Controlling a Power Play in Hockey
A player from the opposing team has just received a penalty for tripping, and for the next two minutes, your squad has a man advantage. Congratulations, you're about to go on a power play! [more…]
Choosing Hockey Equipment for Yourself — and Your Kids
The best way to buy the right hockey equipment is to find a store or outlet that specializes in hockey equipment and has knowledgeable salespeople who can not only help pick out the best gear for you and [more…]
Exploring the History of Women's Hockey
Historians say that the first organized all-women's hockey game took place in Barrie, Ontario, in 1892 — more than two decades before the National Hockey League was founded. But there is evidence that [more…]
Picking Up Hockey Tips from the Pros
The best way to pick up any sport, and to get better, is to listen to the professionals and learn what they do. Here's what two of the best have to say on the subjects of passing and face-offs. [more…]
Hockey Substitutions: Deciding Who Plays
Hockey teams may dress no more than 18 players, excluding goalies, for each game. A list of all eligible players must be given to the referee or official scorer beforehand, and after that no roster changes [more…]
Parenting Your School-Age Hockey Player
Parents of school-age hockey players and other child athletes must uphold a code of behavior, especially when they attend games and practices. The Canadian Hockey Association says that setting a good example [more…]
Shooting and Passing the Puck in Ice Hockey
Obviously, if you don’t score goals, you won’t win the hockey game. Make sure you're passing and shooting the puck quickly and accurately to make the most of your hockey team's offense. Use these guidelines [more…]
Ice Hockey Penalties Explained
In ice hockey, a penalty results in a player spending time in the penalty box. Ice hockey has three types of penalties: minor, major, and misconduct. The harsher the penalty, the harsher the punishment [more…]
Basic Ice Hockey Positions Explained
An ice hockey team is made up of six players, each with a specific position and job. The job of offense is to score goals, and the defense is there to protect the goal. The following list describes each [more…]
Tips for Becoming a Better Hockey Player
Make sure you’re prepared before you hit the ice to play hockey. Understanding the rules of ice hockey is only the first step toward becoming a great hockey player; you also need to know how to play safely [more…]
The Hockey Rink
An official NHL (National Hockey League) rink is 200 feet long and 85 feet wide; an international competition rink is longer by 15 feet. The rink is divided by the red line, has two blue lines, five face-off [more…]
Hockey For Dummies Cheat Sheet
If you’re playing hockey, or just want to understand the game, you need to know your way around the rink, how to shoot and pass the puck, what makes up a hockey penalty, the positions on a hockey team, [more…]
Dealing with Challenging Hockey Parents
Expect hockey parents to be biased about their aspiring player’s abilities and expectations. Their perception versus reality will often not match yours. Also, expect some parents to put themselves above [more…]
Helping All Your Hockey Players Accomplish Something
A hockey coach can keep all of your aspiring hockey player reasonably happy by providing opportunities to experience a sense of accomplishment through games and practices. The following sections show you [more…]
Coaching Body Checking in Hockey
Body checking becomes part of the play as players advance in hockey, and this level of the game can be intimidating both for players and their parents. As a hockey coach, you need to know when and how [more…]
Coaching Hockey Players to Take a Check
Learning to take a check in hockey is as important as learning to check and it requires practice as well. By providing sound instruction in taking checks, you create conditions on the team that leave players [more…]
Coaching Hockey For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Think of all the coaching challenges facing hockey coaches—ice hockey is the only game in the world in which players use a crooked stick to control a half-round, half-flat puck, while standing on skates [more…]
