Can you hit the goalie in hockey?
It is common to see the goalie come out of his net and play the puck. When this happens, is the goalie fair game? Is a player able to bodycheck the goalie like any other opponent on the ice? The goalie in hockey is not allowed to be hit by a player. There is no […]
Top 100 Hockey Slang Terms: Master all the hockey lingoÂ
One of the great thing about hockey is all of the hockey slang and lingo. It keeps on getting added to every year, but below we kept it to the list of the top 100 slang words. And, before we get to that here is a picture of the Hobey Baker winner, Cole Caufield, doing […]
How many timeouts do you get in hockey?
When you watch sports like baseball, basketball, and football, the coaches use a lot of timeouts. However, when you watch hockey, the timeout is only used rarely. How many timeouts does a team get in hockey and when do they use them? How many timeouts do you get in hockey? Every team is allowed to […]
What Happens When a Hockey Goalie Gets a Penalty?
Penalties are a big part of hockey. When you go to a game you will always see players sitting in the penalty box, but never the goalie. Why not? It seems like goalies do as much rough stuff as any other player. Embed from Getty Images What happens when a goalie gets a penalty? When […]
NHL Overtime Rules: Understanding hockey OT in 2023-24
NHL overtime rules can be tricky to understand as the play is noticeably different from regulation. And to add to the confusion the rules have been changed a number of times over the past twenty years! However, it is worth the effort because when it happens it is one of the most exciting times in […]
What is a power play?
The power play is one of the key times in any hockey game. Often how a team does on their power play is the difference between winning and losing. So, what is a power play? A power play in hockey is one team has an advantage of having more players on the ice because than their […]
What is a penalty shot in hockey?
If you are at a hockey game and you want to hear the crowd go crazy in anticipation, cross your fingers that you get to see a penalty shot. The penalty shot is a unique, one-of-a-kind play in ice hockey. Let’s look at this exciting play! What is a penalty shot in hockey? A penalty […]
What NHL teams have never won a Stanley Cup? A guide to futility
The Stanley Cup is one of the most prized possessions in all of sports. It is awarded to the NHL team that survives the gruelling two months of playoff hockey. There are 32 teams in the NHL… so, what nhl teams have never won a Stanley Cup? Embed from Getty Images The Vancouver Canucks bench […]
Field Hockey vs. Ice Hockey: What’s the difference?
When you say the word hockey what do you think of? Depending on which country you are in, you will probably think of ice hockey or field hockey. If you are in Canada, the U.S., the Scandinavian countries, or Eastern Europe, the word hockey will conjure up images of ice hockey. If you are in […]
How long do hockey players stay on the ice? A guide to shift lengths
Hockey is a highly intense sport often called the fastest game in the world. If you have ever watched or played in a hockey game you will know there is a lot of truth to it. Players are asked to go out onto the ice and play at an extremely aggressive and fast level of […]