Thousands of people attend a single hockey match, but there are two matches in hockey that are the top two for a single game. The first match took place on October 6th 2001 for a game commonly known to fans of the University of Michigan and Michigan State University as 'The Cold War'. This season opener took place at Michigan State's outdoor Spartan stadium. The university spent $500,000 on a sheet of ice for the rink and the temperature was 30 degrees, and the game drew in a crowd of 74,554 spe...
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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo KandelThe Terminology Used In Hockey
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo KandelThe language used in hockey is so detailed that only a true hockey enthusiast can really understand each and every term that's used by referees and many of the terms used are also the same things that cost some teams penalty shots or even time in the penalty box. There are a total of 27 different plays that are considered penalties according to league rules and regulations. In order to be a referee one must know all the terms and what they mean and to be able to execute them during a game. A har...
The Origin of Ice Hockey, Skates and Rink Maintenance
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo KandelIce hockey evolved and developed from the concept of field hockey that was played in Europe for hundreds of years. A McGill University student named J.G.A Creighton, as many of us know took the modern day version of ice hockey from its roots in Canada. He was the dubbed the 'grandfather' of ice hockey regulations since his rules were used in the first game of ice hockey played in Montreal in 1875. Around the 18th century the first rink or playing area for ice hockey was used in a game common at ...
The Hockey Team of the Decade
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo KandelLet's go back twenty years to the Olympics of Lake Placid. It was 1980, and in those years the NHL hockey stars could not be chosen for the Olympics. The athletes were chosen at the National Sports Festival in Colorado Springs, Co., where they went to demonstrate their skills. After rigorous training and months of playing together as a team, they were finally at the Olympics, and the chant "USA! USA!" was making the arena shake, as this team of young college men were about to upset Czechosl...
The History of hockey
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo KandelThis unique sport of using a stick and a hard rubber puck has pretty unique history going back as far as 17th and 18th century England. In the Irish term it was coined as 'hockie', and over time it's made its way to what it is today. The sport over time had acquired a pretty high charged and chaotic competitive side. Whole villages would play against each other and according to what was noted in history it was an expression of pride and manhood and up to 100 people would participate in the games...
Pro Hockey Games That Are Not On Television
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo KandelThe one thing that people who are not economically savvy is that people invest $213 billion dollars just in professional sports, alone which only makes up 1/8 of the national economy. It takes about $70 million+ to operate a single NHL franchise despite the popularity of a team. This is why so many teams have resorted to raising ticket prices due to a number of factors low television exposure due to getting out bidded by other networks for broadcast rights to that teams games, increases in ticke...
Ice Hockey in Movies, Television, and Music
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo KandelHockey has really made a stand in movies and like all of the major sports; hockey plays a huge role in American pop culture. Though it is the least most popular sport, a few Hollywood films have been made about hockey. Like the 1984 film Youngblood when the sport of hockey was at its peak during the late 70s and through the 80s and then when 1992 was when the Mighty Ducks was released to introduce hockey to a new generation of sports enthusiasts. Either way the sport has made itself profitable i...
How the Strike Changed National Hockey League Rules
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo KandelBack in 2004 many people rang the bell of doom on the National Hockey League, as it missed a season due to player and management differences. Many people said that a sport that misses a whole season and that emphasized brute strength over skill would never recover. However, in the past few years hockey fans have found much to be pleased with, and teams that are both skillful and entertaining.
How The Game of Hockey is Played
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo KandelHockey is a sport that is physically demanding and is popular in areas that are significantly cold such as Canada, United States, Russia, and some parts of Europe like Norway, Sweden, and Scandinavia. The game consists of 22 players that are rotated in at 6 players at a time. The game is played in a 3 20 minute periods and overtime is played in 20 minute periods until a goal is made by either side and this applies if it's a tied game at the last period and this is one way to break a tie to end a...
Hockey Players Mismanaging Their Money
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo KandelAthletes make a lot of money playing hockey for the NHL through endorsements for lots of things from clothes to cars. The problem with a lot of professional athletes is their insatiable need to spend a lot of money. What really is amazing is how they live above and beyond their means when usually the people that spend excessively like that are the ones who haven't really experienced having money in abundance. Many athletes also make the mistake of making poor business choices and investing their...
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Beliveau is An NHL Hockey Icon
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Marx StapleThey say there will never be another player like Jean Beliveau and in 31 years since he retired they havent been proven wrong! Beliveau is truly an NHL Hockey icon!
Buying NHL Tickets And Other Hockey Tickets
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Marx StapleWhether you are looking to buy NHL tickets for the eastern conference or western conference tickets are easily available online. If your team Whether your team is the Montreal Canadians or the Vancouver Canucks, whether you want to attend the Detroit Red Wings or the San Jose Sharks you can buy hockey tickets online. Each arena will offer different seating arrangements and different ranges in the price of the tickets. Whos playing and what part of the series youre looking to buy tickets for will...
Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey Tickets - Enjoy Lightning Action On Ice
Posted on November 27, 2008 by Al TerryThe Tampa Bay Lightning hockey franchise was founded in 1992 as part of the expansion of the NHL.
Different Types of NHL Merchandise
Posted on October 2, 2009 by davidzouIf you are a fan of ice hockey and possesses a lot of articles that you can get to show your support for your preferred team. For instance, there are wholesale NHL jerseys, hats, pucks and practically more. This stands for that you can present your reinforcement in many dissimilar styles and these affairs can make a great range of gifts for champions and friends.
Tips For Fitting Ice Hockey Equipment
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Marx StapleThe type of equipment you buy is important but the fit of that equipment is the most important aspect because well fitted equipment will keep you safe. Here are some tips for fitting ice hockey equipment correctly.
Anaheim Ducks
Posted on December 10, 2008 by Maria BrownBeing the members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL), a professional ice hockey team, The Anaheim Ducks is based in Anaheim, California, USA. Honda Center has always claimed to be the home of Ducks since their origin.
Hockey: How To Skate
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Jason PetrinaHockey leagues are set up everywhere for anyone that wants to participate in this great sport. Thee are lots of league everywhere, it has no longer become just a Canadian sport but rather adopted by many nations as well now. Children as young as 4 could easily participate in leagues or just beginning programs to help them develop the skills that will be required later for more competitive play. Hockey was once a very male dominant sport but is having more and more female participants as the year
A Hockey Coach to Remember
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo Kandelherbert Brooks coached the miracle hockey team of the Olympics of 1980. He had skated in two Olympic teams himself, was a long time college hockey coach, and spent 1979 looking for recruits for the team. In 1980, the US did not recruit NHL stars, for the players were still of entirely amateur status. Herbie Brooks went to the National Sports Festival in Colorado Springs, Co in 1979 and found those players who were the most willing to adapt to his style of hockey playing. His style was to ska...
Women in Hockey
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo KandelIce hockey has increased in popularity in women's sports with the number of participants increasing by 400% in the last decade. It wasn't until 1998 when women's hockey was added as a medal event at the winter games in Nagano, Japan. The United States won gold that year with Canada winning silver and Finland coming in last with bronze. The minor difference in women's hockey and men's hockey is that there's no body checking in women's hockey. After a 1990 hockey match body checking was eliminated...
Watch The Saddledome Set On Fire - Buy Your Flames Tickets Now
Posted on October 16, 2008 by Al TerryThe history of the Calgary flames hockey franchise has some great moments and great players for a team with one of the best defenses in the league.
