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Ice Hockey
Developed mostly in Canada, ice hockey is a team sport using skates, sticks and a puck with the goal of getting the puck in the net. Ask questions about the hockey's rules, teams and records here.
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A puck is a small, disk-shaped object used in sports such as ice hockey and air hockey. In ice hockey, it is made of hard rubber and players use sticks to hit it into the opponent's goal to score points. In air hockey, the puck floats on a cushion of air and players use strikers to hit it into the opponent's goal.
What education or training do you need to become a professional hockey player?
There are no educational requirements for becoming a professional hockey player. However, tons of training goes into becoming a professional hockey player. You likely would have to play hockey your entire life, practicing nearly every day. You have to not only be the best at the sport but have great strength and stamina. You would have to do cross-training to get these skills.
How can you get traded in NHL 10 be a pro?
you can't pull a dany heatley and request a trade :P ...however you can be traded once your contract ends.
when you get called up (im on maple leafs) you will get a 3 year contract deal so you basically have to play 3 seasons on the same team until your contract expires
after you should simulate thorugh the summer, and near the begining of the 4th season you should get an option to stay, be traded, etc
What types of woods are used for a wooden hockey stick?
Aromatic cedar would be the first thought. One, it has a natural moisture equiliberant about it, and two, natural aromatic ceder tends to fend-off, deter, critters. Moths, ants, termites and other assorted, sundry,detrimental varmits that depend on fabric and material for staple.
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How do you get to play in the NHL?
you have to play hockey through university or college and play for a junior team or in the WHL (western hockey league) and you get drafted from there
Who are the top rated sports card grading companies?
PSA and Beckett are the two sports card grading companies I trust and believe to be two of the best.
How do you goalie fight in NHL 11?
If its for PS2,first you push around a player and when the wistle blows whenever, keep pressing circle if the player you pushed around is in front of you. Eventually everybody will give you and the player some space to share differences.
What is the lightest hockey stick?
Technically speaking, there is no "best" hockey stick, though there are many good ones. Personally, I would choose Reebok 10k. It also depends on what position you are, and what kind of player you are. Are you a grinder? Sniper? Dangler? These all help determine the attributes of yourself, and what kind of stick you should buy.
How much is a 1990 tops Wayne Gretzky card worth?
it depends on where you buy it, and who you buy it from.
What are some adjectives that describe hockey and begin with the letter K?
Football is a kicking game. Kicking begins with the letter k.
How much ia an autographed Eric Lindros jersey worth?
It depends if you have a pro model jersey or a semi pro jersey. Pro jerseys have a fightning strap located at the back bottom of the jersey. Lindros pro autographed jersey is worth anywhere from 200-400 dollars. A semi pro or replica jersey would be worth anywhere from 75-150. In order for the jersey to be worth any decent cash it has to have authentication documents or a recognized certificate of authenticity. No certificate and the value is greatly reduced.
How many Canadians play hockey?
A whole lot less than soccer. But then very few sports fans in North America care about soccer anyway. But then EVERYONE in Europe care about soccer and soccer is growing a lot in the states.
It is unknown because hockey is not a well publicized sport because men's sports dominate the media. IT IS UNFAIR AND UNJUST!
How do you get into a fight in NHL 97?
On NHL 2k10 for wii, to get in a fight all you have to do is hit, push, or nudge a player... same if they do it to you. Then at the top of the screen it might say " START FIGHT" when it says that press the minus (-) button.
Who is the youngest player on the Montreal Canadiens?
Nathan Beaulieu is the youngest player (as of 2013)
Most goals scored in a single nhl game?
The most goals scored in a hockey ranks up to a 16-3 win for the Montreal Canadiens against the Quebec Bulldogs ( Quebec dos not have a NHL hockey team) on March the 3rd 1920
What college has the most New England prep school hockey players?
Avon old farms
sailsbury school
westminster
Avon Old Farms is the best high school hockey team in the U.S period....8 New England Championships
Alumni
Jon Quick
Brian Leech
How do you become a hockey player?
by having a lot of passion for his dream and a lot of persaverance and a hockey stick It takes a lot of practus and a lot of work. Before you are a pro hockey player.
What are the proper undergarments to wear for ice hockey?
For playing hockey, you should be wearing hockey equipment to protect yourself from injury. Some types of hockey gear you should be wearing include helmets with face cages, elbow, knee and leg pads and shoulder pads.
How many players are on a typical fantasy hockey roster?
A typical fantasy hockey league has 8 - 12 teams but often have as many as 20.
What is the word for hitting a hockey puck with a stick?
Twig or branch are common nicknames for a players stick.
If you mean "parts" you have (from end to end):
Butt end, grip, shaft, heal and toe. Often players wrap tape on the grip area and between the heal and the toe. This gives better control of the puck in passing and shooting.
Thus you might hear a "tape to tape" pass indicating a solid pass from one stick to another. Twig or branch are common nicknames for a players stick.
If you mean "parts" you have (from end to end):
Butt end, grip, shaft, heal and toe. Often players wrap tape on the grip area and between the heal and the toe. This gives better control of the puck in passing and shooting.
Thus you might hear a "tape to tape" pass indicating a solid pass from one stick to another.
