Hockey History & Information
Here are some basics about the game, for the long-time hockey fan or a newbie:
- Hockey History: How ice hockey began in North America and how it became the game it is today.
- NHL Hockey Teams: Quick stats on all 30 teams in the National Hockey League. Find out when teams joined the league, which teams won Stanley Cup championships, and who their key players have been. We've also added links for where to buy gear. Jump to: Atlanta Thrashers, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, or Washington Capitals.
These pages will be especially useful for kids who are thinking about getting started with the sport:
- How to Play Hockey: An introduction to playing the game, including the basic techniques of skating, passing, stickhandling, and shooting.
- Equipment: What you'll need to play.
- Rules: The official rules of ice hockey.
- Terms: What's a crease? A poke check? Pulling a goalie? The five hole?
And if you're interested in hockey posters, check out these:
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