The Power Play
The Power Play is one of the special teams of hockey. It is when a player gets a penalty and goes to the penalty box. This results in one...
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Nov 27, 20221 min read
Screening The Goalie
Screening the goalie is one of the most important things to learn about when learning to play the game. Screening the goalie entails an...
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Nov 18, 20221 min read
Practice
Why practice? Well, the only way that you are gonna improve is by practicing. This is crucial especially if you are new to the game....
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Nov 17, 20221 min read
The Unwritten Rules
If you are new to the game, you probably don't know the unwritten rules. These rules typically apply in the less competitive leagues...
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Nov 11, 20221 min read
Hockey Tape
A player's tape is very important. Taping your stick is an essential part of the game, and cannot be ignored. T=You can tape your stick...
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Nov 11, 20221 min read
Hockey Stopping
Stopping on ice is without a doubt the hardest thing to learn when it comes to skating. It's the one thing that took me the longest to...
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Nov 3, 20221 min read
Other Sports in Hockey
I love hockey. That is clear. I also love football. As you may or may not know, I play college football. It is not uncommon to see hockey...
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Nov 3, 20221 min read
How to Find Leagues
Have you been wondering where you can get started playing? Have you been having trouble finding a local league to play in? If you are...
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Oct 28, 20221 min read
Rules Of The Game
When watching or playing hockey the rules of the game can be a bit confusing. In Hockey, there are many rules which one has to know if...
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Oct 27, 20221 min read
Hockey Sticks 101
Have you ever wondered why the hockey stick is considered to be the most important piece of equipment? It is because there are so many...
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Oct 21, 20222 min read
Shooting 101
My best attribute in hockey is my shot. It is an absolute bomb of a shot. A lot of that has to do with my size but a big portion of that...
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Oct 20, 20221 min read
Best Skates: A Buyers Guide
Have you ever wondered which skates to buy? Why they are so expensive? What's the difference between the price levels? There is a lot...
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Oct 10, 20221 min read
Skating 101
The number one thing that one should learn first when starting hockey is skating. Skating can be one of the most intimidating things to...
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Oct 10, 20221 min read
Heart of Hockey: An Introduction
My name is Brendan Smith, and this is my blog, Heart of Hockey. The aim of this blog is to help anyone who is looking to play hockey and...
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