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NHL Game Misconduct Penalty Explained (A Detailed Guide)

November 22, 2023October 9, 2023 by Jamie
Game Misconduct Penalty in Hockey

The NHL hands out several types of penalties for on-ice misbehavior. When it comes to the length of punishment, these penalties will vary based on the seriousness of the specific … Read more

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Ice Hockey Positions and Roles Explained (Full Guide)

November 13, 2023October 3, 2023 by Jamie
Ice Hockey Positions Listed and Explained. Location of hockey defenseman, center, wingers, and goalie

Ice hockey is considered a complex sport with a number of player positions and roles. While each player holds a specific position on the ice, they also adopt a particular … Read more

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What Is Body Checking in Hockey? (The Ultimate Guide)

October 24, 2023October 2, 2023 by Jamie
Body Checking in Hockey, different types, and illegal body checks in hockey

Bone-jarring collisions have long been a staple in the sport of ice hockey as players can legally lay the body on each other while skating at speeds up to 25 … Read more

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What Does SOG Mean in Hockey? (Shots on Goal)

November 1, 2023October 2, 2023 by Jamie
SOG meaning in hockey

As Wayne Gretzky, the NHL’s all-time leading scorer, once said, “You miss 100 per cent of the shots you don’t take.” When it comes to hockey you typically aren’t going … Read more

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What Stick and Curve Does Auston Matthews Use?

November 8, 2023September 30, 2023 by Jamie
What Stick and Curve Does Auston Matthews Use

Auston Matthews is arguably one of the best goal-scorers to ever play in the NHL. His shot is something every kid dreams about as a hockey player; the quick-release, accurate, … Read more

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What Kind of Stick and Curve Does Adam Fantilli Use?

November 8, 2023September 29, 2023 by Jamie
adam fantilli hockey stick feature

Adam Fantilli is poised to become one of the next big names in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was born in Toronto, Ontario, and played at the University of … Read more

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Is Connor Bedard Sponsored by Sherwood Hockey?

November 3, 2023September 6, 2023 by Jamie
Is Connor Bedard Sponsored by Sherwood Hockey?

Even though many pro athletes make millions of dollars per season, the cream of the crop often receives numerous other perks as they are offered endorsements and sponsorships to sell … Read more

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How Does the NHL Draft Work (The Ultimate Guide)

November 13, 2023June 11, 2023 by Jamie
How Does the NHL Draft Work

The majority of hockey players who make it to the National Hockey League do so through the annual NHL Entry Draft which was known as the NHL Amateur Draft from … Read more

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NHL Emergency Backup Goalie Rule (The Ultimate Guide)

November 28, 2023May 18, 2023 by Jamie
NHL Emergency Backup Goalie Rule

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

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NHL Instigator Rule Explained (The Ultimate Guide)

November 9, 2023May 18, 2023 by Ian P.
NHL Instigator Rule Explained

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

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