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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Can you kick the puck in hockey?
A hockey player is quite talented with his feet, and I am not only talking about this skating ability. Players learn to use their feet to kick and direct the puck to themselves or a teammate. So, players are allowed to kick the puck – except for one certain play. When can you kick the […]