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Category: Your First Game

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How many ice hockey periods are there?

Hockey is played in periods, however a common question is: how many quarters or halves are in a hockey game? If you are new to hockey one of the first things you will want to know is how the...

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How do line changes work in hockey?

Hockey is known as the fastest game on earth, and if you have ever watched a game up close, you will definitely agree with this. However, a potentially confusing part of the game is: players coming...

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What is the long change in hockey?

There are so many hockey terms that are made reference to in the sport, but the name offers little clue to what it actually means! One of these terms is "long change". What is a long change in hockey...

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Can hockey 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...

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How does Overtime work in the NHL?

When you are watching a hockey game, sometimes you find yourself rooting for the game to go to overtime because it is so much fun! An overtime goal is one of the most exciting plays in hockey....

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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...

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