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He Shoots, He Scores! - The Attraction Of Ice Hockey!

no@spam.com (Super Admin) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:49:06 MST

The popularity of ice hockey has increased dramatically in recent years. It has traditionally been seen as a sport best suited to the colder climates of countries like Canada. But in the last few years, other countries like the United States have become hooked on the game too. In fact, the NHL which used to be a Canadian stronghold has become dominated by American teams.

How To Change On The Fly in Ice Hockey

no@spam.com (Richard Neuman) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:36:32 MST

Watch the Player, Not the Play - When the hockey player you're taking off is nearing the end of their shift, keep a close eye on him. Watch him wherever he goes on the ice. Don't take your eyes off him. When your player makes his move to change on the fly, it is up to you to be ready. Not having a drink of water, not tying your skate, and not watching the play at the other end of the hockey rink. Be ready........

Pittsburgh Penguins 2007-08 Preseason Thoughts (Part 1)

no@spam.com (Jeff Jackson) — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 23:05:11 MST

We are quickly approaching the face-off of the 2007-08 NHL season and as a Pittsburgh Penguins fan I have hopes for an even better season than last year. But a better season is certainly not assured. I’ve already been through my season tickets and thought about each game on them and how the teams they will be facing this year in pursuit of Lord Stanley’s Cup have changed. For the Pens, there will be no sneaking up on people this year. There will be no surprising our opponents. They know what the team can do and they will be ready. So I wanted to sit down and put together my thoughts about the upcoming season and what it is going to take from individual players and the team as a whole in order to make it back to the playoffs and not get bounced in the first round again.

Sidney Crosby: He put together another stellar performance last year and is on his way to becoming the most dominant player on the ice but must do so again this year to keep people from scratching their heads and wondering if he can continue. I personally believe that he can. But there are other players that certainly could eclipse him if he doesn’t keep the pedal to the metal during the 07-08 season. One of those? None other than ...

Wayne Gretzky - The Great One

no@spam.com (Robert Guthrie) — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:38:20 MST

What discussion of the great game of ice hockey does not begin and end with Wayne Gretzky? You may or may not be a fan of the Great One, but you can no easier deny his dominance and the impact he had on the game than you can convince Rosie O'Donnell that subtle is better. Growing up as a huge NBA enthusiast (my tenure as a fan began when I was about 8-10 years old with Julius Erving and ended with the retirement of Sir Charles Barkley), I was no Chicago Bulls fan, but once Michael Jordan entered the scene, you just knew you were seeing something special. And like Gretzky (indeed perhaps the only viable similarity to Gretzky), whether you loved him or hated him, you certainly had to grant the man his place in sports history.

The History Of Hockey Town

no@spam.com (Ann Knapp) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:22:21 MST

In Hockey Town, there's only one team to root for -- the Detroit Red Wings. The team currently resides just a luxury sedan or limo ride away at Joe Louis Arena, located in downtown Detroit. Here are some team historical highlights: 1920s - The Red Wings go all the way back to the old Western Hockey League, when the Victoria (British Columbia) Cougars were sold to a group from Detroit on September 25, 1926. The team played its home games in Windsor, Ontario. The Victoria Cougars had won the Stanley Cup in 1925 and were Cup finalists in 1926, but the Detroit Cougars finished 12-28-4; the NHL's worst record for the 1926-27 season.

Learning The Basics Of Hockey

no@spam.com (Jimmy Cox) — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 17:12:29 MST

To many, playing hockey is as much part of life as attending school. It will pay dividends then to become familiar with the basics of hockey, which of course means skating. Skating is to hockey as running is to football. Starting fast, changing pace and direction, bursting into top speed, and keeping good balance are common to both games. The blades on hockey skates and the cleats on football shoes provide gripping and braking surfaces which allow short, digging, breakaway steps and sure-footed, sudden stops.

The Physical Challenge Of Hockey

no@spam.com (Gray Rollins) — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 17:36:35 MST

Hockey is one of the most physically demanding games known to man. This intense sport requires that a skater have as much strategy and skill as football or baseball player in addition to the strength that only a conditioned athlete can bring to the ice, and a kind of ferocity that is a rare quality indeed. Hockey players must tolerate quite a bit of pain and discomfort, and serious players must be able and willing to participate in very heavy training all through the year to remain competitive.

The NHL Lockout Was An Odd Year In Ice Hockey History

no@spam.com (Johnny McKenzie) — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 17:32:53 MST

In the fall of 2004 the owners of the teams in the National Hockey League locked the players out. This was a chapter in the NHL hockey history all fans sure could have been without. For the first time in ice hockey history an entire NHL season was canceled.Part of an NHL season has been canceled before due to disputes with the collective bargain agreement, but this time we didn't even get to watch the Stanley Cup finals.

Hockey Sticks - Choose the Right Stick to Improve Your Game

no@spam.com (Johan Friedman) — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 17:28:52 MST

Hockey sticks come in different sizes, compositions, and materials. Choosing the best combination is vital to staying comfortable throughout the game without sacrificing performance. Here are some of important factors to consider when buying a hockey stick:

Ice Hockey History

no@spam.com (Contributing Author) — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 17:24:19 MST

Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team sport played on ice. Ice hockey is most popular as a sport in areas that are sufficiently cold for natural, reliable seasonal ice cover. It is one of the four major North American professional sports, represented by the National Hockey League (NHL) at the highest level. It is the official national winter sport of Canada, where the game enjoys immense popularity, and is also the most popular spectator sport in Finland.