position and who is not, because isn’t that what it is all about, making the playoffs? And in determining who is in the playoffs […]
What does an empty net mean in hockey?
There are a few times in hockey you will look down at the far end of the ice and see and empty net. Where did the goalie go? What reason does a team have for not putting a goalie in their net? Why is there an empty net goal in hockey? The two reasons for […]
What is a faceoff in hockey? (with pictures)
The faceoff in hockey is one of the most common plays, and it is also one that has the most rules around it. For anyone watching hockey a lot of things happen during the faceoff that seem confusing! Let’s take a deeper look at the faceoff rules in hockey and bring some clarity to this […]
List of 50+ Ice Hockey Goalie Terms and Definitions
Angles: A goalie will position himself to decrease the amount of the net that a shooter can see Around-the-world glove save: When a goalie catches the puck in a style where his arm will end up going around in a large circle Backdoor: When the goalie is at one side of the net the empty […]
Top 250+ Ice Hockey Terms
Arena: The building where the hockey game takes place Art Ross Trophy: Award for the player who scores the most points during an NHL season Assist: A point given to the player who passes the puck to the goal scorer; up to two assists can be awarded for a goal Back Check: The forwards come […]