When talking about team sports, the players rarely have the same responsibilities and positions rather than each one being responsible for one position so they can be together as a complete team. This is the same for ice hockey, and in this article, I’m going to reveal the six hockey positions within the three main…
There are six positions in ice hockey; left wing, center, right wing, forwards, left defenseman, and right defenseman on defense, and finally, the goaltender, whose job is to keep the net clear of pucks. Now, which of these positions is the easiest to play and why? The easiest position in ice hockey is the wing…
Fighting has been a part of hockey culture for a long time, and it divides people’s opinions on whether it should be allowed. Be that as it may, hockey fights remain to this day, and it can be hard to understand as there aren’t fighting in non-combat sports such as basketball or soccer. So, why…
Hockey referees aren’t in harm’s way as much as hockey players, yet they need the proper equipment to perform optimally on the field. In this article, you will learn the full equipment hockey referees need to do their job on the ice. Ice hockey referees need a wide range of equipment to be protected and…
When discussing different jobs, potential earnings are always one of the most discussed subjects as money can impact our lives in remarkable ways. In hockey, it’s clear that the referees won’t be paid as much as the players, yet being a referee could still be a fascinating job. So, how much do ice hockey referees…
The term hockey line is common, yet many people have different ideas about its meaning. As a passionate hockey fan and an admirer of effective hockey lines, I’ll explain what a hockey line is, the meaning of the different lines on a team, and much more! Before I get ahead of myself, what is a…
Crease also called the goalie box or goal crease in hockey, doesen’t mean pleats or wrinkles, but it has a meaning of its own. It all revolves in front of the hockey goal, and in this article, you’ll learn what crease is, what the rules are regarding it, and much more. But first, what’s the…
Ice skates come in many sizes and shapes, yet they all have sharp blades underneath the boot you use to ice skate with. I recently saw a fun experiment that sparked an idea to do one of my own. In this article, I will explain how sharp ice skates are, try them on various everyday…
Ice skating can be easy or difficult depending on the sharpness of the blades. Ice skates that aren’t sharp lack control. So, traction, changes of movement, and stopping will be extremely difficult with dull blades. It’s important for each ice skater to know and understand when and how to sharpen them. Before going into more…