How many players are on the ice in hockey? Regulation, penalties and OT
When learning about hockey one of the first things to get straight is how many players are supposed to be on the ice. This is definitely not always straightforward, because different situations on...
When you start to watch or play hockey one of the most important rules to know is the offside rule. The game does not make sense unless you understand it and it is one of the most common infractions...
In the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs controversy reigned in Game 3 between San Jose and St. Louis. San Jose won the game on an illegal hand pass in overtime that allowed the team to take a 2-1 lead in...
A unique aspect of hockey is that players are allowed to shift on and off while the play is still happening. Most other team sports - soccer, football, baseball, rugby - require a stoppage of play...
Hockey is a great sport. It is fun to play and it is fun to watch. However, if you are new(er) to the sport it can definitely be confusing to understand why the players are doing what they are...
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...
