Hockey Clips

Let’s say you’ve just gotten directstartv.com satellite and you’re trying to determine which channels are going to be your go to for hockey. We’ve got the scoop! Find out below which satellite channels are our favorite for hockey…
ESPN 2: This one’s a no-brainer but the “other” ESPN has more obscure games and features more in the way of hockey. Sure you can catch clips on Sportscenter but what you really want is whole games and player interviews.
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The National Hockey League (NHL) has come a long way since it was eight team league based mainly in Canada. Currently, there are thirty franchises in the NHL. The teams are split up into two fifteen team conferences and six, five team divisions.

The Eastern Conference is home to the Atlantic, Northeast and Southeast Divisions. The Atlantic Division compromises the New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins. The Northeast Division contains the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Read the rest of this entry »

The rules in the NHL may look complicated at first but are actually quite simple. The objective of the game is to put the puck in the opposing teams net. To accomplish this feat, you must use a stick, not a skate or your hand or any other part of the body. If the puck inadvertently hits one of those parts of your body and goes in, the goal is allowed, but if the player does it on purpose it does not.

A player can not swing his stick above the crossbar. This baseball Read the rest of this entry »

Every major sport has a hall of fame to marvel at its’ greatest players. Baseball has its’ hall of fame in Cooperstown, NY. The Football Hall Of Fame calls Canton, Ohio home. So what about Professional Hockey you ask? The Professional Hockey Hall of Fame is in downtown Toronto. It’s on 30 Yonge Street just a couple of blocks from the Gardiner Expressway. The NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs play just down the street from the hall at the Air Canada Center.

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As October is the NHL’s Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness month, the Los Angeles Kings are contributing tonight with a special game against the Vancouver Canucks at the STAPLES Center. Both teams will be wearing special decals, the coaches and broadcasters will have limited-edition ties, and the players will be wearing commemorative Reebok caps during interviews and on the bench (back-up goalies only). Fans will be able to buy these items at shop.nhl.comportions of the profits will go to Hockey Fights Cancer.If you get to the Center early, you can donate blood in the Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Maxmobile or LA Kings BloodMobile. For those of you who need a little tempting to get a needle in your arm, each donation comes with a chance to win a 2010-11 Kings jersey. The City of Hope Bone Marrow Drive will also be on hand. If you’re between the ages of 18 and 60, come and see if you’re eligible with only a few cheek swabs. This act of kindness comes with two free tickets to a later Kings game. Read the rest of this entry »

The wait between hockey seasons can be rough on the most patient fans, and sheer torture for the rest of us. There’s not much that can recreate the thrill of the ice in the off-season, and many fans and players are left in the cold during the summer months. Street hockey provides one way to keep the game going all through the year.Even professional hockey teams support the sport, as in the case of the Everett Silvertips-sponsored Street Hockey Tournament, which took place in Everett, Washington starting on July 17. Despite its basic appearance, though, the game isn’t all that similar. For example, running in tennis shoes is much different than gliding on skate. An orange plastic ball moves much differently than a puck. And outlawing pushing, checking, and shoving (while advisable on asphalt) still limits the professional hockey player’s moves. Read the rest of this entry »

Thousands of hockey fans will flock to Canada next year for the 2011 Heritage Classic outdoor game. If you’re planning on being one of them, why not plan a trip to the Hockey Hall of Fame while you’re there? Apart from honoring the players and “builders” who have made the game what it is, the Hall features 15 exhibit areas, covering a total of 57,000 square feet. Among them, you’ll find the histories of every member inducted into the Hall of Fame, along with classic trophies and equipment from the most historic games. Of course, the Stanley Cup is always on hand tooboth the modern version (sometimes replaced by a replica) and the original, which is located in a vault off of the Great Hall. Read the rest of this entry »

Like any great sport, hockey has its fair share of fine cinema representations. Not all of them are as well known as Raging Bull or White Men Can’t Jump, but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth tracking down. Here are a few of the best titlessome of which you’ll recognize, and some of which will be new favorites.

1. Mystery, Alaska: One of the best-known hockey films, this classic from director Jay Roach (Dinner for Schmucks, Meet the Fockers) and writer David E. Kelley (Ally McBeal, The Practice) focuses on a small-town team that ends up facing off against the New York Rangers. Full of both comedy and drama, the film has a rousing end that’ll have you cheering.
2. The Rocket: The Rocket is a recent addition to the hockey film category, but considering it won 9 awards at the 2007 Genie Awards ceremony, the film has proved its staying power. The story is a historically-accurate representation of the life of player Maurice Richard, one of the most recognized players of all time. Read the rest of this entry »

When it comes to hockey, it’s important to have the right equipment to fully enjoy the game. After all, your entertainment will be severely hampered if you end up on your way to the emergency room. But hockey equipment isn’t just about protection. The right skates and stick can make all the difference in an otherwise closely-matched game, and there are a number of online vendors that can give you the edge you need. All prices below are current as of August 19.HockeyMonkey offers some great deals on protective equipment for men and women. CCM Pro Tacks Gloves, which have a wide cuff to allow mobility and a special thumb to prevent hyperextension, are on clearance for only 69.98. The gloves normally retail for 139.99. The Nike Bauer 9500 Hockey Helmet, a highly-trusted (and highly expensive) model, usually costs 229.99, but you can get it on clearance for 89.98. Read the rest of this entry »

On February 20, 2011, hockey fans will be treated to a rare event: the second Heritage Classic outdoor game. Only once before has this event been attempted, in the 2003 Edmonton Heritage Classic. Next year’s game will be held in Calgary and matches up the Montreal Canadiens and the Calgary Flames. Both teams have shown their excitement since the official announcement on Wednesday, August 4. Calgary Flame Steve Staios is happy to be paying tribute to the old-time hockey players who came beforemost notably the Calgary Tigers of the 1920s, whose colors and design are emulated in the Flames’ special event uniforms. The Canadiens, who were founded in 1909 and defeated the Tigers at the 1924 Stanley Cup, will be wearing a classic version of their own uniform.If you’re not a regular hockey fan, you may not realize just how big this event is. Read the rest of this entry »