Hockey sticks need a regular dose of tender loving care in order to maximize their life during use. Here are a few tips in order to help you care for your new stick. 1. Wrap your stick with athletic tape. Keeping the stick taped protects the stick from wear and... read more

The crowd cheers and a foghorn blasts over the speakers. The red goal lamp flashes and player on the opposing team celebrates. There is an incredible responsibility that comes with standing between metal pipes having pucks shot at oneself. Goaltending is often the one position in hockey that is criticized,... read more

Warroad, Minnesota is a small town on the western shores of Lake of the Woods, just 6 miles south of the Canadian border. Known for its year round fishing, snowmobiling, deer hunting, and most especially its hockey, Warroad is the original Hockey Town USA.  Warroad, Minnesota's use of the term... read more

Minnesota just might be the epicenter for hockey in the U.S. It could be said that children in the state are born with hockey sticks in their hands, and it is little surprise that this place is home to one of the most thriving hockey scenes anywhere. Read on to... read more

10 Facts Every Fan Should Know About The NHL If you call yourself a hockey fan, or plan on calling yourself a hockey fan, then you’d better know the following ten facts about the National Hockey League. 1. The Basics Two teams, six on six, attempt to score on one... read more

From a 2012 article found on fortheloveofhockey.com: “It might be that my wrist shot is harder than my slap shot,” Kovalchuk said. “But I don’t think your shot has to be that hard. You have to put it in the right spot. You can shoot a puck 200 miles per hour... read more

From a 2012 article found on fortheloveofhockey.com: Kris Letang has a hard, heavy shot, the kind you would expect from an NHL defenseman with offensive flair. The kind that would make any goaltender stand up and take notice — if the shot was consistently on target. “Hitting the net is something... read more

From a 2010 article found on fortheloveofhockey.com: With five goals in the past two games, Calgary Flames winger Rene Bourque is red hot. Some of the credit might have to go to his stick, which he only uses for games — not practices. With good reason, Bourque is babying his magic... read more