Archive for August, 2010

Street hockey keeps the sport hot in players’ minds

Posted at 19th 2010f August, 2010 in Special Games, Street Hockey

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 [...]

Plan a trip to the Hockey Hall of Fame

Posted at 19th 2010f August, 2010 in Hall of Fame

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 [...]

Great hockey films in history

Posted at 19th 2010f August, 2010 in Films

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 [...]

Gearing up for the hockey season

Posted at 19th 2010f August, 2010 in Equipment

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 [...]

2011 Heritage Classic pushes hockey’s boundaries

Posted at 19th 2010f August, 2010 in Special Games

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 [...]