Hockey 101: Women’s Hockey Eric Burton | March 11, 2015 I cover both men’s and women’s Division I college hockey, I would like to break down a few of the differences between men’s and women’s hockey. First, women’s hockey is a…
Hockey 201: What the Heck is Corsi? Kenneth Laws | February 10, 2015 Last year, I introduced a series called “Hockey 101” for THW. This collection introduced new fans to the concepts of hockey. Everything from the size of the rink to the…
Hockey 101: Unsportsmanlike Conduct Kenneth Laws | January 18, 2015 This post is part of our series – Hockey 101 An Unsportsmanlike Conduct penalty is one of those calls that is vague but precise at the same time. While it is…
Hockey 101: Fighting Kenneth Laws | November 6, 2014 This post is part of our series – Hockey 101 Ahh fighting. To the uninitiated and rookie fans of the NHL, fighting is the most exciting part of hockey. However,…
Hockey 101: Tripping Kenneth Laws | October 21, 2014 This post is part of our series – Hockey 101 Tripping is a penalty that can be committed in a variety of ways. All you really need is contact at the…
Hockey 101: Too Many Men Kenneth Laws | September 1, 2014 This post is part of our series Hockey 101 – geared towards newer fans. The majority of hockey games are played five on five (excluding goalies). The Too Many Men penalty is…
Hockey 101: Roughing Kenneth Laws | August 14, 2014 This post is part of our series Hockey 101 – geared towards newer fans. When you go to your first hockey game, you will undoubtedly hear the fan that we all hate. The…
Hockey 101: Throwing the Stick Kenneth Laws | July 26, 2014 This post is part of our series Hockey 101 – geared towards newer fans. Every skater is responsible for the one piece of equipment he isn’t wearing. His stick is an extension…
Hockey 101: Interference and Goalie Interference Kenneth Laws | June 16, 2014 This post is part of our series Hockey 101 – geared towards newer fans. Hitting in hockey is an art form. Timing, points of contact, and technique are all…
Hockey 101: Hooking Kenneth Laws | June 4, 2014 Part of our Hockey 101 Series, an introduction to the sport of hockey. Perhaps one of the only penalties that isn’t contested every time it is called, hooking is fairly…
Hockey 101: High Sticking Kenneth Laws | May 25, 2014 This is part of our Hockey 101 Series There are 12 sticks on the ice at a time during the majority of an NHL game. Each one is…
Hockey 101: Holding and Holding the Stick Kenneth Laws | May 7, 2014 This is part of our Hockey 101 Series geared towards the new hockey fan. A holding penalty is another common penalty in today’s NHL. Often, it is the result…