Where can the goalie play the puck? (with pictures)
The hockey goalie is one of the most fascinating positions in all of sports. We know the main job of the goalie is to stop the puck from going into the net, but some of the other rules around a goalie can be confusing. For instance, where can the goalie play the puck on a […]
Can you be in the goalie crease?
Some of the biggest controversies in hockey have to do with what a player can and cannot do in the goalie crease. The goalie crease is going to be one of the main areas of action in the game, because teams are trying to get the puck through the goalie crease and into the net. […]
Can goalies get penalties in hockey?
Penalties are a big part of hockey, and they every happen for goalies. However, when you go to a game you will always see players sitting in the penalty box, but never the goalie. Why not? Goalies can get penalties, but what happens when a goalie gets a penalty? When a goalie gets a penalty […]
What is the most important position in hockey? 5 reasons why it is the centermen
What position has the greatest impact on the game of hockey? Hockey fans love to debate about all things hockey, and there has been lots of debate over what the most important position in hockey is. So, what is the most important position in hockey? The centermen is the most important position in hockey. The […]
The 3 purposes of the goalie crease in hockey?
The goalie position is unlike any other position in hockey. There are special rules and circumstances that define this position. One of the most common questions is around, what is the purpose of the purpose of the goal crease? Why do they even have it? The goal crease is the light blue painted area that […]
What is the last change in hockey?
In hockey, the changing of lines is part of the overall strategy of trying to win a hockey game. When you watch hockey you will notice that there is one team that will change before the other in a consistent order. During a stoppage in play, the “last change” in hockey is given to the […]
Can a goalie cover the puck outside the crease?
The NHL loves to have the game of hockey play fast with few stoppages. This is one of the reasons that the goalie is the only player that is allowed to cover the puck in hockey to freeze the puck. However, where exactly is the goalie allowed to freeze the puck in hockey? Is it […]
How many Stanley Cups did Wayne Gretzky win?
Wayne Gretzky is the arguably the greatest hockey player of all-time. Gretzky, known as “The Great One”, would flourish in the Stanley Cup playoffs finishing with numerous records and reaching the Stanley Cup finals six times – five times with the Edmonton Oilers and once with the Los Angeles Kings. Embed from Getty Images How […]
What hockey team should I cheer for? A guide to picking your NHL team
Hockey is great! Hockey is fun to play and watch, but do you know what makes it even better? When you have a team to cheer for. Sometimes I wonder if I like my team more than I do the game itself. As a Calgary Flames fan I’ve been through many ups and downs (it […]
How the NHL entry draft works: A complete guide
Quick Answer: The NHL Entry Draft is a seven-round process held each June where all 32 NHL teams select the rights to young players, primarily 18–20-year-olds. Non-playoff teams pick first in round one, with lottery odds weighted toward the worst records to discourage tanking. Once drafted, players are not automatically paid — they still need […]