A defenseman or defender is a crucial player in many sports. The role of the defensive player is to block the forwards of the attacking team from scoring a goal or being able to press and pressure...
Category: Hockey
In hockey, we have two wingers and one for either side of the rink. Both wingers are forwards. Hence, they are offensive players. These wingers, together with the center, are responsible for most of...
Hockey is a team sport. For a team to succeed, every player should play their part. While on the ice, every player needs to understand their position and role to maximize available scoring...
The term point is often tossed around in a game of hockey, and it may not be obvious if you are new to the game. Apart from recording points, a hockey point is a position on the ice where the...
If you enjoy ice hockey or have ever ice skated, you probably have come across a Zamboni. A Zamboni is machine-driven or hand-pushed across the rink to smooth out the surface of the ice. A...
If you're a hockey enthusiast or someone who watches hockey, you should know the one thing that unites all hockey players. Well, it's the missing teeth. Have you ever wondered where those teeth go or...