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 […]
How Long Is a Hockey Game?
TLDR: An NHL hockey game has 60 minutes of regulation play split across three 20-minute periods, but the real-time clock runs closer to 2 to 2.5 hours once you factor in two intermissions, TV timeouts, and all the stoppages in play. If the game goes to overtime — especially in the playoffs — you could […]
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 are the different hockey positions? (with pictures)
When getting familiar with any sport one of the first things you need to do is get to know the positions and the purpose of each. Hockey does have multiple types of positions and each one has a different function in trying to win the game. Let’s look at each of the hockey positions and […]
What hockey team should I cheer for? A guide to picking your NHL team
Hockey is great! Hockey is fun to play and watch, but do you know what makes it even better? When you have a team to cheer for. Sometimes I wonder if I like my team more than I do the game itself. As a Calgary Flames fan I’ve been through many ups and downs (it […]
What Is the Long Change in Hockey?
TLDR: The long change happens every second period — teams switch ends and suddenly their bench is on the far side of the ice from their defensive zone. Players have to skate roughly 50 extra feet just to get off for a line change, which leads to longer shifts, tired legs, bad decisions, and — […]
Can hockey games end in a tie? (and what happens next)
The rules for a tie have changed in hockey. For a long time, a tie game was quite common to see at the professional level, but the NHL wanted to make sure that there was a winner and loser each and every game so they changed the way the game was structured; the tie in […]
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 […]
Are Hockey Arenas Cold? (Yes — Here’s What to Expect)
Quick Answer: Yes, hockey arenas are cold — but not as cold as you might think. NHL arenas are kept between 60°F and 65°F (15–18°C), which feels more like a cool movie theatre than a freezer. A light jacket or hockey jersey is all you need. Recreational rinks run colder, around 55°F (12°C) or below, […]