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Ice Hockey History

In early 1800s, ice hockey was developed by British soldiers and immigrants as a variant of the Nordic and Germanic field hockey. By the 1900s, official matches within North America and Europe were held and soon after professional teams were formed.

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What is an Unwritten rule in hockey?

During a fight, as soon as a person falls to the ice, the fight is over.

What is the maurice podoloff trophy?

The Maurice Podoloff trophy is the Most Valuable Player award for the National Basketball Association. It was named after the president of the NBA from 1946 through 1963.

Was Thomas Kaberle captain or the Toronto Maple Leafs?

No. Tomas Kaberle was not the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs but he was an Alternate Captain for many seasons. He has also played for the Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes and currently plays for the Montreal Canadiens.

Who was the 2nd black player to play in the NHL?

I think it was Mike Marsen of the Washington Capitals.

Who won the 1998 Stanley Cup?

red wings

Do you not know what Google is? The Detroit red wings won the cup in '98.

Does Bobby Orr's sons play hockey and where?

yes they do! they play travel team!!! bobby played for the Boston bruins!!!!! i only new that cuz my dad play nhl

Who did the New York Rangers trade to the Tampa Bay Lightning for Vaclav Prospal in the 09-10 season?

The Rangers did not trade for Vaclav Prospal. He was picked up as a free agent during the off season prior to the 09-10 season.

Does the Stanley cup get bigger?

Yes, or at least it used to. The original Cup is just the bowl part and was originally mounted on an ebony base. Over the years, as the engravers ran out of room to add more names, the Cup received numerous face lifts. Doing a web search of images of the Stanley Cup will show you a surprising variety of different looks for the Cup. Recently, however, it was decided not to add more to the cup, but to simply remove rings from the base section and replace them with new rings as the need arises. So not all the champions names appear on the Cup as it is now. However, the retired rings can be viewed at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.

How do you take a slap shot?

From: http://www.playyourgame.com/slap_shot.html As players, developing our skills is an aspect of hockey that will be constant throughout our careers. For our older users, we're sure that you'd agree that we all have room for improvement. For our younger users, there is no doubt that you need to develop your skills daily, in order to ultimately achieve your goals. We hope that the following tips will help you to achieve a better slap shot and, along the way, to become a better player.

The first aspect of the slap shot that we're going to cover is the proper positioning of your hands on your stick. Most players tend to have their bottom hand about half way down their sticks. This allows you to generate the power you need when you make contact with the puck. By having your lower hand half way down the shaft, you can take advantage of the flex of the stick, which adds to your own strength and in turn allowing you to achieve a heavier shot. If you've ever seen Brett Hull shoot, you can see that he hits the ice around 2-4 inches behind the puck so that the stick flexes, and when it hits the puck, the stick snaps back to give him the added power that he needs for his shot. This is true for all good shooters. Be sure to practice hitting the ice before you hit the puck. This a necessary skill to have in order to develop a great slap shot.

Another part of the slap shot is proper weight transfer. You really have to focus on shifting your weight right through the entire shot. At the same time, remember to keep your legs bent. It's hard to explain through printed words, but we're sure that you understand what we're saying. If you don't transfer your weight completely through your shot, you diminish the power, because you tend to be only using your arms. The players who have the best slap shots use their arms, legs, and most importantly, their torso to generate the power they need. You combine your own power and the flexing of your stick, and you're well on your way.

Making good contact with the puck is only half the battle. Now, you have to be able to control where the puck goes. This can be achieved through the follow through, and through keeping your head up. Having your head up is key, because it allows you to see where the goalie is. Too many players take a quick look and then bury their heads. This isn't the best practice, because goalies tend to move after we've taken that quick glance, and what was once open net is now covered by the goalie. The follow through is just as important. If you want to shoot low, then it's important to follow through low. This keeps the puck from getting up on you. The same is true of shooting high. To get it to go high, you have to follow through high. Now with this said, some players combat not having a good follow through by shooting the puck with the tip of their stick. When a player uses the tip of the stick to make contact with the puck, they're able to get it in the air, but they loose both power and accuracy. You should focus on making contact with the puck in the middle of your blade so that you can retain both the power and accuracy of your shot.

If you combine all the techniques that we've mentioned and you take the time to practice, your shot will improve practice to practice, and year to year. We'd also like to encourage you to ask for help or advice from players who have a good slap shot. Watch and learn, and never be afraid to ask them to show you their shot. That's how we develop as players, by watching and in turn learning, so never lose sight of that.

Slap Shot Overview * Hit the ice 2-4 inches behind the puck

* Proper weight transfer

* Proper follow through

* Head Up

* Watch and Learn from others

* Practice, Practice, Practice

Did Gretzky ever wear an A for new york rangers?

No, Wayne Gretzky was never an alternate captain for the New York Rangers.

Why did the Boston Bruins fire Dale Arnold?

because no one cares what the backup JV cross country runner from Maine has to say about hockey. And the way he bills himself as "the hockey guy" at EEI only annoys those of us who really know and enjoy the game. Die slowly and painfully, Flanders. It's good having you off the Bs broadcasts.

Who is the winningest coach in UMass Lowell hockey history?

Bill Riley. He coached the team from 1969-2001, winning 363 games during that span. He also oversaw three Division II National Championships, as well as the team's transition into Hockey East and Division I in 1983-84.

Was the final game for the Stanley Cup in 1993 played in Montreal or Los Angeles?

Games 1,2 and 5 were played at the Montreal Forum and games 3 and 4 were played at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles

What number did brad park wear for the Boston bruins?

Brad Park wore number 22 for the Boston Bruins, he wore number 2 for the New York Rangers before he was traded to Boston for Phil Esposito however that number was retired by Boston after hall of famer Eddie Shore retired hence his wearing of number 22.