Sports Articles Tagged Hockey

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...

Learning how to hockey skate is an important step in playing hockey. You may want to learn how to hockey skate because you have seen others hockey skating or you...

What do you get when you combine break-neck speed, intensity, and then add ice to the mix? Well, you'll have a few of the five reasons why you should watch...

Located in Big Rapids, Michigan, the Ferris State Hockey program is an NCAA Division I program that plays in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. The head coach of the Ferris...

If you are looking for a Quick Intro: St. Cloud State hockey, you should probably learn a bit of the team's history, a few fast facts and some notable team...

The history of the Newark Ice Hockey Association began in 1991. In the beginning the league was comprised of children and adults getting together to play hockey on Saturday mornings....

Knowing how to play roller hockey is a great way to stay in shape and burn off a little steam. Playing with your friends is a great way to get...

The Ohio State hockey program is a collegiate hockey program that plays in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. Their colors are scarlet and gray. They play their games in the...

This quick intro to 1960 Winter Olympics hockey presents a gold-winning US team that is often called the "Forgotten Miracle." Winning the top medal 20 years before the 1980 "Miracle...

Playing out of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the Bemidji State University hockey program competes at the NCAA Division I level. Beginning next year, the Bemidji State Beavers will move...

If you're look to roller skate, learning how to buy inline roller hockey skates might be thing stopping you in your tracks. As roller skating is getting more popular, don't...

Penn State hockey is a collegiate hockey program that plays in the American Collegiate Hockey Association. Their colors are blue and white. They play on campus in the Penn State...

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...

Learning how to play street hockey is not too hard, but you will have to practice, and round up enough friends to get a game going. You will also need...

Curious about the history of the Blue Ridge Ice Hockey Association? The Blue Ridge Ice Hockey Association is a youth hockey association in Charlottesville, Virginia. It operates as a non-profit organization....

Looking for a quick introduction to hockey rules? Ice hockey consists of three twenty minute periods, with a ten minute intermission in between each period. Each team can have six...

The United States made its first appearance in the Olympic Ice Hockey tournament in 1920, when the sport first appeared in the Summer Olympics. Held in Antwerp, Belgium, the US won...

In order to reach your full potential in hockey, you have to be able to hold a roller hockey stick correctly. If you aren’t that into the sport, learning this...

Learning how to play ice hockey is a great pastime for serious athletes and amateurs alike. This fast-paced team sport is most popular in cold weather areas like Canada, Sweden,...

Field hockey apparel may differ in color, style, design, logo, and other ways depending on what organization the team represents. When a team decides on a logo and team colors,...

Need to know how to buy roller hockey pucks? Roller hockey is a very popular sport and buying roller hockey pucks is easy. Finding the right roller hockey pucks for...

There are several places to go if you are looking where to buy hockey gear online. Whether you are looking for a hockey stick or team apparel, you can find it without...

Learning how to be a hockey goalie takes time and practice. It is the most specific position on any team, and the goalie can make just as much of a...

The history of the Lincoln Ice Hockey Association and how it was formed is quite an interesting story, with a series of strange coincidences that started the ball rolling. The Ice...

Curious about the history of the Greater Battle Creek Ice Hockey Association? The Greater Battle Creek Ice Hockey Association does not have a very lengthy history because the Battle Creek Revolution...

If you are on a tight budget, knowing how to find cheap ice hockey skates will save you some money to be used for other hockey gear you may need....

By keeping some basic guidelines in mind, you can learn how to change the wheels on roller hockey skates. There are a variety of reasons why the wheels on these...

The 1924 Winter Olympics games, are considered to be the first official Winter Olympics. The opening ceremonies were held on January 25th 1924, and the games were officially closed on...

By keeping some basic guidelines in mind, you can learn how to clean vintage hockey skates effectively. Properly cleaning vintage hockey skates will not only aid in making them look...

There's only one way to break in street hockey skates. That's to get in them and abuse them. Before you play a game with your new street hockey skates, you...

The history of the Irish Ice Hockey Association began long before its introduction into the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) in 1996. Years of hard work and dedication finally paid off...

Wondering how to find discount hockey skates? In today’s economy it is important for people to be more frugal with their money. One of the things you can do without...

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)...

If you are new to hockey or just need to replace equipment, it is beneficial to know how to fit hockey skates. Sports footwear needs to fit better than other...

The 1980 Winter Olympics Hockey tournament was held in Lake Placid, New York, which was hosting its second Winter Games (the first being in 1932).  The team to beat going...

Learning how to repair goalie hockey gear properly may depend on the extent of the repair. Repairing hockey gear that is chipped, cracked or dented is simple. This article will...

Need to know how to wear roller hockey pads? Roller hockey can be much less fun if you aren’t wearing roller hockey pads. Those pads are made for a reason,...

Are you curious about the history of the Chinese Ice Hockey Association? The Chinese Ice Hockey Associatio, or CIHA, was founded in 1981. Their main office can be found in...

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...

The best field hockey gear essentials are the gears you need to have not only to play the sport of field hockey, but also to play it well. Essential field...

Need to know how to make a hockey puck charge? Making a hockey puck charge is all in the mechanics. Hockey puck charging is putting the hockey puck into motion...

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 repair roller hockey helmets is not too hard. Fixing and cleaning your helmet are key parts of maintaining your hockey equipment, so fix it up whenever necessary....

The best roller hockey goalie equipment is equipment designed to do two things for goalies. One, it is designed to help you keep those annoying pucks out of your net....

Learning the proper way to clean field hockey clothing will keep you fresh and help maintain the life of the clothing. Field hockey clothing is expensive, so proper care is...

Want to know how to by hockey roller skates? The hockey roller skates you buy need to fit properly and match your abilities. Buying the correct pair of hockey roller...

By keeping some basic guidelines in mind, you can learn how to tape an aluminum hockey stick. Wrapping the handle of the hockey stick will allow you to have better...

Learning how to wash roller hockey goalie pads is something you should take into consideration. If you want to be able to use your hockey goalie pads day after day...

There are many regulation frames for field hockey, and here are the 5 best field hockey nets for those frames. Durability, weather resistance, and ease of attachment, transportation and storage,...

Whether you are just playing in a neighborhood pickup game or participating in an outdoor inline league, these are the street hockey gear essentials you will want to have to protect your...