If you have played hockey throughout your life then you have likely heard the term beer league. This level of hockey is not the most competitive but it allows older players to keep enjoying the game they love. Beer league hockey is a lower competition recreational hockey league meant for players that have aged out … Read more
Taxi squads in hockey are players that travel and practice with the team despite not being on the active roster. These players can be called up to play in a game when needed. Previously taxi squads only consisted of one or two-players per team. After the covid pandemic taxi squads became a large topic in … Read more
Have you heard the term forecheck backcheck paycheck and wondered what those words mean in terms of hockey? If so you are not alone this popular phrase from the Canadian Television show Letterkenny has become extremely popular leaving many new hockey fans confused. To understand this term you must first know that each of these … Read more
If you have been around the game of hockey for a while you have likely heard of the term pulling the goalie. Though for many fans there are plenty of unanswered questions about this piece hockey terminology. Pulling the goalie in hockey is a term used when a team decides to remove their goaltender from … Read more
Have you ever been watching a hockey game and heard the term “shutout” used? This hockey terminology is quite common in the game yet many fans do not know what it means. A shutout in hockey is a goaltending statistic that is given to a goalie if he or she does not concede a single … Read more
Have you ever been watching a hockey game and heard an announcer use the term one-timer? This hockey term is used often despite it not being known by many newer hockey fans. This article is going break down what this term means plus why one timers are often used in ice hockey. A one-timer in … Read more
Have you ever heard a sports analyst say the term players-only meeting and wondered what they were talking about? This term is quite literal as it refers to a meeting that contains only players, meaning there is no coaching staff or team personnel allowed into the meeting. This may sound fairly normal but players only … Read more
An offensive defenseman is a player that is known more for their ability to help their team score rather than defend. Though these players still protect their team defensively it is their ability to contribute offensively that sets them apart from the crowd. Being an offensive defenseman does not mean that a player is lacking … Read more