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Why do hockey players get kicked out of faceoffs?

When watching hockey on tv most things are explained to you be the commentators like why a player gets a penalty or the reason for a stoppage in play. However, the one thing that they never explain...

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What are coach’s challenges in the NHL

They say that change is the only constant. This is particularly true when it comes to how the NHL handles coach’s challenges and video review as part of the game. This NHL rule for coach's...

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What is the red line in hockey? (with pictures)

There are two different colours of lines on the hockey rink - blue and red. The blue line helps to determine offside, but what does the center red line do? Let's take a look at the center red line...

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What are the types of penalties in hockey?

In getting to know any sport you need to know what you are not allowed to do - and in hockey there are a lot of things that you are not allowed to do. I have put together a guide to helping you...

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What is icing in hockey? (with pictures)

Of all the rules in the game there are a few rules you really need to know to understand this game, and one of them is icing. However, it can also be one of the most confusing!!!! What is icing in...

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link to What is a faceoff in hockey? (with pictures)

What is a faceoff in hockey? (with pictures)

Many sports allow a specific team to take possession of the ball after a stoppage in play. There are examples in basketball, football, soccer and field hockey where the start of the play commences...

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