Hockey

Intermissions are a break from the action of the game and a chance to catch your breath. The break from game action happens about every … Read More

The penalty shot in ice hockey is a free shot on the net given to a player after another player interrupt or interferes with their … Read More

PIM is a stat that tracks the number of penalty minutes a player accrues throughout a game. PIM is different to penalty minutes in that … Read More

This is where the game of hockey begins. Hockey players get sent out by their team and line up at the center of the ice. … Read More

Ice hockey’s most famous call is the icing. This rule is unique to hockey and often confuses new fans who might not be familiar with … Read More

In ice hockey, a penalty can occur when one team makes a penalty shot against the other team, which is allowed if the puck is … Read More

How it is calculated: The +/- statistic determines how many goals a player has given up on the ice, and how many goals a player … Read More

Why is it sometimes good for an offensive player to have their goalie pulled? The answer: it is sometimes good. There are times when an … Read More

Ice Hockey is a very aggressive sport and some of the ways the sport promotes that aggressiveness is by allowing players to fight. The reason … Read More

In the 1970’s, a dek hockey game was conceived by an American college student. The game was built around the notion that the best way … Read More