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USA Hockey has been an association dedicated to expanding interest in hockey across the United States. USA Hockey is a part of the International Ice Hockey Federation. USA Hockey’s roots begin...

For all those who are curious, here is a quick intro: Wayne Gretzky, a hockey player who spent most of his NHL career with the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles...

The 5 best professional hockey players in the Olympics showcases some of the best professional talent in the Olympic games. For the past three Olympic games, National Hockey League (NHL)...

With the puck dropping on the Stanley Cup playoffs earlier this week, you may be wondering when the Stanley Cup playoffs began. In 1892, Governor General of Canada Lord Stanley...

Learning how to tape a hockey stick properly is an important part of maintaining the life of your ice hockey stick, as well as improving its performance. Tape on an...

With so many new choices available, knowing how to buy a hockey stick has become confusing. New materials, professional player trends and blades that look like they were designed by...

The 5 best hockey goaltending drills assist in training a goalie to allow little to no scoring for the other team. The other team will be hard pressed to win...

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...

If you looked at the 2010 Olympic hockey rosters before a game was played, the Russian team would’ve come away with the gold and the U.S. team would have failed...

The toughest thing about coming up with the five most collectible authentic hockey jerseys is limiting the number to five. The athletic skills of the men who wear or have...

There may be no game more exciting than a good hockey game, so if you know how to skate and want to join in on the fun, all you need...

Everyone has their favorite hockey game, but what puts a game into the ranks of the 10 most memorable hockey games?  Is it the fights, the scoring, the championships or...

The number of NHL teams seems to be growing every few years. But in the NHL's golden era, there were six original NHL teams. These six teams battled each other...

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...

The history of the New England Prep School Ice Hockey Association (NEPSIHA) is best characterized by the many notable names that have emerged from it. Under the direction of President...

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...

Here are the 10 best saves in hockey history. In the history of hockey there have been many remarkable saves.  Some have been historic and some just that seem humanly...

The 10 best hockey goals were a combination of skill and luck. Hockey players have a command over ice skating that most people do not possess. When you team up...

Are you looking for the 5 best hockey gloves on the market? Maybe you are learning how to play hockey, or you already play the sport in an adult league....

These 5 best hockey passing drills will improve overall game skills for the younger hockey player as well as the advanced. Passing is a key element in the required team...

Hockey is a physical sport that mixes skill and fighting, so naturally the best hockey fights of all time are awesome. Hockey is known as a real man's sport or,...

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....

Proper equipment is essential in the aggressive sport of hockey, and this list provides an overview of the 5 best hockey helmets on the market today. Based on factors like...

With hockey being one of the only sports in which fighting is tolerated, the 10 best NHL hockey fights of all time include bench-clearing brawls, goal-tenders getting in on the...

The 10 highest professional hockey player salaries are earned by the best of the best in the NHL. These players have achieved an unparalleled amount of success and their millions...

Call them goons, call them enforcers, just don’t call them out, or else you might find yourself taking on one of the 10 Best NHL Fighters of All Time. Tiger Williams...

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...

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...

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...