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History Of The Staten Island Ice Hockey Association

The Staten Island Ice Hockey Association was originally known as the Staten Island Ice Hockey League. The league was founded in 1976 by a group of people that wanted to...

Date: 2010-04-05 01:04:48

Quick Intro: Hockey Overtime Rules

Here is a quick intro to hockey overtime rules. Throughout history, the hockey overtime rules in the NHL have changed a number of times, but as of the current 2009-2010...

Date: 2010-04-04 08:15:49

10 Coolest Hockey Jerseys

With the sport of hockey getting so much attention in the 2010 Winter Olympics, hockey sweaters are gaining in popularity, but only a few earn the right of being included...

Date: 2010-04-01 21:04:15

How to Keep Warm Watching Indoor Ice Hockey

Watching Indoor Ice Hockey can be a unique experience. Keeping warm while watching a hockey game is essential to enjoying the game of hockey. The arena must be kept at...

Date: 2010-04-01 08:54:33

How Hockey Equipment Has Changed

As with many sports, how hockey equipment has changed has greatly impacted the way the game is played today. Innovations in hockey's past include the introduction of curved blades on...

Date: 2010-04-01 06:04:14

Best Ice Hockey Skates

The best ice hockey skates are made right here in the United States. This may come as a mild shock to some, because when many think of ice hockey they...

Date: 2010-03-31 11:31:50

How to Be a Good Hockey Goalie

There is no quick way to learn how to be a good hockey goalie. There are a number of important areas to work on in order to be a good...

Date: 2010-03-31 01:03:17

How Many People Have Died By Hockey Pucks?

Want to learn about how many people have died by hockey pucks? Despite hockey being considered a violent sport, very few people have died from hockey pucks. There have been...

Date: 2010-03-28 10:56:10

How to Check in Hockey

You may have always wondered how to check in ice hockey. Checking in ice hockey is defined as using force to either obtain the puck or to disrupt your opponent's play....

Date: 2010-03-27 04:20:49

How to Teach Hockey to Kids

If you know how to teach hockey to kids properly, you will be able to allow the children to have fun and learn more about the sport.  This can be...

Date: 2010-03-27 01:24:42

How Do You Deodorize Super Smelly Hockey Uniforms?

Have you ever wondered, "How do you deodorize super smelly hockey uniforms?" It’s amazing how sweaty and funky players can get, even though they are playing on ice, especially the...

Date: 2010-03-26 13:43:01

How to Do a Wrist Shot in Ice Hockey

Learning how to do a wrist shot in hockey will allow you to perform arguably the most effective shot in the game.  As a quickly released shot, it is also...

Date: 2010-03-26 10:48:26

How to Play Center Position In Hockey

For those who would like to play this position, learning how to play center position in hockey well can allow you to play center for a team.  By identifying areas...

Date: 2010-03-26 06:14:50

How to Take a Slap Shot

Learning how to take a slap shot will allow you to perform one of the two basic shots in hockey, along with the wrist shot.  The slap shot can be...

Date: 2010-03-26 00:12:02

How To Be A Roller Hockey Goalie

Learning how to be a roller hockey goalie is similar to playing goal in ice hockey, but there are a few fundamental differences, the most important of which is that...

Date: 2010-03-24 15:07:49

How to Hockey Stop

Knowing how to hockey stop is an invaluable skill whether you're a hockey player or just skating for fun.  The hockey stop allows for rapid braking and quick turns on...

Date: 2010-03-19 18:33:55

How To Dull Down Hockey Skates

The bottom of a hockey skate blade has a groove running the length of the blade, creating two razor-thin edges, this groove, known as the "hollow," can cause hockey skates...

Date: 2010-03-19 09:10:01

What Is The Origin Of The Hockey Hat Trick?

Fans go crazy when a player is awarded a hat trick, but many of those fans do not know the origin of the hockey tradition. A hat trick in hockey...

Date: 2010-03-19 08:38:43

10 Best Hockey Enforcers Playing Today

The ten best hockey enforcers in the game today each protect their team's stars, provide momentum shifts with big fights and tough hits, and generally show the grit, heart and...

Date: 2010-03-17 16:45:41

10 Best Wrist Shots in Ice Hockey

Interested in the 10 best wrist shots in ice hockey? Though not as dramatically impressive or intimidating as the slap shot, the wrist shot results in a lot more goals;...

Date: 2010-03-16 11:34:12

10 Best Ice Hockey Grinders of All-Time

While the scorers and the playmakers tend to get all of the press, it's the grinders who turn good teams into great ones; when figuring out who the 10 best...

Date: 2010-03-11 17:24:05

How to Fit An Ice Hockey Goalie Stick

Many would argue that the goalie stick is your most important piece of hockey equipment, so you want to make sure you fit your goalie stick properly. While the stick’s...

Date: 2010-03-10 04:02:51

How To Break In A Hockey Goalie Glove

Every hockey goalie loves to get new equipment, however once on the ice, there is an adjustment period, especially when you have to break in a goalie glove. Much like...

Date: 2010-03-10 03:34:03

10 Best NHL Goaltenders Ever

The 10 Best NHL Goaltenders Ever—argue and debate all you will on who the greatest of all time is, but on Monday December 21, 2009, the arguments ended. Martin Brodeur...

Date: 2010-03-01 13:38:54

10 Best Ice Hockey Players of All-Time

Want to know the best ice hockey players of all-time?  Well look no further than this solid list which outlines the few players who can call themselves elite.   Wayne Gretzky - The...

Date: 2010-02-28 03:00:00