NHL Emergency Backup Goalie Rule (The Ultimate Guide)
It may be hard to believe that NHL teams dressed just one goaltender many years ago and it wasn’t until the 1965/66 season that the league introduced a rule which … Read more
NHL Instigator Rule Explained (The Ultimate Guide)
Like it or not, fighting has always been a part of ice hockey and there’s no sign that’s going to change any time soon. However, even the NHL doesn’t want … Read more
NHL Slashing Rule Explained (The Ultimate Guide)
There are several ways to slow an opponent down on a hockey rink or to make them lose possession of the puck and of course not all of them are … Read more
What Hockey Stick and Curve Does Connor McDavid Use?
After watching Connor McDavid throw up 153 points in the 2022-23 season you may be wondering about some of the gear he is using. He is such a quick puck … Read more
How Many Stanley Cups Have The Tampa Bay Lightning Won?
The Tampa Bay Lightning became the first NHL franchise to be located in the state of Florida when they faced off for the very first time in a regular-season contest … Read more
How Many Stanley Cups Have The Colorado Avalanche Won?
The Colorado Avalanche began life as the Quebec Nordiques in 1972 when the franchise was an original member of the World Hockey Association (WHA). After winning the WHA’s Avco Cup … Read more
How Many Stanley Cups Have The Dallas Stars Won?
The history of the Dallas Stars goes back to 1967/68 when the NHL expanded to 12 teams from 6 and the Minnesota North Stars were admitted to the league. If … Read more
When Was the Last Time the Oilers Won A Playoff Series?
The Edmonton Oilers arguably have the top two hockey players in the world in their current lineup in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl and the supporting cast isn’t bad either … Read more
NHL Trapezoid Rule Explained (The Ultimate Guide)
Most NHL goalies remained in their creases until the mid 1980’s when those with puck-handling and passing skills suddenly started playing like a third defenceman. Ron Hextall of the Philadelphia … Read more
What Is A Charging Penalty in Hockey? (NHL Charging Rule)
With hockey being such a high-paced physical and emotional game, players will sometimes lose their cool when it comes to body checking an opponent and a charging penalty will often … Read more
