Hockey is a sport with many rules where some are easy to understand, whereas others, not so much. The icing rule is from the easy end, yet it can be overwhelming if you don’t know what it’s about. In this article, I’ll explain what and how icing occurs, why the rule was created, exceptions, and…
Ice hockey is a favorite sport of many people, and I don’t wonder why. It’s fascinating, even rich, fast, and fierce. However, it’s also cold, which brings up many hiccups, one of them being warm during a hockey game. In this article, you’ll learn whether hockey games are cold, what affects the temperature as all…
When you watch a hockey game, you can usually see players and even coaches waving and sniffing something when on the benches. Weird faces also accompany the act, as it would hurt to take a sniff from it. So, what do hockey players smell? Hockey players sniff smelling salts to increase adrenaline, boost focus and…
Cheerleading is a big part of other major sports, such as basketball and football, so the question arises whether hockey has cheerleaders? There are no official cheerleaders in Ice hockey, but there are very similar ice girls. However, the responsibilities of ice girls vary from cheerleaders in other sports. Their main job is to plow…
Zamboni, also known as ice resurfacer, is a fascinating sight to see when you’re watching ice hockey. The drivers and their unusual machines certainly are mysteries because they appear, get the job done, and disappear as quickly as they came. In this article, you will learn everything there is to know about Zamboni drivers, including…
When you watch hockey regardless of league, whether that’s a local match or an NHL game, you will see players spitting a lot. In this article, I’ll walk you through why hockey players spit so much, among other things. Hockey players spit so much because intense physical exercise increases saliva production. Also, spitting right after…
As you can imagine, street and ice hockey have vast differences, such as the playing surface, popularity, and more. Both sports use sticks to play the game, so the question arises, is there a difference between them, and if so, what is it? The best street hockey stick blades are made from tough ABS plastic…
So you’re going to a hockey game but don’t know what to wear? That’s something everyone who has watched live hockey is familiar with, so don’t worry; I’ll give you tips and recommendations on how to dress properly. When going to a hockey game, dress warm as you would for a chilly winter evening at…
In my recent article, I explained how long hockey games last, and there it came to knowledge, among other things, that hockey has three periods. However, I haven’t yet explained why, so that’s what you’ll find in this article and more. Ice hockey has three 20-minute periods because the ice will be worn out and…