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Butterfly sliding is a great way to cover the lower part of the net while moving laterally. This guide explains how to pull off this essential — and jaw-dropping — move.
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Communication between a goalie and his teammates can prevent a shot on goal, and every goal is crucial. This ice hockey guide provides tips for good goalie communication.
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“Sealing” the boards to keep the puck in the offensive zone is a valuable ice hockey skill. This guide explains how to do so properly.
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Both forwards and defensemen should be capable shot blockers. This ice hockey guide contains shot-blocking tips so you can save your team from a potential goal.
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Pulling the goalie is one of the most suspenseful and unique moves in ice hockey. This guide explains when and how to effectively use this tactic.
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The on-ice officials in an ice hockey game use much of the same equipment as the players, with a few stark differences. This guide outlines all referee equipment.
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Coaching an ice hockey team isn’t an easy task, and sometimes it’s necessary to discipline players to improve the team’s overall focus. This guide explains how.
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This guide explains what to do when your team’s goalie loses his stick. It contains several tips and good habits to build for game situations.
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Ice hockey team tryouts can be difficult and stressful. This guide is filled with tips to help you perform your best and maximize your chances of making the team.
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Ice hockey teams only get one time-out per game, so how they’re used is very important. This guide explains the most valuable times to use a time-out.
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Managing ice time is one of the hardest jobs for an ice hockey coach. This guide offers tips for running lines.
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T-pushes are the best skating method for ice hockey goalies to cover large distances quickly. This guide explains all the basics of the T-push.
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High sticking is a commonly misunderstood ice hockey rule. This guide explains the various ways high sticks affect the flow of a hockey game.
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You won’t always have space to make a clean pass or accurate shot on a rush, but there’s another option. This guide explains shooting to create a rebound in ice hockey.
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For something so seemingly simple, choosing ice hockey skate laces can be confusing. There are so many options! This guide explains every common feature of skate laces.
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While most people are right-handed, a significant amount of hockey players use left-curved sticks. This guide explains the pros and cons of selecting a blade curve.
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While getting new leg pads is extremely exciting for an ice hockey goalie, breaking them in is anything but. This guide is filled with tips to make the process easier.
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Getting your ice hockey skates sharpened isn’t as simple as handing them to your local pro-shop. This guide covers the necessary info about getting your skates sharpened.
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Choosing a captain for your ice hockey team isn’t easy, and the decision can determine your teams’ success. This guide explains the pros and cons of potential selections.
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Ice hockey is an old game. Along the course of its history, the sport has picked up many traditions and superstitions. This guide explains the most common ones.
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Hockey players are very particular about one specific piece of equipment: Their skates. This guide explains how to prolong the life of hockey skates.
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Having a mentally and physically prepared goalie is vital to any ice hockey team’s success. This guide outlines some sequences your team can use to warm up the goalie.
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Check out this Ice Hockey glossary to find the sport-specific definitions for which you have been looking. From A to Z, we've got all the words covered.
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Only five players on an ice hockey team can have a starting role. This guide details how to increase your chances at earning a spot on the starting line.
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Wrist shots are the most basic hockey shot, but they also one of the most important. This guide details how and when to take a wrist shot, and explains how to perfect it.
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Snap shots combine the accuracy of wrist shots and the power of slap shots, with a lightning-quick release. This guide breaks down snap shot technique and drills
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Slap shots are the hardest and fastest shot in ice hockey. They are the most difficult shot to learn, but the slap shot is a deadly tool in any hockey player’s arsenal.
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Backhand shots are the least common shot in ice hockey, but they have their advantages. This guide explains the art of the backhand, and explores how to best use it.
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Changing lines on the fly can be one of the hardest and most confusing aspects of ice hockey. This guide explains when and how to change lines.
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Hockey sticks are made with a wide variety of different characteristics and specifications. This guide explains each variation and helps you find the perfect stick.
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The offside rule in ice hockey can be difficult for new fans and players to understand. This guide breaks down how the rule works, and why the sport has “offsides.”
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Hockey officials use penalties to enforce the rules of the game. This guide explains every type of major penalty — one of the most severe types of infractions.
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Ice hockey uses penalties to enforce the rules of the game. This guide explains every type of double-minor penalty. Double-minors are rare, but significant violations.
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Ice hockey uses penalties to enforce the rules of the game. This guide explains every type of minor penalty, the most commonly occurring type of infraction in the sport.
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There are primarily two sizes of ice hockey rinks: North American and International. This guide explains the differences between the two.
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Despite often seeming chaotic, ice hockey has a very strict set of governing rules. This guide explains the general rules, as well as some regional differences.
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From its American Indian roots to its early professional years to the modern Stanley Cup Finals, this guide explains the evolution of ice hockey.
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The icing rule is undoubtedly one of the most confusing aspects of ice hockey for new fans and players alike. This guide will explain why icing exists and how it works.
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It’s imperative that every hockey player learns to tape a stick. This guide lists the various ways of taping an ice hockey stick, along with the pros and cons of each.
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Ice hockey goalies have more equipment than any other player in any other team sport. This guide will outline the order to put gear on, and offer some tips along the way.
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You will have to pack your gear into your bag every time you play ice hockey. Here is a guide to packing a bag for any distance of travel.
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This guide covers how to perform a “hockey stop,” including tips and drills. This is the fastest way to stop in an ice hockey game.
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This ice hockey guide will walk goalies through the different methods to playing the puck and the various situations to use them.
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Proper positioning is often a more valuable skill for ice hockey goalies than quick reflexes. This guide will help you understand basic angles and positioning.
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This guide examines the different positions in ice hockey and will help new players determine which best suits their physical and mental abilities.
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As an ice hockey goalie, there are plenty of things you should do before you even face a shot. This guide will help you prepare yourself.
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Everything the first time ice hockey skater needs to know. From lacing up skates, to pushing, turning, and stopping, this guide has you covered.
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Pad saves, gloves saves, stick saves, this guide covers all the most basic tools a goaltender will need to make it through a game.
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This guide details the basics of an ice hockey breakout including why it's so important, the role of each position, and key points to remember while executing.
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This ice hockey guide outlines the tendencies of successful power plays, from player positioning to shot selection. Have a look and get your power play rolling!
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