Articles on Ice Hockey

How to Customize an Ice Hockey Stick

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A hockey stick is among the most essential equipment for hockey. Having your stick just the way you want it will help improve your game play. Here's how to prepare your stick... more »

How to Enjoy the NHL Playoffs as a Non-Hockey Fan

By Zach Chouteau

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Perhaps it’s due to hockey’s heritage as a mostly Canadian passion, or maybe it’s just that it’s so darn difficult to keep track of that little round flat thing they smack around on the ice, but hockey has never truly caught on for the American ... more »

How to Handle a Hockey Stick

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While learning to play hockey, it is important to learn to handle the stick. Stick handling is a key element to playing hockey, and developing quick and accurate movements can make or break the success of a player. Use the tips below to develop ... more »

How to Play Hockey Like Wayne Gretzky

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Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky racked up points, records and awards throughout his career. During his time in the NHL, he played on teams that won the Stanley Cup four times, and he was named league MVP in nine different seasons. If you want to play ... more »

How to Run a Hockey Offense: Breaking the Trap

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The neutral zone trap is one of the most popular defenses. It is fairly easy to execute and remains very effective. This is an attempt to subjugate that defense... more »

How to Size an Ice Hockey Stick

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You need to buy a hockey stick for your little ice hockey pee wee pro. Sizing for an ice hockey stick might seem like a simple thing, but if you don't do it properly, your all-star will have trouble making his slap shot into the goal. Here's how ... more »

How to Buy a Hockey Stick

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Choosing a hockey stick is second in importance only to your skates. A good stick will provide great "feel" while handling the puck... more »

How to Clean Hockey Equipment

By SamuraiRabbit

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We all know our equipment gets gross. It's a fact most hockey players come to live with. But even for the die-hards among us, our gear could use a little cleansing every once in a while. Even if it's just to keep your spouse/roommate from ... more »

How to Perform Crossovers in Ice Hockey

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Crossovers are an essential skill for a hockey player. They assist in turning and accelerating - two things that you will do consistently when playing. Use this drill to help you learn to do crossovers... more »

How to Play Hockey

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Ice hockey is a high-velocity, high-contact, high-intensity sport. It may seem like simply skating around an ice hockey rink and trying to get a puck into a net but there is more depth to the game than that. To play ice hockey well you need to be ... more »

How to Stretch Before Ice Hockey Practice

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Ice hockey relies heavily on almost all your muscles. That's why stretching before practice is essential. Not only does it allow you to stretch your muscles, but your range of motion is increased with the right warm-up. By doing these stretches, ... more »

How to Be The Best Ice Hockey Goalie

By Greg847

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follow these tips To be the best goalie on your block or on your team... more »

How to Buy a Basic Set of Ice Hockey Equipment

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In hockey, the puck's moving at high speeds - to prevent injury, you need the right equipment... more »

How to do a hockey stop - or not

By Larry Fitzgibbon

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The "hockey stop" is the quintessential skating move. It's the move hockey players use to quickly stop and grab the puck or change directions. Once perfected your hockey play will improve dramatically. The hockey stop will require ... more »

How to Increase Skating Endurance for Ice Hockey

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Hockey is extremely tiring - it's the only sport in which even the best-conditioned athletes will play only about a third of the game. These drills will help prepare you for a game... more »

How to Defend While Shorthanded in Ice Hockey

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Preventing the other team from scoring while you and your comrades are in a player-down situation is essential to coming out on top... more »

How to get better at Stick Handling

By Ovechken8

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Hey if you have a little trouble at stick handling here's how you could get better?.. more »

How to Play Right Wing in Ice Hockey

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Right wing players in hockey play on the right hand side of the center in the forward position. Gordie Howe remains one of the most famous right wingers to play the game and he still holds the record for the most goals, assists and points scored ... more »

How to Sharpen Ice Hockey Skates

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Caring for your ice hockey skates properly will extend the life of them. You may even get a few years of use. Sharp skates allow you to use less energy to accelerate and you can change directions and stop quicker. Follow these steps to sharpen ... more »

How to Become an NHL Referee

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The National Hockey League (NHL) is the highest level ice hockey league, with 30 teams in the U.S. and Canada. The best hockey players in the world play in the 82-game season and vie each year for the Stanley Cup. If you're interested in ... more »

How to Develop a Hockey Wristsnap

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In hockey, not only do you have to skate fast, you have to use the puck with accuracy. A hard shot that misses means nothing—a hard shot that scores gives your team a chance to win. The wrist shot is the best shot to master for a young player. It ... more »

How to Do a Poke Check in Ice Hockey

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In ice hockey, checking simply means keeping a player contained and in check so that he will not get away from you. It only results in a penalty when a check is intended to physically injure another player. A poke check, on the other hand, is ... more »

How to Face Off in Ice Hockey

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In many sports, there are times when some sort of procedure is needed to see who gets the ball, or in the case of ice hockey, the puck. In basketball, this is decided with what is called a jump ball. The ice hockey equivalent of a jump ball is a ... more »

How to Get a Clipping Penalty in Ice Hockey

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In ice hockey, checking a player literally means keeping an opposing player in check. The physical act of checking, or using your body or stick to push a player onto the ice or boards, can get you a penalty. Clipping is a specific type of ... more »

How to Get a Diving Penalty in Ice Hockey

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Fighting and aggressive play are staples in ice hockey. Of course, if you're caught fighting during an ice hockey game, you will definitely get penalized. But if another player takes a swing at you and you fall over, you might also get a penalty: ... more »

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