What is a point in hockey? Goals vs Points Explained
Of course we want to know what a point in hockey is – it is the main stat a player is judged by. However, it can be a little confusing. What actually makes a point a point? Are goals and assists each considered points? Let’s get through the confusion! What is a point in hockey? […]
What do I wear to a hockey game?
Congratulations! One of the most fun sports to watch live is hockey – at any level of play. It is fast, has a lot of continuous action, and there are usually numerous momentum changes. But what should I wear to the game? Hockey arenas must be somewhat cold because they involve ice. And doesn’t it […]
Is 99 retired in NHL? Who can wear it?
Nobody wears number 99 in the NHL, because the number 99 has officially been retired. Wayne Gretzky was the last of a few players to ever wear it, and now it will never be worn again. Can you wear #99 in the NHL? No, you cannot wear the number 99 in the NHL. The […]
Why do hockey players leave their sticks on the ice?
When watching a hockey game you will see multiple times a game where a player will drop their stick to the ice – accidentally or intentionally. And, when they do they do not go and pick it up and it just stays there! Why do hockey players leave their sticks on the ice? The two […]
How long is a hockey game? NHL, college, and recreation
When you are going to watch a hockey game a natural question to ask is ‘how long is a hockey game’? As with any sport, it takes longer in real time than the official number of minutes played. So how long is an ice hockey game? An ice hockey game has a total of 60 […]
Can you have a 5 on 2 in hockey?
One of the times I get the most anxious when watching hockey is when my team is killing a penalty. I get really anxious when the team takes two quick penalties and are forced to kill a 5-on-3 power play. But, what happens if they take another penalty while already down two skaters? Can you […]
How does a goalie get a win in hockey? With Scenarios!
It’s easy to figure out who gets the win or loss if only one goalie has played during the game for your team. But it is not uncommon to have the backup goalie play in a game. So when a backup goalie comes into the game and that team wins, which goalie gets the win? […]
What time do NHL warmups start?
One of the best things to do when going to an NHL is to get to the game early so you can watch the warmup. Even if you do not have seats in the lower bowl NHL teams will allow you to go down right to the glass to watch the players skate around and […]
What is the NHL minimum salary? (and who is making it) 2024
In hockey and most other professional sports the contracts that make the headlines are the largest and most expensive ones. But these are team sports and there are a lot of players that don’t get the press. How much do the players at the bottom-end get paid? What is the lowest salary in the NHL? […]
What is the hardest position to play in hockey? The Goalie
Hockey is not an easy sport to play. Here is a quote from Hall of Famer and current Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan: Is hockey hard? I don’t know, you tell me. We need to have the strength and power of a football player, the stamina of a marathon runner, and the concentration of a […]