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NHL Elbowing Rule Explained

November 22, 2023 by Jamie
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The great Gordie Howe was known as ‘Mr Hockey’ due to the tremendous skills he displayed on the ice, but he was also notorious for his wayward elbows. A player’s … Read more

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Shooting Puck After Whistle Rule: Is It A Penalty?

November 22, 2023 by Ian P.
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There are several unwritten rules in the game of hockey and one of them is shooting the puck after a whistle. There’s no specific rule in the NHL which deals … Read more

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NHL Continuous Play Rule Explained

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023 by Ian P.
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It can sometimes be a little difficult to officiate an NHL game due to the sheer speed of the players and the puck. Like everybody else on the ice, the … Read more

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How NHL Trades Work: The Ultimate Guide

November 13, 2023 by Jamie
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There are several ways to put together and improve a hockey team which include building through the draft, signing free agents, and making trades. Drafting players and signing them through … Read more

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NHL Jersey Tie Down Rule (Mandatory Fighting Strap)

November 13, 2023 by Jamie
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While fighting in the NHL may not be anywhere as frequent as it once was, it’s still part of the game and a well-timed bout of fisticuffs can be a … Read more

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NHL Slew-Footing Penalty Explained

November 12, 2023 by Jamie
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Slew-footing is regarded as one of the dirtiest plays in hockey since an unsuspecting player is taken down heavily to the ice by an opponent from behind with his skate … Read more

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NHL Overtime Rules Explained: Regular-Season vs Playoffs

November 9, 2023 by Jamie
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For drama and pure excitement, overtime hockey is second to none when it comes to professional sports. The NHL decided to do away with tie games several years ago and … Read more

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NHL Player Gambling Rules & Policies Explained

November 3, 2023October 28, 2023 by Jamie
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With online gambling being legalized in several U.S states and Canadian provinces over the past few years, many hockey fans are taking advantage of it and wagering on NHL games. … Read more

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NHL Cross-Checking Penalty Explained: The Ultimate Guide

October 27, 2023 by Jamie
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Since the sport of ice hockey is played with a stick it’s just natural that stick fouls are going to creep into the game. One of the most common stick … Read more

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NHL Clipping Penalty Explained: The Ultimate Guide

October 25, 2023 by Jamie
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There are a few existing penalty infractions in the NHL rulebook which you rarely see called on the ice these days and clipping is definitely one of them. In this … Read more

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