When hockey players first start off in the NHL they're pulled in many different directions since they're making all this money and have no idea that the kind of friends they're dealing with are people that are not the kind of people you want around. This goes into the kind of women who end up trapping a lot of hockey players and many of them are addressed as "Puck Bunnies" these are what you call hockey's term for groupies. Many pro athletes are the prime target of these kinds of females who are...
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Hockey Players And The Groupies Who Chase Them
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo KandelHockey Players And Charity Causes
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo KandelMany athletes through their careers are encouraged to participate in charity events to give back to the world. Many have started foundations in their name to devote awareness, money and time to causes they believe in. Many of them do charity events from education to social awareness it's whatever cause that's close to their heart many of them do charity causes that are of a personal nature because of someone they know or a loved one that may have been stricken with a disease or illness to bring...
Hockey At The International Level
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo KandelSince the conception and foundation of Hockey, this sport has crossed from Canada-the birthplace of the sport and across the pond to Europe and back to the United States. As far as competition at the international level. The international men's ice hockey world championships are highly regarded by Europeans and less regarded by Americans because it coincides at the same time the Stanley cup playoffs happen. Unfortunately, Canada, United States, and other countries with a large concentration of N...
Equipment and Warm-ups for New Hockey Players
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo KandelIn order to play professional level hockey, you need great athleticism, stamina, courage, and skill. The very foundation of a hockey player at any level is good skating technique, and this is true whether you are playing in a peewee city league or on the professional circuit. This is a brief introduction to skates and warm-ups.
Common Problems in Ice Hockey Skating Techniques
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo KandelA good hockey player depends upon a great skating technique to support his game.
Common Injuries To Hockey Players
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo KandelEveryone knows that hockey can be a rough and sometimes brutal sport to be involved with. There are a lot of injuries that are common to hockey players that are either a part of the game or some can be threatening to one's career. This is why so many hockey players are prone to a lot of injuries to the back, knees and arms and a plethora of other things as well. There are ten injuries that hockey players are prone to and they are:
Athletes Who Buy Into The NHL Franchise
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo KandelIn terms of ownership and operation of a team most of the teams in the NHL are owned by private people and investors, but only one player so far has sole ownership of a NHL franchise and that's Mario Lemieux who played 17 years (1984-2006) with the Pittsburgh Penguins and when the team was in jeopardy with bankruptcy he purchased the team in 1999. This was 7 years before his retirement from the team. He was called by most to be the next "Wayne Gretzky" because he was equally talented as Wayne Gr...
African-Americans in the NHL
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo KandelAfrican-Americans have lost a lot of their history due to slavery and racism before during and after the civil rights movement. Yet history was made when a Canadian-born black man named Willie O'Ree who played 41 games (3 1/2 years/seasons) with the Boston Bruins and this was 1958 at a time blacks didn't have much ground in the world since this was a milestone since hockey was a white male dominated sport and for O'Ree since at the time he started his career he was 23 years old. The sport hockey...
A Moment in Hockey History - The Face Mask
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo KandelMany people will be surprised to learn that professional hockey goalies played without any face protection until nearly 1960. Pucks can be hit at speeds up to 160 mph, and goalies used to get bruises and gashes on their face regularly during a hockey game.
A Hockey Great - Wayne Gretzky
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Elmo KandelWayne Gretzky was acknowledged as one of the all time great hockey players by nearly everyone when he broke several of Gordie Howe's records. He became the all time leading scorer with his 802nd goal, and also the all time point-getter when he got his 1852nd point.
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National Hockey League And The Stanley Cup
Posted on March 7, 2008 by upinder singh negi1Each team in the NHL plays 82 regular season games, 41 games at home and 41 on the road. Teams used to play all other teams in the league at least once, but this will no longer be the case following implementation of post-lockout changes.
Buying The Right Hockey Equipment
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Marx StapleWhether you have couching a little league or junior hockey team or an adult team youll want buy the right hockey equipment. Theres certainly skill involved in hockey but the right hockey equipment can make the difference between wining and loosing the game. Hockey nets, pucks, and sticks can all make a difference to the final outcome.
Understanding Hockey Rules For Olympic Hockey
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Marx StapleHockey is truly Canadas game but it is popular around the world. NHL hockey keeps many of us hooked through the season. After all its an intense game thats definitely worth watching! And Olympic Hockey is a real treat to watch. Understanding Olympic hockey rules will help you understand the game and better enjoy it.
Check Out This Seasons National Hockey League Licensed Products
Posted on April 1, 2006 by Marx StapleIf youre a hockey fan its always nice to have a few wardrobe items that support your team or the NHL in general. Each year a new line of licensed National Hockey League products becomes available, so why not check out this seasons lineup?
Jersey Cards: From Rare to Common
Posted on October 22, 2009 by Joey CollinsHockey cards have been around for years providing entertainment for the young and the young at heart. This article talks about how jersey cards have changed the industry by providing better value for the hobby collector.
The Love of Autographed Cards
Posted on October 22, 2009 by Joey CollinsHockey cards have been around for years providing entertainment for the young and the young at heart. This article talks about how autographed cards have had their hand in the change in the industry.
Hockey Card Collecting: The Industry Staples
Posted on October 24, 2009 by Joey CollinsEvery year Upper Deck comes out with hockey hobby boxes which already have a presence in the hobby community. These products are well known and are considered staples in the collecting community. Collectors look forward to their release every year.
Rangers Face a 3-0 Series Deficit and the Possibility of Losing Jagr
Posted on May 4, 2008 by Ken JohnsonThe New York Rangers are faced with pressures such as Sean Avery injury, the steep odds against a comeback from a 3-0 series deficit to the Penguins and whether or not it is Jaromir Jagr's last stand in New York.
Panthers Win 1-0 Despite 53 Shots by the Islanders
Posted on March 9, 2008 by Ken JohnsonStress peaks with extreme highs and extreme lows all in one game with 53 goal shots. The Islanders broke the record for the most shots by a losing team. Panthers win 1-0.
The Biggest Draft Day Busts in NHL History
Posted on December 29, 2008 by Kevin ChavesAhh, the day has come. The day where NHL team scouts have the chance to prove that the years of studying, watching hours of hockey and breaking down individual skills of a teenager was all worth it. We call it draft day, but NHL franchise's call it the day to change their team by relying on 18 year olds to lead them to the Stanley Cup.
