NHL player pregame rituals and routines are the stuff of legend. We all do it. Whether we wear jerseys we haven’t washed in forever, the same hat for home games, or drink and eat the same food while watching our team play. But NHL player pregame rituals and superstitions are at a different level. Allow […]
Hockey Archives
Stories in this section focus on the sport of hockey.
We'll help you understand the game better with terms, lingo, and rink size. Be on the lookout for tips for hockey parents. We'll explain what the Frozen Four is and where it takes place. Plus, we'll examine some NHL players' pregame routines.
You might also be interested in our profile on Connor McDavid.
What Being a Hockey Captain Means
Being a hockey captain or an alternate on a hockey team is more than just a title or even having that extra letter stitched on a jersey. It has a distinct meaning to those on the team. But it also comes with some responsibility. Captain or Alternate Captain Definition The hockey captain or alternate captain […]
What Is Icing in Hockey?
If you’ve ever watched a hockey game, then you know how easily icing in hockey can change the momentum of the game. It can determine whether or not the puck will be dropped in front of the infracting team’s goalie. That can be a game-changer. But for those who are unsure, let’s define what it […]
Zamboni Driver Turned Goalie Wins NHL Game
The Zamboni. Every hockey player and every hockey fan recognizes the ice resurfacing machine. We watch, mesmerized, as it takes its slow, zen-like trips around the rink. It shaves off a thin layer of ice and replaces it with a film of hot water that mends and transforms the chaotic wreckage of hockey skates into […]
Teddy Bear Toss Sets World Record With 45,650 Stuffed Animals for Charities
You may be asking yourself, “What’s a Teddy Bear Toss?” And, perhaps more importantly, what does it have to do with hockey? In an annual event to benefit charity, fans of the Hershey Bears in Hershey, Pennsylvania, tossed 45,650 stuffed animals onto the ice at the Giant Center. Game spectators chuck stuffed animals onto the […]