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How Much Do Professional Hockey Players Make: NHL, AHL, KHL…

November 29, 2023 by Jamie
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Hockey is not just an exciting sport; it’s also a profession for many players. In leagues like the NHL, AHL, and other pro leagues, players earn salaries that vary widely. … Read more

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Why Do Hockey Players Tap Their Sticks After A Fight?

November 22, 2023November 3, 2023 by Jamie
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To show their appreciation, approval and respect for their teammates and opponents in the sport of ice hockey, players will tap their sticks on the ice or against the boards, … Read more

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8 Types of Shots in Hockey (Each Type Explained)

November 1, 2023 by Jamie

Ice hockey is a game of speed and skill where players need to shoot the puck into the opposing team’s net to score a goal. There isn’t just one way … Read more

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What is Stick and Puck? (Rules, Etiquette, & What to Wear)

October 31, 2023 by Jamie
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Before moving across Canada to Vancouver, BC, I never heard of “Stick and Puck” before. When I was playing ice hockey I was either headed to a team practice, playing … Read more

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How to Make a DIY Hockey Stickhandling Training Aid

October 16, 2023 by Jamie

I was at a stick and puck recently, and someone brought 2 of these DIY hockey stick training aids. I thought they were a lot of fun stickhandling around and … Read more

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Does Height and Size Matter in Hockey?

November 10, 2023February 11, 2023 by Jamie

You’ll never get everybody to agree when it comes to the topic of height and hockey players as some people will always believe that a good bigger player will always … Read more

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What is the Crease in Hockey? (NHL Crease Rule)

November 1, 2023March 1, 2022 by Jamie
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All sports come with a set of rules and regulations to them and of course this includes ice hockey. The ice surface is separated into certain areas such as the … Read more

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How Far Do Hockey Players Skate in a Game?

October 11, 2023March 1, 2022 by Jamie
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When it comes to the distance covered in a team sporting event, soccer, rugby and field hockey players typically cover the most ground but ice hockey players are definitely no … Read more

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How Fast Do Hockey Players Skate?

October 2, 2023February 6, 2022 by Jamie
How Fast Do Hockey Players Skate on the ice surface

Ice hockey is known across the world as one of the fastest team sports out there and it’s just natural that faster players often have the edge over slower skaters. … Read more

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What is a Power Play in Ice Hockey? (Explained)

November 9, 2023February 2, 2022 by Jamie
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There are numerous reasons ice hockey players may be sent to the penalty box during the course of a game and when they are it usually results in the opposition … Read more

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