Hockey Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Hockey | By Jim Brown @ Monday, 23rd July 2007 @ 1:12 PM

Many fans are amazed to learn that NHL hockey players are just as busy off of the ice as they are on it. Some of the activities that NHL players are involved with are possible because they are members of the National Hockey League Players' Association. The NHL players are assisted in their activities by the NHL Players' Association too, which is always considered very helpful. When NHL players are off the ice, they get to meet hockey players of the past through the NHL Alumni As... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Hockey | By Jim Brown @ Thursday, 19th July 2007 @ 8:09 PM

Due to rough nature of the game, every player in the National Hockey League must wear protective gear throughout the course of a game to protect life and limb from being taken by force. Some people are so concentrated on the action that occurs on the ice that they neglect to notice how the NHL players are dressed. The Official uniform of the NHL hockey team is very attractive, especially when the uniform apparel is sold throughout the internet. In the past, many fans might have considered... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Hockey | By Craig Rad @ Friday, 27th April 2007 @ 8:05 PM

Men and sports... there is no way to separate the two. Are you one of those guys who can't stand missing a single hockey match? Are you tempted to spend all your income, just so you can go watch the NHL Hockey matches? Admit it, you are a fan! But don't just sit in front of the TV, watching the NHL Hockey matches or don't limit your supportive activity to going to the matches and screaming from the tribunes. What can I do more?, you might ask yourself. Well, be a true fan, a decla... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Hockey | By James Johnson @ Wednesday, 25th April 2007 @ 11:03 AM

When you think of ice skates, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Is it the pair of blades that glide across the frozen pond in town or the skates that trudge through competitors during an NHL hockey game? There are numerous reasons why people buy and wear ice skates, from the Olympic ice dancer to the recreational user. While various kinds of skates exist, an assortment of factors separates the skates from one another, in terms of shape, maintenance, and purpose. I... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Hockey | By Chad Henry @ Friday, 30th March 2007 @ 3:46 PM

In the mid to late 1980s, from 1984-1989, the Edmonton Oilers won 4 out of 5 Stanley Cups. They were led by The Great One's Wayne Gretzky. Joining Gretzky were many other great players including Mark Messier, Paul Coffey, Jari Kurri, Kevin Lowe, Glenn Anderson, and Grant Fuhr. The Oilers were absolutely dominant as they won the Cup in 1984, 1985, 1987, and 1988. Gretzky won the Art Ross award 7 straight times. He also won many Hart Trophies. He broke the record for most assists and m... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Hockey | By James Johnson @ Monday, 11th December 2006 @ 1:38 PM

Ice hockey is a sport that is favored in colder climates during winter and has fans all over the world. It is believed that hockey is tied to prehistoric times, although the word hockey has only been used since the 16th century to describe the game. In 1893, the first of the matches were held at both Yale University and John Hopkins University and in 1903. The first professional team formed was called the Portage Lakers in Michigan. Since those times, indoor Ice hockey has become a popula... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Hockey | By James Johnson @ Sunday, 29th October 2006 @ 3:34 AM

An interesting way to trace the history of the NHL is to explore the many different NHL jerseys that have evolved over the years. Today, official NHL merchandise holds its own in the sports apparel market, offering numerous colorful selections to choose from. A growing trend in the official NHL merchandise market includes the purchase of vintage NHL jerseys. This allows you to further admire the changes that this intense sport has undergone. Amateur hockey teams flourished before 1904 un... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Hockey | By James Johnson @ Sunday, 22nd October 2006 @ 11:25 AM

Here it is the most important game of the hockey season. This is it, time to make it or break it in the Kelly Cup finals. As a netminder, aka the goalie, you have quite a few jobs. Of course, as we both know, it is important to keep the puck out of the net and away from the goal crease. While you are not frantically skating up and down the ice, checking, or shooting the puck, you have perhaps the most important role on the hockey team, watching the puck, preventing the other team from scoring, c... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Hockey | By James Johnson @ Saturday, 23rd September 2006 @ 11:03 AM

Ice hockey is a sport that is favored in colder climates during winter and has fans all over the world. It is believed that hockey is tied to prehistoric times, although the word hockey has only been used since the 16th century to describe the game. In 1893, the first of the matches were held at both Yale University and John Hopkins University and in 1903. The first professional team formed was called the Portage Lakers in Michigan. Since those times, indoor Ice hockey has become a popula... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Hockey | By Chris Campbell @ Wednesday, 13th September 2006 @ 2:49 AM

Hockey north of the US Canadian border seems to carry more sway than any political, national or international moment. Hockey is far more than a sport to most Canadians, it's a catalyst for memories of our youth. Whether it's playing hockey on a frozen pond after the snow has been shoveled to the edges, or playing on the street in between cars and until the street lights come on. Hockey brings back crystal clear memories for most Canadians. Used to be mostly boys, but times have cha... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Hockey | By Patrick Francey @ Sunday, 27th August 2006 @ 8:30 AM

The skating season is underway. As well, most of the plans for the year's hockey tournaments and figure skating competitions are in place. And,love it or hate it, there is a very good chance that your team or organization has starting talking about, or is in the process of fundraising for the skating season. After 20+ years of supporting the skating community I thought that a business perspective and perhaps a couple of fresh ideas could help to increase your fundraising results. As a busin... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Hockey | By Joseph Kenny @ Monday, 7th August 2006 @ 11:04 PM

Fantasy hockey teams are quickly becoming one of the most popular ways for die hard hockey fans to enjoy the game. Before you organize your first fantasy hockey team; however, there are some important tips to keep in mind to ensure you plan the best team with the best chances of winning. First, make sure you understand as much as possible about the league in which you will be playing. Generally, teams are organized by drafting ten players and simply adding up their points. That doesn'... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Hockey | By Patrick Francey @ Wednesday, 26th July 2006 @ 1:20 PM

It's said that the difference between doing something 'Good' and doing it 'Great" is only 10%. Try and be a 'Great' skater becasue it's 'fun to skate fast'! The following are a few tips that will help you go the the extra 10%. 1. Always buy skates that fit. You don't need to purchase the most expensive skates, however, the skates you purchase have to fit! You will only ever perform to the level that your equipment allows. Y... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Hockey | By Patrick Francey @ Sunday, 23rd July 2006 @ 12:05 AM

Mistake #... 1.) Rushing out to buy the manufacturers top model of skate. Manufacturers make several models of skates to accommodate different levels of skating, different physical sizes of skaters, and to cover all the price points. So, the 'Top Model' (read most expensive) may not be the best choice of skate for you to buy. The higher the model of skate the more expensive it is, and the stiffer it is. If you’re not physically heavy enough to deal with the stiffness of ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Hockey | By Patrick Francey @ Wednesday, 19th July 2006 @ 11:09 PM

Speaking in general terms, if you play a sport, eventually you'r inclined to seek a competitive advantage. The desire to win, compete, excel, challenge, and improve are just a few of the underlying reasons that a sport is played. Golf is a great example of a sport that sparks the desire to seek a competitive advantage. Purchasing a bigger driver, a nicer putter, a set of custom built irons...the list seems endless. The reality is that all of these things can, and often do improve your golf ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Hockey | By Patrick Francey @ Tuesday, 18th July 2006 @ 10:08 PM

If you are looking for a way to gain more power, create more speed, and experience maximum agility or just to truly be certain that your getting the most out of your skates, than consider having your skate blades aligned. Being a specialty skates store, we have developed and pioneered many unique systems for enhancing the performance of our clients skates. One of the many things we have done is developed and refined the concept of "aligning skate blades" However, even afte... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Hockey | By Patrick Francey @ Tuesday, 18th July 2006 @ 10:01 PM

If your going to invest time and money in a power skating camp to help your kid(s) be a better hockey player(s) then you neet to consider a few facts: You are probably going to be spending some of your time, every day, for a week, or more, driving your skater(s) to and from the arena… you are spending hundreds of dollars on the camp…there is a very good chance that you will be having to buy more sticks, skates and equipment, and you want your kids to get what you’re paying for…ahhhh… and ... more...