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2021 Hockey Gift Guide

2021 Hockey Gift Guide

This is the perfect time of year to get ready for your holiday shopping! We've compiled a list of great gifts for hockey players and fans. Whether you are looking for something small or big, this list will have something that makes the perfect gift. Hockey Night...

Tips for New Hockey Players

Tips for New Hockey Players

You are never too old to try out something new. Hockey is a great sport to pick up at any time because the rules are fairly easy to learn. The biggest athletic skill required is the ability to ice skate at a high level. The more complicated nuances of the game will be...

The Most Effective Workouts for Hockey Players

The Most Effective Workouts for Hockey Players

Hockey is one of the most physically demanding games on the planet. Players need coordination to skate and handle the puck, strength to withstand thunderous body checks, and explosivity to capitalize on scoring chances. Those lacking in any of these areas will soon...

The Biggest Trades in NHL History

The Biggest Trades in NHL History

A big trade can completely change the outlook of a sports franchise. Acquiring a superstar player sets up a team for years of success. While trades are a huge part of every major sport, they seem to have more impact in the NHL. One hockey player can have a much bigger...

COVID-19’s Impact on the NHL

COVID-19’s Impact on the NHL

With so many games getting canceled around the league, the NHL has essentially had to create a schedule on the fly. This is easily the biggest challenge created by COVID-19. The league continuously adjusts the schedule to ensure the healthy teams can play as many games as possible. The biggest example of this is when the St. Louis Blues and Arizona Coyotes played seven games in a row while their previously scheduled opponents dealt with positive tests.

5 of the Best Goalie Tandems in the NHL

5 of the Best Goalie Tandems in the NHL

Most teams with two great options in the net are instant contenders, but that is not the Arizona Coyotes case. Despite having the great goalie tandem of Darcy Keumper and Antii Ranta, the Coyotes will likely struggle to make the playoffs this season. The Arizona defense holes leave Ranta and Keumper exposed far too often, but the excellent goalies usually bail out their teammates.

The Top NHL Rivalries Of All Time

The Top NHL Rivalries Of All Time

The National Hockey League dates back more than 100 years. All six teams that originated in the league are still competing today. This rich history has helped create a lot of intense rivalries over the years. While other sports claim to have rivalries, they do not...

Check Out These Great Books About Ice Hockey

Check Out These Great Books About Ice Hockey

The Hockey Sweater [Amazon Link]   The Hockey Sweater is a story about how the significance of a hockey team's jersey can significantly impact relationships at the local hockey rink. Rivalries in hockey are common between organizations, but no rivalry is quite...

A Brief History of the Stanley Cup

A Brief History of the Stanley Cup

In 1892, Sir Frederick Arthur Stanley, the governor-general of Canada, paid ten guineas, or $50, for the original Stanley Cup trophy, a 7.28-inch high x 11.42-inch in diameter bowl.   According to the National Hockey League (NHL), the original Stanley Cup was to...

Famous Moments In NHL History

Famous Moments In NHL History

Hockey is a fast-paced sport that’s full of exciting historic moments. Some of these moments are well-known to dedicated hockey fans all over the world. Here are three of the most shocking moments in NHL history.   Willie O’ Ree Skates Past the Hockey Color...