Becoming an NHL referee is actually pretty simple if you follow the steps and put in the work. Once you get the right gear and get the okay from your local hockey government, just register, pass the...
Category: Hockey
Can a Goalie Be The Captain in NHL? (Goalie Captains in The History of NHL)
Goalies often possess qualities like excellent athleticism, mental toughness, and good concentration, but are these qualities enough for them to be a captain? As a general rule goalie cannot...
Unfortunately, you cannot purposely head-butted the puck intending to score; the goal would not be counted. But, if the puck had accidentally hit the player's head before being propelled into the...
Can You Catch The Puck In Hockey? (Handling and Hand Pass Rule)
When it comes to hand-handling the puck, there are certain rules and regulations in ice hockey mentioned in the official NHL rulebook. As a general rule, The NHL player cannot catch the puck with...
If you are a new or casual fan of hockey, you may have heard the term "5 hole," before. If you're confused as to what this means, look no further. In hockey, the 5 hole is a term used to...
There are several paths to becoming an NHL UFA. These paths will be determined by the age of the player, as well as the number of seasons/games that they managed to play. The most common path to...
