The Long and The Short of It
From a 2010 article found on fortheloveofhockey.com: How long should your kids’ hockey sticks be? You may as well ask how long their hair should be. Basically, it’s whatever they (not you) are comfortable with (within reason), with the caveat that if the stick’s a tad too long today they’ll grow into... read more
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“Hockey Stick History” with the Dallas Stars
From a 2011 article found on fortheloveofhockey.com: See how Dallas Stars players choose the right hockey stick, plus a little history on the evolution of the hockey stick through the years. - Brad Richards has used the same blade pattern and type of stick since 2001. - Players order sticks with their... read more
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Tools of the Trade: Stick Work
From a 2009 article found on fortheloveofhockey.com: A player’s stick, more often than not, serves his strengths on the ice During a recent Wild game, Minnesota forward Cal Clutterbuck was caught in one of the worst positions imaginable for a young NHL player. The high-octane Detroit Red Wings were on the power play and as... read more
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Drew Doughty’s (New) Curve
From a 2010 article found on fortheloveofhockey.com: If you’ve spent time around hockey players, you probably know that they’re constantly tinkering with their sticks, trying to get just the right feel. Drew Doughty made a fairly big change going into this season, as he increased the curve on his stick blade in... read more
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The History of the Hockey Puck
People often inquire about Hockey history, but not often do people learn about the history of the pieces that make a sport what it is. Most of you know who invented hockey, or even where it was originated, but do you ever stop and think about the puck? The history... read more
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Bet You Didn’t Know This: Stanley Cup Odds & Ends
Any sports fan likes to think he or she knows his or her favorite sport better than anyone else. But, every sport has all kinds crazy and little-known facts that can stump even the most dedicated of fans. In this article, let’s take a look at some Stanley Cup facts... read more
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The History Of Air Hockey
Looking at air hockey history, it's not surprising that the game was conceived and popularized by a die-hard hockey fan. In 1969, the engineering of the game and the function of the table began with three employees of the Brunswick Company, a popular pool table manufacturer. Phil Crossman, Bob Kenrick,... read more
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Hockey Trivia: Five Basic Facts Every Hockey Player Should Know
Every hockey fan can tell the story of his or her favorite game. Some will go so far as to learn all the stats of their all-time favorite player or even team. And some go beyond all normal human capabilities and remember every detail about anything hockey. But what about the basic... read more
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The Colored Hockey League
When you think about how much you enjoy hockey, what, do you suppose, keeps you enthralled? Many people admire the talent and skill of the players, while others appreciate a good fight now and then. For most, however, it's the fast-paced action that keeps their eyes glued to the game.... read more
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The NHL Draft: Curious Facts and Trivia
The NHL has been around longer than most of its other professional sport league counterparts, but its draft was one of the last developed. Since the league's official development in 1917, the NHL managed without a draft until 1963, almost fifty years later. The once-called Amateur Draft originally included only... read more
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