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Hockey 101

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…

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