Beginner’s Corner

If you are new to the game, here is where you want to start! We have articles on the game in general, rules, lingo and definitions and a few different FAQs.

All articles (Newest first):

• Players as Officials – Hockey Resource
  Did you know that according to the NHL Rules (31.11) Should the Referees and Linesmen be unable to officiate the game and the League can… Read more: Players as Officials – Hockey Resource
• How do you play defense in non-contact Play? – Hockey Resource
  Playing as a defenceman in non-contact ice hockey is different than when contact is permitted since you are unable to surprise the opponent with a… Read more: How do you play defense in non-contact Play? – Hockey Resource
• What if a team draws another penalty while on a 5v3? – Hockey Resource
  This is an interesting question and it does happen from time to time in hockey games, especially ones where there is alot of physical play.… Read more: What if a team draws another penalty while on a 5v3? – Hockey Resource
• Am I too old to start playing hockey? – Hockey Resource
  This is one of the questions I see quite often posted on ask yahoo. “Am I too old to start playing hockey?” The answer is… Read more: Am I too old to start playing hockey? – Hockey Resource
• Coaching Intro – Hockey Resource
  Coaches are one of the most important pieces of a successful hockey team. They must know the strengths and weaknesses of each player, be able… Read more: Coaching Intro – Hockey Resource
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  The game of Hockey – Hockey Resource
  The game of hockey is simple, try and put a puck into the opponent’s net using a stick. There are 6 players per team on… Read more: The game of Hockey – Hockey Resource
• Hockey Lingo and Definitions – Hockey Resource
  Here are a few definitions of words or phrases that you might hear or read when hockey is the subject.
• The offside rule – Hockey Resource
  The offside rule is a hard rule to understand when first watching the game of hockey. Basically, this rule stipulates that the puck has to… Read more: The offside rule – Hockey Resource
• Rules for Penalties – Hockey Resource
  There are a lot of different infractions that can be called during a hockey game. These infractions are called penalties and usually end up with… Read more: Rules for Penalties – Hockey Resource
• The rule of Icing – Hockey Resource
  Icing is one of the simpler rules in ice hockey yet always confuses new players. This rule is meant to prevent an unnecessary waste of… Read more: The rule of Icing – Hockey Resource