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How to Be a College Hockey Fan

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This guide will help you to be the best college hockey fan ever... more »

How to Buy Ice Hockey Socks

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Hockey socks start at the ankles and go all the way up to the thighs. They're designed to keep your feet and legs warm over the ice and also add an extra layer of protection for your skin. Ice hockey socks go over shin guards. The socks are then ... more »

How to Play Goalie in Hockey

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They might not get checked against the boards as often as other players, but many would argue that goalies have one of the toughest jobs in hockey. When it comes down to it, there is one man standing between a fast-moving puck (driven by an ... more »

How to Prepare a Hockey Stick for Use

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The key to developing good stick handling skills in hockey is making sure the hockey stick is prepared specifically for the user. This article will discuss the proper height, size, and taping procedures for any hockey player... more »

How to Save a Breakaway in Hockey

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One of the most exciting plays in all of ice hockey is to witness a breakaway. Of course, the goaltender and the opposing skater each have opposite goals: the goalie wants to save the puck while the player with the puck wants to score. There's no ... more »

How to Score a Backhand Goal in Hockey

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You can enjoy a great deal of success in hockey by learning to score a backhand goal. Goalies have a great deal of difficulty defending against backhand shots effectively. Since most players don't frequently practice backhand shots in normal ... more »

How to Warm-up Before Ice Hockey

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Hockey is a fun and fast winter sport. It is also physically challenging and can be dangerous. It is important to warm up before hitting the ice. A dynamic routine to warm-up before ice hockey play or practice can significantly reduce risk and ... more »

How to Replace a Broken Ice Hockey Stick During a Game

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In ice hockey, one of the player's most important pieces of equipment is their stick. If a hockey stick breaks during a game it must be replaced. The only player allowed to play with a broken stick is the goal tender. Replacing a broken stick ... more »

How to Run a Hockey Defense: Left Wing Lock

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This is a popular variation on the two-player forecheck defense. It sets the defense in a slightly different position and creates a wonderful wall against offensive breakouts... more »

How to Run a Hockey Defense: Neutral Zone Trap

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This is an extremely effective defense designed to push the offense to the boards, where they are pinned and stymied by the defensive wings... more »

How to Run a Hockey Defense: Odd Player Rush

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Whether a penalty leaves your team undermanned or the offense overpowers and breaks out, you'll need to defend a two-on-one or three-on-two situation... more »

How to Run a Hockey Defense: One Player Forecheck

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In forechecking, the defense maintains pressure in the offensive zone. This one-man version is conservative and works well on a more powerful opposing team... more »

How to Be a Hockey Mom

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With the introduction of Sarah Palin to the world, the search for "hockey moms" has soared on the internet. So what's the difference between a 'hockey mom' and other moms? Or should I quote "what is the difference between a ... more »

How to Be the Mahatma Gandhi of Your Hockey Team

By Zach Chouteau

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Every hockey team seems to need a designated roughneck or "goon." He's the enforcer when the star player takes a cheap shot or when a team brawl breaks out. Wouldn’t it be more satisfying, though, to channel Mahatma Gandhi on the ice? Follow ... more »

How to Buy Kids' Hockey Gear as a Gift

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Hockey equipment makes a great gift for a young athlete, but it's hard to surprise them with all of it - they really need to be there if you want to get the right fit... more »

How to Care for a Hockey Stick

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If you learn the proper care of a hockey stick, it will not only last longer but it will give you better performance and a lot more playing time. A hockey stick can be a very expensive piece of sporting equipment and it is important to take good ... more »

How to Fit a Hockey Helmet and Cage

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Hockey is an exciting, fast-paced sport that can be fun for people of all ages and a great way to stay in shape. It is a full-contact sport played on ice and requires padding and equipment to keep players safe. One of the most important pieces of ... more »

How to Make Your Wife a Hockey Fan

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You’re a hockey fan. You never miss a game on television. You wear your NHL jersey often. What can you do, though, if your wife doesn’t enjoy hockey? You can turn her into a hockey fan and here is how you can do just that... more »

How to Run a Hockey Defense: Goal Tending

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This is a hockey goalie's life ' protection of his goal. The offensive player will shoot for one of seven areas in the goal: either of the four corners, between the goalie's legs, between his stick and body, or between his body and the glove arm... more »

How to Be a Great Hockey Fan

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Created in 1917 in Canada, the National Hockey League (NHL) is now a hybrid of 30 professional teams from across Canada and the United States. The top prize in this sport is the Stanley Cup, which is competed for in June of each year. In order to ... more »

How to Curve an Ice Hockey Stick

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It's a great feeling ringing a slap shot off a goalie's pads, or timing a pass that finds the back of the net. But what many people don't realize is that the curve of your hockey stick makes a world of difference when it comes to control and ... more »

How to Lace Ice Hockey Skates

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There is an art to lacing hockey skates that is elusive to many hockey parents. With some simple tips, you can learn the art of lacing up hockey skates to provide comfort and stability to the hockey player in your family... more »

How to Retape a Hockey Stick

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Properly taping a hockey stick is one of the old rituals of the game. If you want to be taken seriously at the rink, you'd better know how to do it right. Follow these steps and your stick will be faultless. As for your skating skills, that's up ... more »

How to Shoot a Hockey Puck

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Every line-changing player on the ice needs to know how to shoot the hockey puck. One would think only offensive players should master the skill, but defensive players who know how to accurately shoot the puck can be an added asset. Although ... more »

How to Change on the Fly in Hockey

By Richard Neuman

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Line changes are usually pretty straight forward, but sometimes things can get a little tangled up. Here’s a couple tips to make sure your shift change goes smoothly... more »

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