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A revolution is taking place within professional hockey in North America. Players, trainers, and physicians are demanding increased awareness for player safety. Terms like progressive degenerative d

Some people always know what to get their friends and family as gifts. For the rest of us, however, gift-giving season can be a stressful time as we fret over finding the perfect way to say how much w

Well everyone reading has done the impossible, they’ve survived 2016. As we celebrate 2016 in all its glories and all its tragedies we move onto 2017. As 2017 greets us I can’t help but think back

Getting started in youth hockey is exciting, but finding the right equipment can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re a parent outfitting your child for their first season or a coach guiding a team of b

The off-season presents hockey players with an unparalleled opportunity to elevate their game. While the regular season provides plenty of conditioning, the off-season allows athletes to immerse thems

As off-ice training is a vital part of player development, we’ve put together this guide to break down the most effective off-ice hockey workouts, covering strength, speed, agility, balance, enduranc

The history of NHL player salaries showcases how the sport has grown into a major global business. From modest pay in the early decades to record-breaking deals in the NHL cap era, the highest-paid NH

Ever since — and probably before — Stan Mikita first broke a blade in the boards at a Blackhawks practice and he and Bobby Hull started strafing the top shelf, crazy hockey curves have been a pa

Until the 2018 Games, National Hockey League players had participated in five straight Winter Olympics. When the league, squabbling with the International Olympic Committee over associated costs,

(Image Credit – Wikimedia Commons) Concussions are one of the most closely watched injuries in sports. As a mild traumatic brain injury, concussions occur

The right hockey gloves help players handle the puck, making it easier for them to complete passes and score (or stop) goals. But which gloves are “the best”? Which are preferred by NHL players, and w

For both new players and seasoned pros alike, knowing how to size hockey shoulder pads is critical for safety and performance. Ill-fitting pads don’t just feel uncomfortable; they increase the risk of