What is the correct way to score fantasy hockey?

My friends and I created a fantasy hockey league for the past few years now and I just sort of went with my own point system for goals, assists, +/- ratings for D, PIMs for goons and different amounts for goalies.... But i was curious as to the correct amounts.|||there is no specific set of rules or system... you can create a point system however you like... just as long as everyone playing will enjoy it and thinks its fair...





it can be easy and simple as just goals and assists only to more complicated leagues that includes salary caps during your draft...





one year we made goalie goals worth a 100 points. Our D points are always double that of fwds. We also included points for fighting majors, shot blocks, goalie assists.. it gets really complicated and a real hassle to calculate every April... so we keep it simple now...





Draft systems we used was picking one player from each team (5 C, 5 LW, 5RW, 10D and 5G)... another one we tried was paying $10 for every million dollar in salary spending into the pot... and winner takes all, so essentially you can possibly buy a winner...|||i like head to head over points, i find that points misappropriates stats and doesnt do justice to certain stats. Much the same in baseball, certain stats are held above others due to point values, when infact just putting the amounts totaled for the week head to head and not using a points system is the best way to compete.|||well for yahoo public leagues there are 10 categories goals,assists,+/-,power play points,penalty minutes,game winning gaols,goalie wins,goals against,save percentage,and shut outs it varies by fantasy league though

What are the best summer lacrosse and field hockey camps to go to?

I am a female lacrosse and field hockey player and i would like to become a better player. I live in michigan and for the most part would like camps that are in michigan but am not apposed to traveling.|||Go to esu.edu (i will put the whole link in the sources box) this link is for East Stroudsburg University. I live in Tennessee, but i travel there and its a really great camp. you can even be evaluated for futures (field hockey) they also have lacrosse I will put the link to the summer camps page in the box.|||Northwestern has a great camp..its 4 days and its a lot of lacrosse but you get to see the campus, play on the lake side field and learn from the best.

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What are some good websites that i can use to find out about all things about hockey?

I want to know hockey, like everything that has to do with hockey.


It's history. Who plays it, and the teams. Everything. I know some, but i want to be one of those people who can tell you anything about hockey. I mainly want to know about hockey in the United States and Canada.


I would like websites that have a lot of useful information and not a website with just a couple of facts on it.





Thank You|||A lot of people bash wiki it because it's user run, but it's more reliable than you would think. If you are new to the game and really want to get information on the professional level, I would visit these sites in this order:





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_hockey


(A broad overview of hockey's history)





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_鈥?/a>


(A broad overview of the NHL's history)





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_100鈥?/a>


(This is a list of some great hockey players throughout the years, if you want to learn about the great ones, you can click their names individually. If you get through all three of these sites, you'll have a great grasp on NHL's history, and anything else you learn will be a bonus)





http://tsn.ca/nhl/statistics/?show=skate鈥?/a>


(While the last list was a good source of great historical hockey players, it doesn't offer a lot of information on current stars because it was published in 1998. This list is who is dominating statistically in today's era. TSN.ca is good for two reasons. One, you can use it as a guideline for who to research if you want to learn more about a specific player. Two, TSN.ca is the best current hockey site out there in my opinion. It's run out of Canada where everybody focuses on hockey, so you get all the ins and outs. NHL.com does a good job, too, so pick your poison for your up to date hockey needs.)|||I cant help u there ive learned everything from fAmily and do not tell. Her wikipidia because youdont always no if its right|||That would be a good start: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_hockey

How to tape an ice hockey stick for street?

I have a ice hockey stick and im using for street hockey. How do i tape it up so the blade doesnt get destroyed.|||i think you should use a different stick for street hockey|||It's best not to use your game sticks for street hockey as the road always does damage to the blades. If your going to anyways then duct tape the bottom of the blade with two or three strips of tape. Don't tape the rest of the blade it makes it harder to control the ball as the tape sticks to the road, but duct tape is slippery and durable and should help to save the bottom of the blade.|||Well if you really want to tape it, I'd suggest putting several layers to protect the blade. However, it will make your stick heavier. But I wouldn't recommend it, it will rip badly, sucks even more if you have an expensive one. If it's a one-piece, you would be better removing it and using a cheap plastic blade or using a stick that is made for street hockey (abs blade) like mentioned. Their material is designed for use on concrete/asphalt so they will wear down less quickly. If you're just shooting, get a shooting plate (artificial/synthetic ice or not) or a plastic plate//plexiglas from the hardware store.|||don't use your game stick for street hockey. it's gunna get ruined veryyy quickly. use a street hockey stick or something with a fiberglass blade. or use an old stick you don't care about. i don't tape the blades of my street hockey sticks (i used to until i realized it's pointless and just gets ruined). i usually just use old wooden sticks for street. currently i'm using my broken synergy one piece. the blade broke so i cut it down, flipped the shaft, and put a cheap blade in.|||Much better idea - Get a street specific stick with an ABS blade|||DUCT TAPE!!

Why does Hockey stat tracker load up when I am in a fantasy basketball league?

I am in a fantasy basketball league and when I click on stat tracker, the hockey stat tracker appears. Is this happening to anyone else?|||I've been getting the same problem on one of my laptops, but not the other. Is it an issue with Windows 7?|||it's been this way for a wek and they are not fixing it.|||mine as well. but my friend can open basketball stattracker on the same internet connection, then, is it a problem of my pc? my pc is windows xp.

What is the best cut for an ice hockey skate?

I'm curious as to what are the benefits of various cuts on ice skates. I've been using the "house cut" at my local rink which is 1/2 inch. But I've heard of other hockey players using 3/8, 5/8, 7/16, etc. How do these cuts affect the way people skate?|||The hollow of the blade affects how much you hug your edges and how fast you go. The closer to 1" you get, the shallower the hollow becomes, and the faster you'll skate. The deeper the hollow, the sharper you turn. Some heavier set people prefer a deeper hollow because they find it gives them more stability. It's a personal preference. The only problem with getting a custom cut (aside from just remembering what you like) is that it's different from what the rink's specialty is, so they may or may not set it correctly every time (depending on who's doing your sharpening).|||3/8 if you want a little more bite, 7/16 if you want a little more speed. Most people at my rink use 7/16, but I use 3/8.





Start at 7/16 and adjust in 1/16 increments till you find something you like.

Why do hockey fans get so mad when you say something bad about the sport?

I'm just wondering. Is it that hockey fans are more passionate about the game than other fans are about the sports they enjoy? Or is it something else?|||No, I think any fans get mad when that happens. I guess because hockey ratings and popularity have decreased so drastically lately, that the fans don't really stand for much more. Also, if you walk into a bar you could probably find (at least where I live) a handful of football fans, a handful of baseball fans, and a handful of basketball fans. You'd be lucky if you even found a hockey fan. Hockey tends to be the sport to take the most jokes and to be made fun of the most, kudos to the hockey fans who do stand up for their sport.|||No one wants there passion to be talked about negatively. That goes with sports, music, movies etc.|||Personally, I only get really cheesed when some hot head starts going on about how great a team is when they've never really watched them play! If they don't follow the game through out the season, I don't see how they can make an informed comment. For instance, my daughter's boyfriend is a Penguins "fan". Has he SEEN some of the stunts they've pulled against the Red Wings lately?? I think not.|||Go to other sports sections..And say something bad aboot their sport..See the responses you get..Even the wrasslin section..Tell them the "sport" is fake then count how many emails you get from irate Sports Entertainment fans.





Hockey fans are very passionate when talking hockey..That's why its great going to a game,or at a bar chatting aboot the sport.You could literally get into a fight if you disagree with another fan..How great is that?|||Because it's not the most popular spot in the US, and it pisses me off when people say hockey is gay or how football, baseball, or basketball is better, it's just an opinion. There are so many ignorant fu(ks in this world...|||I think most people who insult hockey have never actually watched the game and enjoyed it for what it is. So, when that person comes up to me and says something like "hockey is for whimps", I get pissed, because he has no idea what he's talking about. This applies to hockey more than any other major American sport, because everyone's seen football, baseball and basketball, and most people have played soccer. So, people can actually back up their arguments about how "baseball sucks" or "football sucks", because they've seen it or played it, but a relatively small amount of people in the US have seen or played ice hockey.|||People are entitled to their opinions, and I don't have a problem with that. It's only the uninformed answers that irritate me. Like the people who say hockey is boring because there aren't enough goals. Are you serious? This isn't soccer on ice! It's fast-paced, exciting action for 60 minutes. 1-0 defensive battles full of amazing goalie saves are some of the most amazing games I've ever watched.





Someone who says something like that has obviously never watched a game. I don't mind people being critical of the sport, but at least learn something about it before you spout off. That's my 2 cents.|||I think it's because people pick on hockey a lot more than any of the other major professional sports MLB, NBA, NFL. It's not the easiest sport to understand or appreciate and a lot of the criticism comes from people who don't know the sport well. For the most part the sport is ignored by the media until something bad happens. We're like the fed-up edgy kid who's gotten bullied too much, you probably don't want to provoke us.|||Hockey fans are passionate about their team, but most importantly the sport itself. That's what makes the sport so great... passion.





The players show passion in the game, and their fans show just as much, when cheering for their team/booing the arch rival/opponent.





If you just allow somebody to bash the sport you absolutely love... then how are you a true fan? Whenever somebody bashes the NHL/Hockey, I am quick to defend it.





Now look at Basketball... the players at times lack passion, and look how, "great", that NBA Final is turning out. However, the basketball fans would probably jump all over me right now if they saw this, which is normal because that would prove they are a TRUE fan of the sport.

How do you make picture frames from fiberglass hockey sticks?

I want to make picture frams from old composite (fiberglass) hockey sticks but do not know how to cut them or fasten corners. Has anyone done this? Can you help me? Please|||I had never thought of a fibreglass stick as being composite, but anyway cut within the wooden part of the shaft at desired length, and bond with industrial strength super glue|||A hobby horse is a wooden or wickerwork toy made to be ridden just like a real horse (which was sometimes called a "Hobby"). From this came the expression "to ride one's hobby-horse", meaning "to follow a favourite pastime", and in turn, hobby in the modern sense of recreation.



Hobbies are practiced for interest and enjoyment, rather than financial reward. Examples include collecting, creative and artistic pursuits, making, tinkering, sports and adult education. Engaging in a hobby can lead to acquiring substantial skill, knowledge and experience. However, personal fulfillment is the aim.



What are hobbies for some people are professions for others: a chef may enjoy playing computer games as a hobby, while a professional game tester might enjoy cooking. Generally speaking, the person who does something for fun, not remuneration, is called an amateur (or hobbyist), as distinct from a professional.



An important determinant of what is considered a hobby, as distinct from a profession (beyond the lack of remuneration), is probably how easy it is to make a living at the activity. Almost no one can make a living at cigarette card or stamp collecting, but many people find it enjoyable; so it is commonly regarded as a hobby.



Amateur astronomers often make meaningful contributions to the professionals. It is not entirely uncommon for a hobbyist to be the first to discover a celestial body or event.



In the UK, the pejorative noun anorak (similar to the Japanese "otaku", meaning a geek or enthusiast) is often applied to people who obsessively pursue a particular hobby that is otherwise considered boring, such as train spotting or stamp collecting.

Whilst some hobbies strike many people as trivial or boring, hobbyists have found something compelling and entertaining about them. Much early scientific research was, in effect, a hobby of the wealthy; more recently, Linux began as a student's hobby. A hobby may not be as trivial as it appears at a time when it has relatively few followers. Thus a British conservationist recalls that when seen wearing field glasses at a London station in the 1930s he was asked if he was going to the (horse) races. The anecdote indicates that at the time an interest in nature was not widely perceived as a credible hobby. Practitioners of that hobby went on to become the germs of the conservation movement that flourished in Britain from 1965 onwards and became a global political movement within a generation. Conversely, the hobby of aircraft spotting probably originated as part of a serious activity designed to detect arriving waves of enemy aircraft entering English airspace during World War II. In peacetime it usually has no such practical or social purpose.|||I BEGAN BY CUTTING, JOINING, AND ASSEMBLING THE HOCKEY-STICK-SHAPED SHADOWBOX FRAME USING A LAYER OF FRAMERICA®S BLACK SATIN BOXER® EXTENDER #92273 AND A MATCHING CAP OF #91273. I CUT AND JOINED ONE SECTION AT A TIME, CHECKING THE SHAPE AGAINST THE STICK AS I CUT. (THE TWO ANGLES AT THE TIP OF THE STICK WERE CUT AT 70 DEGREES AND THE OTHER TWO AT THE NECK OF THE STICK WERE CUT AT 25 DEGREES.)



NEXT, I USED THE SAME FRAMERICA BLACK SATIN FINISH IN A FLAT PROFILE TO CREATE THE BACKGROUND. THIS ADDED A MORE FORMAL LOOK. I BEGAN BY CUTTING A PIECE OF ¼” PLYWOOD 16” X 68”, AND CUT IT TO THE PROPER SHAPE WITH A JIGSAW. NEXT, I STRAIGHT CUT 17 PIECES OF FRAMERICA’S 4” WIDE SATIN BLACK MOULDING #BW96273 TO 16”. I POSITIONED THE FRAME STRIPS BUTTED TOGETHER ON THE BACKING BOARD AND ATTACHED WITH GLUE AND NAILS, THEN USED A JIGSAW TO TRIM THE EXCESS BACKGROUND MATERIAL.



NOW IT WAS TIME TO ATTACH THE STICK. I WANTED IT TO LOOK LIKE IT WAS BEING SUPPORTED ON WOODEN PEGS, ALTHOUGH IT WOULD IN FACT BE HELD IN PLACE WITH WIRE TO PRESERVE ITS VALUE. I POSITIONED THE STICK ON THE BACKGROUND BRIEFLY, TO FIND IDEAL POSITIONING FOR THE PEGS. TO INSTALL THE PEGS, I FIRST PREDRILLED A 1/8” HOLE THROUGH THE END OF EACH PEG AND THROUGH THE BACKGROUND WHERE THEY WOULD BE ATTACHED. I THEN PLACED A 1 ¼” SCREW THROUGH THE BACK OF THE PLYWOOD AND INTO THE END OF EACH PEG. NEXT, I DRILLED 1/8” HOLES THROUGH THE BACKGROUND BEHIND WHERE THE STICK WOULD LAY, AND ATTACHED THE STICK WITH WIRE. THE PUCK WAS NOT VALUABLE, SO I MOUNTED IT (ON TOP OF MATBOARD) WITH TWO 1 ¼” SCREWS PLACED THROUGH THE PLYWOOD BACKING (I PREDRILLED THE HOLES FROM THE FRONT FIRST).



TO FINISH THE PROJECT, I CUT PLEXIGLASS INTO THE FRAME AND COVERED THE RAW WOOD INSIDE THE SHADOWBOX. SINCE A TYPICAL MATBOARD SHADOWBOX LINING WOULD CRUSH UNDER THE WEIGHT OF THE BACKGROUND, I USED FRAMERICA’S BLACK SATIN MOULDING #BW74273 TO LINE THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME. AFTER RUNNING IT THROUGH THE TABLESAW TURNED VERTICALLY (SLICING OFF JUST THE FACE OF THE MOULDING, TO ACHIEVE A ¼” THICKNESS), I CUT AND APPLIED THE STRIPS ONE AT A TIME FOR A PERFECT FIT, ATTACHING WITH CORNERWELD™ GLUE AND ALLOWING THE ASSEMBLY TO DRY THOROUGHLY BEFORE FINAL FITTING. FIT NORMALLY WITH A PAPER BACK AND TWO D-RINGS FOR HANGING.



WHILE DRAMATIC IN PRESENTATION, THE PROJECT WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT USING UP A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF SHOP OR DESIGN TIME. WHY NOT THRILL YOUR CLIENTS WITH SOMETHING TRULY UNUSUAL!

How much does it cost to play hockey?

Well, were on a tight budget and my son is begging to play hockey next year. I didn't play hockey as a kid and only know about NHL hockey because I started watching the Blue Jackets play. My son is 7 and we live in Ohio. So how much does it cost to play? And what can I do to help him be better if he does play?|||it depends on a few things, it will be much more expensive if he wants to be a goalie. but for regular players at his age, if you get your equiptment used, you could get it all for less that $200, but if you get the high end stuff it could be over $1000. there is nothing wrong with used equitment though. look online like craigslist and stuff, you can usually get good deals. just make sure it fits. i dont know where you live so regisrtation fees can vary, mine were usually about $300. things that will help him, for one practise skating, and stick handling. footwork is important for skating, but if you watch hockey you will get a better idea. also look on youtube for helpful hockey tips.|||Well I going to assume that he's going to start as a skater, rather than a goalie. Being young, equipment is going to be "cheaper" because he's a junior as he will be for a few years. When I started playing hockey, my parents took me to a consignment shop where I bought some used equipment, which definitely made it cheaper. You just have to make sure that the equipment is in good condition, but usually that shouldn't be a problem.





Browsing the internet is a good place to because there are many sites where you can get package deals or stuff on clearance, especially now before the next season starts. Try sites like www.hockeymonkey.com and www.hockeygiant.com. I've bought stuff from these sites before. They also have handy sizing charts to help you decide what to get for your son. All in all it should only cost a few hundred dollars to suit up your kid.





The real money comes in finding a place to play. House leagues tend to be cheaper and only a few hundred dollars to play in, but if you are looking for a travel team, the fees could exceed a thousand dollars.|||For a little boy to play hockey, the equipment will probably total in the vicinity of $600 to start him off. The real problem would be getting him into league play. I play roller hockey which is relatively cheap and comes out to about $150 a season for fees. Ice hockey can cost as much as $1000 a season because rinks are expensive to maintain. Unless you want to raise a superstar, I'd recommend finding a roller hockey league.





PS Roller hockey is a lot less physical so your kid will also be safer.|||hey...well im indian also %26amp; my parents dont kno anything bout hockey so i'll try taking ur point of perspective. For a player its 500$ usually and 4 a goalie its double. You could buy most of it secondhand since it lasts well but the feet and the head protection u could not since its dangerous. Im in montreal so we have ice rinks outside but in ohio i guess there's inside arenas. You could make him take classes but honestly, u could just leave it up 2 the coach unless u dont want 2 sign him up, just practise skating with him and take books (theres always great on hockey in the library) and follow the instructions. hope that helped!!|||lots of money

How come hockey is not a popular sport in America?

Besides soccer, it's definitely the least-popular sport in America. Everybody watches baseball and football, and some people watch basketball, but I barely know any NHL fans besides my dad and myself. How come hockey is not popular and is the NHL doing anything to fix this?|||Well see you're being a little harsh. Hockey IS popular, just not as popular as the big 3. But hockey can still sell out 20,000 seat arenas every night. And hockey has been creeping up on basketball. If this continues hockey will be the 3rd most popular sport.And like I alluded to hockey is 4th. You act as if there's only 5 sports. I can name like 30 sports behind hockey.





The best thing for the NHL to do is not change. They already have an amazing product. Keep putting it out there. It either catches on or it doesn't. But either way, don't risk weakening the product, by changing it to appeal to more fans. Hockey is already the best sport in the World without the fans that football has and it should remain so with or without those fans.|||I think it would be because Hockey is played a lot in colder areas like Canada %26amp; Russia in the winter but a lot of places in the States are not very cold. For example Hockey is popular in Minnesota and North Dakota but definitely not in Florida or California. And yes Gary Bettmann the Commissioner is trying to "Americanize" hockey but to many Americans just don't want to watch it. I am Canadian and I don't think Hockey will ever become as popular in the USA as it is in Canada.|||Think about the places hockey is most popular, it is cold weather climates. Hockey is more popular in those areas of the US (ie: Northeast, Minnesota) where the winter weather is colder. People watch the sports they identify with and play. Inner city people can grab a football or basketball and go outside and play. Hockey requires pads, skates, access to a rink etc. There's less incentive to move inside when the weather is good (warm) and fork out the $$$ to play hockey. That's basically what it is, climatology. Put the US into a deep freeze and I guarantee hockey becomes more popular.|||It is because when a kid wants to play a sport their parents would rather buy them a basketball or a football or a baseball and a bat than buy them skates and a stick and rent them ice.





My dad also used to say hockey was most kids favorite sports to play when they were younger but the pond he played on froze over for about a week during the whole year so kids just got into football rather than hockey.|||Climate definitely has something to do with it. Its hard for people living in places like Florida and LA to be passionate about a sport in which the playing surface never naturally exists for any significant time in the outdoors. That being said there are places in the US where hockey is pretty big, like Michigan and Minnesota for example. Not surprisingly, their winter climate allows for outdoor ice rink construction. If you look at hockey powerhouses like Canada, Russia, and Sweden, they are all have frigid winters that make playing hockey a popular sport during the winter. Its from a general public interest in hockey that there develops a drive to excel at the sport from a recreational level all the way up to the pros.





Unfortunately the US is whole-heartedly passionate about hockey and so their drive to excel at it is a bit lacking compared to the hockey elite countries. Mind you the US is still a very good hockey nation. If the entire US had the climate like Canada or Russia does, I really believe that it easily becomes the world's top hockey playing nation.|||I think you give way too much credit to baseball. In the South no one really cares about it and in the Midwest it is just a thing to watch while waiting for football. If Basketball started around the same time baseball did, it would kill baseball in ratings... Baseball is an East Coast niche sport (Oh and ESPN is an East Coast Network, Yankees/Red Sox 100% of the time.)





Now why does hockey suffer so much in the US? Bad marketing and poor schedule placement in the year. If hockey went head to head with baseball, then hockey would beat baseball, no doubt in my mind.|||Id say its probably one of the most popular sports with the least amount of exposure since the lockout. Pre lockout ESPN/ABC carried games and had NHL2Night on ESPN2 plus I believe they had some of the lower league all-star games/festivities back in the day. Im in Toledo,OH which is 45 minutes from Detroit and though hockey isnt as huge as in Michigan,it still has a strong influence. Here we may only have a ECHL hockey team but they just brought back a team under new ownership last year and I believe we had the 2nd or 3rd highest attendance in the league for the year. Plus high school hockey gets a good amount of exposure on a local cable channel and recently I became aware of a street hockey league formed back in 08 (the Toledo Street Hockey League). I think alot depends on location as others mentioned, obviously Michigan,Minnesota,New England area,Wisconsin,etc...has alot to do with the exposure it gets. Plus on ESPNU the last few years theyve had the NCAA hockey selection show,and the NCAA mens Frozen Four.|||Football will always be on top due to the fact that 85% of the games are all on one day and the teams only play once a week.





Baseball will die down as it's fans pass away. People can make excuses all they want but the majority of the baseball fan base is from the 50s and 70s where the MLB was the ONLY well established league in the country.





As for basketball, give it 3-5 years and the NHL will have blown by the NBA. They've already considerably closed the gap in the last three years and the looming NBA lockout will only further catapult the NHL above the NBA. What do you think ESPN is gonna broadcast when there's no NBA and football is only around on the weekends?|||well for the fact that America is more of a southern country and the only places popular for hockey are northern USA, majority of the country being south doesnt enjoy hockey as much and prefers others supports since they can go outside and play them, but dont have ice rinks or ponds due to the hot weather (outisde) and if there are any ice rinks their indoor, which many dotn prefer when they can be outside in the great weather. Canada is reallt popular for hockey because Canadians have such long winters that they needed to do something to get outside, making hockey really popular.|||America as a whole is not a cold weather climate country. Since the majority of U.S. kids cannot go out in winter and just play a little shinny on the frozen pond, they do not grow up with a love of the sport like kids in Canada and kids from Nordic European countries. And it's not really about the cost of playing organized hockey, although that is somewhat of a factor. I say this because it does not take much money at all to come up with a pair of skates, a stick and an improvised puck.|||1. Too small ice-surface which neutralizes talented, skilled players and favours the less talented checkers.


2. The NHL not only tolerates but tacitly encourages fighting and other forms of thuggery by self-labelled 'goons'. Again, this de-emphasizes the more exciting skills - skating, speed, puck-handling, passing, etc..





As a result of the above, today's NHL games are tedious, low-scoring and boring.|||Well, around the area i grew up in, hockey is an expensive sport to play. So mainly white, upper middle class teenagers/kids play this sport. Because you need money to buy all those gears and stuff. With basketball and football you only need a ball...way less expensive and easier to play. So people watch sports that they identify with.|||Because it is so expensive for parents. I remeber not being able to play because we couldn't afford buy the equipment. Then you grow out of it and need a new set of gear. They don't provide you with that stuff in the states unlike football.





Also I just feel its not really apart of the culture, so not as many kids are introduced at a young age.|||Hockey is a lot more famous in colder areas such as Russia and Canada. In the US, we're a country of basketball, baseball, and football. Even NASCAR racing is famous here. Unfortunately, hockey just isn't too appealing to many Americans. I love it, though.


HOCKEY ROCKS!|||football has it's own night. not hockey





right now I can see 4 baseball games on tv for free. not hockey








many many "spotescasters" are former NBA schmoes. maybe 2 in hockey.





the idiots in charge of hockey have no marketing skills at all.|||Alot of children in America didn't grow up playing hockey...hockey is a very expensive sport. And hockey is more popular in colder parts of the country and Canada. I think hockey is a growing sport in America.|||Depends where you live. I'll assume you don't live in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, or New England. Its far more popular in colder climates.|||Because for some reason, most Americans would rather spend their time watching retards who can only be successful by using steroids hit balls and run around in circles. I don`t know, I don`t get it either.|||http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AhVRv7V4p_uf3zUIXTyJvCPAFQx.;_ylv=3?qid=20100808192532AA4I0gx|||It is more popular in the northern states|||Maybe you just don't know the right people.|||You do know that the Stanley Cup Finals this year outsold the NBA Finals even when it was the Lakers and Celtics? That's pretty bad for the NBA when they had the top two teams competing.





You must not live in the northeast part of the USA, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Illinois, California, Missouri, or Washington D.C., which are states that have the highest populations in the USA, with the exception of Texas and Florida. I live in Pennsylvania and hockey is huge here! We have the Penguins and Flyers, which are two of the best teams in the NHL. And we have the Hershey Bears which is the BEST team in the AHL.





And yes it is even becoming more and more popular in California with both the Kings and Sharks making the playoffs this year, and the Ducks winning the Stanley Cup a couple years back. Hockey is the fourth most popular sport in America and it might even be the third most popular sport soon by passing basketball.





Also a lot of Americans are getting pissed off at baseball too, because they don't have a salary cap, It's the same teams every year just like basketball. Football might turn out like that soon too since they no longer have a salary cap.





And do you know how many sports America is good at? It's not just football, baseball, and basketball. It's also swimming, volleyball, ice hockey, women's soccer, track %26amp; field, snowboarding, etc, etc.





Also in 2009 the Colorado Avalanche has the largest consecutive sellout streak in all of the NHL. I鈥檓 not sure if they do anymore.





And ESPN has a contract with certain teams and sports, that's why they cover them more.





EDIT: Oh and also Canada is 50% of the NHL and the USA is 22%. Russia is only about 2% and Sweden 3%. I think it's a lot more popular in the USA than you think.|||Popular for who. If ur talking about poor inner city kids or people in the deep south than yeah it isn't popular. Maybe the fact that it is really expensive and that ice is hard to find is a reason why they don't like it. But places like upstate NY, LI, New England, Minnesota, Michigan. New Jersey, Colorado, Illinois and now even California hockey is very popular. You say a lot of people watch Basketball that's why only 8 NBA teams had relative sellouts (98.5% or higher) while 16 NHL teams had relative sellouts while 10 of them are American teams. The NHL just got its highest ratings for the Stanley Cup finals this year. The NBA finals are high because it's two biggest draws are the Lakers and Celtics who are in the finals every year and only like 8 organizations have money so there the only ones that win which increases ratings more. U also didn't see the Olympics either because the gold medal game had 30 million people watch it and was one of the highest rated games watched this year besides the Super bowl and BCS championship game. Next time u want to write a stupid comment about how BBall is popular in America and Hockey isn't try some research first.





ESPN doesn't talk about hockey because they don't cover it. They don't cover the NHL because the NHL was given a low ball offer to be covered by ESPN, they said no and signed with versus for twice the money. If the NBA and NHL flipped channels than ESPN would always talk hockey and not Basketball





And Sammy maybe u think hockey is a blood sport because ur head is shoved so far up ur a** that u can't an actual hockey game. There's maybe one fight a game in hockey and some of the big hits, great moves, goals, saves are much better than the fights|||A sport with several hundred fights every season will always be a niche sport. It will appeal to the same creeps who watch dog fighting or cage fighting. Blood sports will never be family entertainment.|||There's never too many Eagles fans around here. As you can see, I'm a fan of soccer too.





I feel that hockey has a long road to travel in order to emerge from it's regional appeal. It can work in warmer climates, but they are facing a long, hard sell. I'd like to use the only town I know as an example of why hockey is a niche sport.





I used to like the Flyers but they aren't compelling even if I look at them as mere entertainment. Outside of 1,000 people who actually care about hockey and winning the Stanley Cup, the other 17,000 who will fill the WFC for each home game this season are there for three reasons:





1) Someone else paid for their ticket.


2) They paid their way and are there to be entertained.


3) They paid their way and want to see someone lose a limb.





The Flyers do well only out of sentiment for the ways of a team that bruised their way to the top and thus into their hearts. Before they won the Cup in 1973, the Spectrum was hardly filled. Now, the figureheads sell the Broad Street Bully mantra to fill the seats under the premise of being entertained for the dollar.





I think Philly has steadily become less than a hockey town over the decades as the fans who lived through the Cup years have gotten older, wiser and tired of the Flyers affinity for coming up short for their fans.





Outside of the traditional hockey markets, a team can sustain itself in one of two ways:





1) Entertaining (distracting) the fans with attention-getting baubles like division/conference title banners, colorful enforcers and otherwise wacky personalities.





2) Winning a Stanley Cup at least once a decade.





On the front doorstep of a new decade, the Flyers have whiffed on the last three.

What is the best material for building a hockey goal?

I am thinking a hard wood. PVC pipe would break when hit with a puck. This is a net for on ice play not street hockey.|||I have had a PVC goal for less than a year. It's already busted.





I would do a wood goal with chains for the net, or a metal goal like they sell in stores.|||DO NOT USE PVC, waste of time. we built one and had it outside on the rink for maybe 45 min, a few slap shots later it was in shambles. needless to say its gonna take a few rolls of duct tape to repair. If your are going to build one with PVC, do yourself a favor wrap it good with duct tape FIRST

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|||Maybe steel or some metal for the bars. If not PVC, then maybe some kinda wood... use nylon for the netting.|||PVC...can be sturdy ENOUGH to not break. %26amp; Nylon netting.

How much does it cost to play ice hockey?

My 10 year old brother wants to play ice hockey. How much does it cost to sign up and for all the equipment? We live in Denver, Colorado. Also, does anyone know a good league for him to sign up with?|||Here's a list of places in the Denver area. Call and talk to them about it - they probably know of places for him to find used equipment that will fit him since he's a beginner.





http://www.rinktime.com/skating_rinks/co鈥?/a>|||The league we looked at was approximately $975.00. With a payment plan of half now and half in two months.





This person is obviously looking at the wrong places then, or they aren't playing any decent hockey. Field hockey youth grades will cost around $200 to $300 a year, more if they are selected for representative teams and have to travel for tournaments. Ice hockey is somewhat more, but prices found on the websites of several clubs ranged from $600 to $800, for a travelling team; a home-team would probably be $200 to $300 less.|||equiptment , for a 10 year old, im assuming it could be in the 500-100 dollar range, and an extra several thosound dollars to play. all my equiptment is probably $1,200 and the league im in is $5000. usually you have to try out to play on a hockey team|||He wouldn't be in the same league since I'm 18 but my season costs $6,500, I play Junior hockey in Massachusetts.

Which warrior hockey gloves are made out of a fabric material and are one solid color?

My friend has a pair of warrior hockey gloves and they are made out of a fabric material(not leather) and they areone solid color(no stripes) and all of the gloves I've seen are either striped or made out of leather. Are they just an old model or am I just not finding them? If you think you know what I'm talking about please tell me the name of the gloves and leave a link or pic. Thnx for the help!|||Not sure (I have Winwell) because they might have been customised for your friend.


Hockeygiant.com may be of help to u as they sell lots of Warrior hockey equipment.|||more then likely there custom u should ask your friend|||You probably saw the warrior fubars which came out at the end of last year or the new warrior hitman which i would be surprised because they dont come out for another 3 months but they are also a possibility.

What are some good snacks while watching a hockey game?

We like to watch every hockey game during the season, but I need some good idea's for snacks, what do most guys like for snacking while watching sports?|||nachos


tortilla chips with rotel cheese dip


pizza


pretzels


pigs in a blanket


chili|||How about easy Sweet and Sour meatballs





1 16oz packace of precooked meatballs


1/2 jar of grape jelly (about 8oz)


1small jar of salsa ( hot or mild is your preference)





Mix these ingredients into a small crockpot for a couple hours to warm befor serving. You can increase the recipe for larger groups, alter either more or less salsa and jelly can change the sweet and sour strength. Trial and error is the best way to find your favorite strength. Always a hit, enjoy!|||anything you see on a pub menu. hot wings and celery with ranch or bleu cheese to dip, nachos, quesadillas, chips, potato skins, etc.


enjoy the game. :)|||Giant pretzels. They are good, and not that messy.|||Try mini burgers. They grill or griddle up a lot faster than regular sized burgers. Buy the pull apart rolls from your grocery store slice the whole thing in half. make little burgers using the same amount of meat as a meatball and grill or griddle them up. Dress the rolls with mayo, ketchup, mustard place the little burgers on and top with the top half of the rolls. Fast easy and much less mess.


Enjoy--Good Stuff|||Hello:





Mini corn dogs with dip (Ketchup,Mustard,etc)


Chicken Nuggets with assorted dips


French Fries


Onion Rings


Buffalo Wings


Pizza


Nachos


Cheese and Crackers


Chips and dip


Pretzels


Mixed nuts


Potato chips


Pizza Rolls|||WEll first off , I will be specific about HOckey, and not all sports, I would go for a hot dish of meatballs in BBQ sauce, or mini weenies and such. Stay away from chips and go for mixed nuts with popcorn , chek mix type stuff with seasoning that you can warm in the oven with a little butter and seasoning all mixed together. But if all that is to much than Pita chips and Hummus. Oreo cookies to represent hockey pucks, and slim jims for sticks.

How can i become a hockey athelete?

I just started getting into hockey and watching it and everything but i never have played it and i am ok at ice skating and in ok shape. What can I do to be completely ready to go into a league my age (15-16)





p.s if you no any good hockey tips or workouts i can do that would be great, thanks!|||You will be completely out of your element, trying to keep up with 16 year olds who have been playing for 10 years, or more.





Forget that idea, and look for a "beginners school" that teaches BASICS, like skating, passing, shooting and most importantly, sportsmanship and correct hockey rules. You will never be able to make up all those years that you missed when you weren't playing hockey, in the past. But that doesn't mean that you can't LEARN how to play well, now.





Jim B. Toronto. 62 and still playing 3 times a week.|||Skating at a "public skate" is NOTHING like playing in a GAME even at the rec level.


I suggest looking into a "learn to play program" at your local rink and skating lessons (with a hockey player as that is what you want to get into) on the side. Roller / Street hockey helps if you can't get a lot of ice time, but is slightly different.|||Cardio is important for one, a lot of exercising is a key, a daily workout plan that should be about a hour long at home or at the rink, a 1/2 to an hour of solid skating, eat healthy, work on puck handling, those are some key elements to become a better athlete hope this helps. and good luck on playing|||Just play hockey every day. You will get used to it if you work yourself hard. Remember to train really hard in the trainings. You dont really need to work out but if you really want to here are some ideas:


Walk the dog every if you have one


Bounce on the trampoline for half and hour


Shoot pucks in the garage or outside.





trust me you get worked out in the trainings|||Average NHL/Superstar players start skate at 4 years old.|||Any kind of work out will help

What is a good surface to shoot ice hockey pucks off of?

I have a good PVC pipe hockey net, but i don't have anywhere to shoot pucks at it! The best place is in my backyard, but the ground is rough concrete and grass, is there something i could get that i could just put on the ground and take off when i don't want to shoot?|||A sheet of HDPE. Order it at the site below. Make sure you get 1/4" thick. It's cheaper than shooting pads you get in stores because it comes straight from the factory and isn't name brand. I've had mine for probably 5 months and it's in perfect condition(besides scratches and marks from the pucks and stick.) It doesn't crack like Plexiglass does after a couple shots. You'll save about $20 if you order off this site instead of stores.|||Regular ice hockey pucks will shatter a PVC net, stick to street hockey puck or balls until you get a metal goal. The best and cheapest thing I have found is a scrap piece of linoleum from Lowes or Home Depot. It is very similar to shooting off ice and very inexpensive.|||If it is PVC do NOT use ice pucks. Either upgrade your net or just use street pucks.


As for a good affordable surface to shoot pucks off - %26gt;a plastic mat like what people


have in their garage / driveway to keep oil / gas that spil out of a car onto the ground|||Artificial/synthetic ice plate or any other plastic plate you will find at your local hardware store. Advice: I agree with the others, using pucks is not a good idea. Besides that, you can use roller hockey pucks, light-weight pucks or foam pucks.|||Pvc and ice hockey pucks don't mix


Get street or floor hockey pucks and shoot the of pelxiglass|||Plexiglass|||Ice.|||Shoot off Phil Kessels' nuts. He doesn't use them.

What do coaches look for at an inline hockey trial?

I have never played inline hockey and my trial is soon. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions? What do they look for at a trial?|||I'm hoping you played hockey before. Making the change from ice to inline isn't too hard, but the skating is different. Get out and and skate so you can find your edges. You can adjust the rocker by using different size wheels (small in the front and back with big in the middle). Practise stick handling a bit too, the puck sticks to the rink more when inline, even though the puck is lighter.





Good luck!|||Fast buttocks and quick elbows.

What are the diffrences between hockey and basketball cheerleading ?

In a couple of weeks im trying out for winter cheerleading im just unsure if i should to basketball or hockey. I have done cheering for basketball and football during middle school (and also dance)and i kind of want to try hockey cheerleading but i dont know if i will like it or not. In what ways is it similar and in what ways is it different ? Is it harder or easier then football %26amp; basketball cheerleading let me knoww your experince and what you think


thanks isabella :)|||With my opinion : there have a bit difference between them .

What advice can you give me on field hockey?

I'm 14 and not in the best shape. I am planning on trying out for field hockey but am extremely nervous because I've barely even played before. I know its kinda like soccer and I did play socccer for about 4 years. Try-outs are in two weeks and any help would be greatly apprieciated.|||first of all, let me say that field hockey is an awesome sport and im sure that you will love it. ive been playing for three years now, and i love it. the best you can do to get ready would be to do some of the following:


-START RUNNING... it sucks to run in the heat but if you just jog about a mile or so every day for the next couple weeks, you will be in good shape for tryouts. (dont forget to hydrate and dont wear yourself out!)


-EAT HEALTHY.. your body is gonna be going through hell with all the excercise so make sure you eat well and drink a whole lot of water or gatorade when you work out


-GET EQUIPMENT... be prepared. dont show up at tryouts wearing jeans and not having shinguards or a stick or anything. find out what youre gonna need to try out so you will be ready to go when they start.


-PRACTICE... if you just get out a stick and a ball and practice a little everyday, it will help. i know its your first time so all you need to do is go out on the grass and practice hitting the ball around and carrying it a little.


-most importantly, just try your absolute hardest. most coaches will put someone on the team if they show serious effort and passion, so go out there and give it 110%. if you show the coaches that you are serious and you wanna play, they will give you a chance to prove it.


.. and just have fun with it :)


good luck!|||field hockey is gay it is a disgrace hockey is only good on ice

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|||Since you only have two weeks until you have tryouts, you needs to start practicing almost every day. THe main thing about field hockey is stickwork, and there are some basic skills that you will need to know. Here the are:





Dribbling


tight,loose,and indian dibbling





Dodges


right and left pulls, up and down pulls, spin moves





Passing


push pass, slap shot, drive, flick, scoop





Defense


block tackle, jab





Recieve


block tackle recieving, upright vertical stick recieving





These are the basic skills you will need to learn and practice to be successful at your tryout. You will also need to start conditioning you r body by running, increasing the distance you run every day. 1/2 mile, mile, and so on. Good luck at your tryout!|||If you want to make the team, make sure you research the game a little bit, and know about equiptment and such. Make sure you bring shin guards and that you only use the flat side of the stick. If you do a scrimage make sure you don't raise your stick to high (you'll get called on that) and that you don't attack from behind. I suggest you just run your hardest and try to give the coaches the impression that you will work hard and that you are willing to do your best. The soccer experience actually does help, too. Don't be nervous, and have a good time, because field hockey is really fun and an awesome sport!|||Some schools offer "camps" for training before the season starts. See if yours does. I don't really have any advice to give, but I can tell you how it was when I played. LOTS of running. When we had practices thats what we did a lot of. And you had to carry your hockey stick with you. And we had to play games, rain or shine or snow. We used to get so muddy. And when it snowed, you were so cold, because your uniform is a skirt. But it was a lot of fun. And if you can't get into a training camp, don't worry. Most people who sign up to play don't know how, or have many skills. They will teach them to you at practices. Good luck!|||Ooh, sorry! My answer probably won't be as good as all these others but I'll have a go!





Okay! I have been playing hockey for a few years now and I love it!


You don't have to be good at all aspects of hockey. Do you want to be a goalie, a defender, a mid-fielder, a striker?


A goalie doesn't do any running. They need to stand a little before the line so that they are reasy and on their feet for the ball. (It's easier to stop the ball if you are infront of the line)


A defender mostly needs to tackle the attcking players from the opposite team. Don't edge off, go in for the tackle don't let them get further and further into the goal, that's the worse thing you can do. Try and tackle them before they get into the "D"!


A mid-fielder does alot more running! They are to help with the defending and the striking so they are constantly running up and down the pitch.


A striker's most important skill is dribbling, they need to be able to dodge the defender not just run into them!


All should be able to hit a ball quite far! (There are different ways of moving the ball on pushing, hitting and slapping.)





Anyway, if you think you're not in great shape then do what I do! I go to a gym and regularly do about 10-15mins on an exercise bike or just go for a run just to get my muscles stronger.


The most important thing to do is practice hard! Keep practising and it makes so much difference!





Hope his helped a little bit!|||I've been playing for seven years. Field hockey is not very much like soccer. The ball moves slower and changes sticks a lot. If you've never played before, first you should get a stick and a ball. The top of the stick should come up to your hip. Then just take the stick and the ball out and try dribbling around. You can't hit the ball with the round side of the stick. In the sport you also need to have shin guards, cleats, a mouthguard, and, recently, we have been told we have to wear goggles or a mask to cover our eyes. You can get all of these things at Olympia Sports or Dick's Sporting Goods. Any athletics store should have the stuff in stock.


The rules in field hockey are a little complicated. You can't hit the ball with your feet, if you do the refs will blow the whistle and it will be a free hit for the other team. If you have possession of the ball and an opponent tries to take it away you can't turn your back on them because that's an obstruction, the ref will blow the whistle on that too. There are lots of rules and the only thing to do is play. I have been playing for years and still don't know all the rules. There are common ones like the ones I just said. Also the ball can't come very high up off the ground. And you can't raise your stick up very high; when you're driving the ball, on the follow through your stick can't leave the ground very much. Sort of like the high foot rule in soccer.


What you should do to prepare is just run. Sprints and long distance. You might also want to exercise your forearms. I know at the beginning of every season that's the part of my body that hurts the most.


I hope this helps!|||GREAT GAME. i am currently on the men's USA Olympic Development Team, and i plan on continuing playing for the rest of my life.





it has a lot of running, and why watch ice hockey? ice hockey is nothing like field hockey.





I believe there are some field hockey videos on the internet, and watching international matches is great.





the running fitness will need to be long endurance for sprints, but not long distance.|||get in shape and get lots of practice. plus, watch regular hockey. since it's the off season, watch it on youtube. Here's an example. It's my favorite team, the Colorado Avalanche. I know it's ice hockey, but you still get to watch pros play hockey. learn from it.|||field hockey has a lot of running involved so i would get on that. you will want to do distance to build up your endurance and you will want to try to do some sprints so you can get faster. go and buy a stick and just start doing some passing and driving. start slow and then build it up. maybe switch days with the running. remember when you have the ball to stay low and bend your knees or your back will hurt! good luck|||dudee i am in the EXACT same situationn


I love it so much and i have spent so much money on it and stuff and i am so afriad that i wont make it. and i cant really tell you anythingn other than what other people have told you haha so sorry but yeah :)





GOOD LUCK!|||Don't be a fool, wrap your tool......|||its not soccer ,its football(correcting you).there are lots of things to do. i also play hockey. before a game the best thing to do is Psyche yourself and prepare for the game. visualize your ball skills and what you want to achieve. dont work yourself up but be pumped up. also, dont think about what others are thinking of you if you mess up. just think about what needs to be done either it be scoring a goal or defending. if you do mess up, dont focus on what has happened but on the next move.|||My advice.....try the tennis team

When is the stupid american judge going to make the Coyotes hockey team move to Canada?

Jim Balsille s bid pays everyone in full so why the dumb judge letting the evil NHL still in it.


Gary Bettman is a dumb anti-canada jew who knows nothing about Canada s sport.





In canada we always sellout our hockey and always make many.


Americans have no business getting involved with hockey so go stick to football.|||First I'll agree with the other answer about the Leaf its a ridiculous price to pay to watch a crappy team! As for Bettman I also agree, when they tried to relocate Edmonton he supported the move to Huston, Norw the Coyotes are in a worse position than Edmonton and he's shelling out 70 mil + for them. He pisses me off they should give him the boot already. Putting the team anywhere in Canada would be better than anywhere in the states because they are all into football, baseball, and basketball. If I could relocate three floundering teams it would be:


Tampa to Quebec


Coyotes to Winnipeg


Florida to Hamilton





But of course that won't happen because Bettman is either to old or to stupid to see that what he's doing is destines to failure|||I agree 100% of what you said but from one who lives in Hamilton Ontario, I just realize it ain't gonna happened man. I stopped paying attention to all that bullshit long time ago. I'll just continue going to Buffalo for the sabers games since it's cheaper than going to see the over-prized tickets to see the Maple Laughs at the ACC.

What field hockey stick would be best for me?

I am going to be playing college field hockey, and would like to get my own stick. I play defense position, and am looking for a composite stick. The field I will be playing is going to be on turf. What stick should i get?|||right now i am using a mazon stick, try to get one of these brands





Mazon


Gryphon


Grays


Merrican


Dita|||I would use either a Slazenger, Gryphon, or Dita.

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|||I would use either a Slazenger, Gryphon, or Dita.

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|||For sure a Dita or maybe a Malik or Adidas, they have great new sticks and alot of german pro players are sponsered by Adidas.





good luck in your hockey

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|||id recommend definitely getting a composite stick because it will last longer. also probably a grays would be best, they are always whats recommended to me and they work very well. id try to get something that has a thicker bow to since you play deffence, it will help give you more power.|||I play field hockey also.


I would suggest Grays, they are a trusted brand and make quality gear.


This is what mty stick looks like:


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What size hockey stick is good for an 11 year old that is around 4 11' and ways around 80 pounds?

My son wants to start playing hockey but he doesn't know what size stick to get. He had a junior when he was four but know it's too small for him. Which size should he get and does anyone know a good website that you can make your own stick then buy it?|||The stick should be up to around his nose off skates, and up to his chin on skates. It all depends on personal preference though.

How can I train between hockey games without burning myself out?

I play hockey (either game or practice) at least 4 times a week, but I want to get better, so I want to train and workout on my own as well as with the team, but how can I do that without burning myself out if I play hockey a few days in a row, then I can't workout 'cause I'll get overworked, so what can be my solution to getting more fit without killing myself?|||You can't have both cakes and eat it. Which is it that you want?|||to stay toned go for a short jog or run maybe a few times around a track. play a pickup game of basketball with friends or just some street hockey in the driveway it keeps you loosened up. if your muscles rest for too long they tighten up and become harder to use and or work out. having loose muscles allows you too gain strength much more easily. also i suggest if you have a net of anysort or even take some tape and put it on your gargae door in the shape of a net. just shoot at the corners for a few minutes or even hours. it improves in game shooting a lot. it becomes habit to shoot for those points which are weak spots of the goalie. especially with todays butterfly goaltending stlye where they all drop to the ice no matter what a good hard and fast wrist shot can go a long way.|||To avoid burnout on game-intensive weeks, work on improving your balance or play games that improve your hand-eye coordination (like learning how to juggle, stickhandling a golf ball or playing lacrosse). On easier weeks, you can fill a backpack with books and run stairs. This will improve your lactic acid tolerance (that burning feeling in your legs near the end of your shift).





Good luck!|||how about working out in the off season like a normal person

What can I do to start playing field hockey?

I've never played field hockey in my life before but it seems like a lot of fun because my friend was trying to teach me one day. I want to be able to control the ball well. What can I do in order to have the skills I need over the summer? Workouts and drills would be perfect.





Extra info: I've been playing softball basically all my life and have pretty good speed.|||I use to play field hockey in high school.To me it's the best sport ever.You have to run your a-- off ! You need lots of speed and conditioning.It's not like ice hockey where you have skates to move fast.You use you legs to run back and forth for two hours.My gym teacher use to say that "if any of you pansies get injured or pass out,you'll lay on the sideline until the games over!" She liked having a winning team! I always wanted to coach a team where I'm from as I never heard of any teams where I live now.Field hockey was primarily a Catholic school sport where I used to live.Try to get on the web and look for supplies and get together some of you friends and learn.Once again,it's the greastest sport and one of the least dangerous.|||Go to camps if you can afford it or find one that is still open for newcomers.





Or just practice everyday. Leave your right palm open to get the feel of controlling the stick with your left and then when you feel comfortable, return gripping the stick.





Hit the ball against a wall and try stopping it. You can't control a ball if you can't stop it.





Just move around obstacles while pushing and dribbling the ball to get used to the movement of the stick's turns and the control of it.





I'm not a field player so that's all I can suggest. Hope this helps some.|||If you look on "youtube" you can find some good practice drills. Just put field hockey in the search and see what pops up.|||Well, I started playing field hockey 2 years back, and I just love the sport! I think its great that you like the sport, but it's going to take a lot of hard work to get the necessary skills. You said you have godo speed from softball, but you may want to freshen up and build stamina. Field Hockey is all running. Next try to focus on learning how to dribble the ball. You can get videos from Youtube or just about any field hockey website. I don't know if you have bought a stick yet, but my advice is to buy a composite stick. These are a tad bit more expensive but are light weight and easier to hit with. When you practice hitting, get in front of a wall and work on getting a hard accurate swing. Align your left foot with your target and swing to about your waist. Make sure you follow through! Hitting for me is by far the most difficult, but there are tons of videos to learn from. Once you decide what position you'd be most interested to play in, work on those specific skills. I, as a forward need to focus on dribbling. Mid fielders on stopping and delivering the ball, and defense on hitting and stopping opposing attacks. I hope Field Hockey works out for you just as much as it did for me!

How does negative and positive feedback keep a hockey skater alive if he fell through the ice?

Two hockey players aer skating on a frozen pond. One skater falls through the ice into the water. Explain how negative feedback can keep the skater who fell in alive. Explain how positive feedback can provide physical assistance to the friend trying to save him.|||Two kinds of system protect the skater who went through the ice. The first kind involves the body's homeostatic system, an array of negative-feedback loops that regulate the internal environment, including core temperature. A reduction in temperature will trigger increased metabolic activity to maintain a healthy temperature. The second kind, vasoconstriction, is not a feedback system but rather open-loop. This reduces heat loss by constricting the blood vessels at the body's surface. It is triggered by sensed external-environment coldness rather than core temperature reduction.


As for the rescuer, this is more difficult. I suppose you could consider the use of an ice awl a kind of positive feedback. You jam it into the ice in such an attitude that the harder you pull on the awl the deeper it digs into the ice, providing increased resistance to the pulling force.

How do I get a hockey players attention?

Okay so I like watching hockey. And I love going to our college hockey games. But lately I've been noticing this one really cute guy on the team and he's definitely single. How exactly would I get his attention if I've never spoken a word to him though? Or should I just let it go and not pursue the guy?|||I've played hockey all through high school and currently for the University of Utah. First thing, if you see him around campus, casually go up to him and ask him when the next game is; even though you already know. When a girl tells me she's interested in coming to the game, I look out for her. Next, if its possible, wait for him after the game as he comes out of the locker room. Whenever I walk out I always look around to see who is there to watch me personally. Most people are there just for the game and leave when it's over, but when a girl waits for me after the game, I know there's usually something more. So make sure to go up to him so he knows you're there to watch him. Just tell him good game, and that you'd like to get together sometime to hang out. College hockey players are busy, so don't get discouraged if it takes time. As long as he seems like he enjoys seeing you after the game, keep waiting for him.|||Pursue him as just a guy, not a hockey play, that is stereotyping. Just open mouth and inquire if he would like to share some time to possible get to know you. People do not read minds so it is best if you are direct. Don't forget you know nothing about him other than he is cute and is a hockey player. Get to know him too, small talk. See where it takes you.|||Show up to a game with nothing, but a hockey jersey on.





Seriously just go up to him and talk about the game. Starting a conversation is the easiest way to see if you have anything in common.|||compliment his skills, talk about the last game, wish him luck for the future, ask him to teach you how to play....any of these|||Tell him you want to puck his brains out.





Fondle his stick.|||wear NOTHING except a big hockey jersey and come on to him

What ice hockey stick should I buy for Christmas?

I am thinking what ice hockey stick should i get for Christmas -- I am thinking between composite, wood, either Warrior or Easton or CCM. Any suggestions?|||Try this...


http://www.amazon.com/s/qid=1260009643/r鈥?/a>


I hope this was helpful for you. Good Luck!|||the most expensive u can find of course|||Hey,





there is a pretty good article on this topic, including hockey stick reviews, rankings, pictures, on http://www.icehockeystickguide.com/news/which-stick-should-i-buy-my-son-christmas.|||If you are a goalie get a wooden stick because they don't deflect rebounds as much and absorb the impact of the puck. But if you are a player go with an composite because I think they are lighter, not necessarily more durable though.|||Honestly if i were you i would go with the Easton S17 for one its a nice stick with a nice feel also the Joe Sakic curve is an awesome curve . I had an Bauer 95 with the Malkin curve and i wasn't fully satisfied with it although its a new stick i don't suggest it,i don't have it anymore i snapped it . Also some new sticks is the Bauer X 60 stick is really nice beautiful stick my favorite curve for the Bauer X 60 is Kane but sadly you cant get it with the the STICK-EM grip. Another stick that is new and nice is the Warrior I my self ave an Warrior Dolomite i like it but i know alot of people who don't like it , and alot of people who don't 50/50|||I like composite, because it's the new thing. The Easton 2010 Synergy ST literly just came out like yesterday, I've only been able to find one video of it on YouTube, looks awesome but you might like the Easton S19 or Easton se16 better, they're all awesome sticks. Bauer would be another brand you might consider, I got the x60 and it's the most amazing thing ever, the Warrior Dolomite Spyne %26amp; Double-D are pretty cool along with the CMM U+ Crazy Lite Stick. The CMM really is Crazy Light, feels like nothing.|||If you like a stick without any grip "substance" on it buy a stick like the S15 or S17 or any other stick in that series. They are reliable and last a long time.


If you want one with a grip, most warriors are pretty reliable|||gotta go composite, I've tried warrior and didn't like it, Easton S17 breaks too easily, the se16 is the best stick that Easton makes, I have not used the CCM U+ CL but it feels amazing.|||why buy an S17 when S19s are out? do not buy an easton they have very very weak blades they flex and break very easily. i have never used warrior sticks so i wouldnt know what to tell you on that. the CCM U+ CL (crazy light) is the lightest stick ive ever used in my life. if you are willing to maybe use the warranty a couple of times id go with the ccm.|||I had a whole answer written out, but after checking out the following website that was suggested (www.icehockeystickguide.com/) I must say they have the best answer/advice on this subject. Good luck with whatever you choose!

How do I find out how much my hockey trading cards are worth and what's the best way to go about selling them?

I have a few thousand hockey trading cards from the early 90's and late 80's that I'm looking to get rid of. I'm just wondering how to assess their worth.|||I would check eBay first. They have virtually everything and it will tell you what they are currently being sold for. It is what I did for my 80's basket ball cards.|||Pick yourself up a beckett hockey magazine, they publish hockey card price guides every month. For a more complete guide there is another one (also by beckett I think) that comes out every year and has more cards.





A lot of cards from the early 90's are nearly worthless, for the most part pro-set and score cards are not worth much at all (except the star players cards) Cards from that era that will be worth the most would be rookie cards, so you could have a few good cards (so don't just sell them all for the same price)





You could take the cards into a hobby shop and have someone who know's something about the cards pick out the ones that are worth money, and you could sell them to the shop. They probably would not want the common cards





If you are looking to make money from the commons you could donate them to a hospital. Say you have 1000 common cards, and the price of these cards according to beckett is 10 cents each. If you donate them then you could claim $100 on your taxes as a donation ;)

How does one start a hockey program?

Our local rink does not have a hockey program, but has ice time and is looking for someone to step up. Where would I go to get information regarding setting up a program? I thought maybe starting with hockey skating and skills+drills, then move on to fielding teams dependent on level of players who sign up. This would be a long term project. We're in Illinois, if that makes any difference.|||Contact Community Services/Parks and Recreation in your town and see if they have any information..contact other areas where they have a successful program.|||One must first rub horse poop on his head and wait for inspiration|||start with trying to set up an open ice day where people could show up and try it out and if there is a good turn out go from there

What ice hockey helmet is rated highest for safety?

I am getting back into ice hockey after a head injury, and I would like to purchase the best helmet I can to protect myself. The highest price doesn't mean the best protection. What brands are the best for safety? What features should I look for? I currently have a basic Bauer, child-size large. (I am petite.)|||My recommendation for you would be the Cascade CHX helmet. It is probably the most protective helmet out there with technology specifically designed to prevent concussions and head injuries. It is also pretty easy to find, websites such as hockeymonkey or icewarehouse carry them in stock. You don't win big on style points with this helmet but it does its job. Another alternative is the NikeBauer 8500 helmet, although this helmet probably is not as good as the Cascade in terms of protection. Hope this helps!|||depending how much you have to spend. go look at the eastons. the S9 runs at 60-70 dollars. then the S17 runs at 140 along with the NikeBauer 9500. those are the best that you can pick up at a local pro shop or hockey shop. if you are going to order. order a cascade,

What size hockey jerseys should we wear?

I'm a 21 yo male 5'6 131 lbs


My sister is 15 yo female 5'2 100 lbs





What size hockey jerseys should we be wearing considering we are wearing gear as well? I normally wear medium t shirts and have no idea what she normally wears.|||Don't listen to Justin, he doesn't follow directions very well.





You should wear an adult Large, yes. It will go over your equipment, that's why is has to be a size larger.





As for your sister, she does not need to be wearing an adult large. It's better to have her wear a size larger than her regular t-shirts.|||Adult Large.

How can hockey become a more popular sport?

I play the sport and it seems like most others who play absolutely love it, yet games aren't even shown on ESPN or the major networks until the playoffs for both college and the NHL. The only thing that seems to work are the outdoor games played in football stadiums. Players as incredible as Gretzky also attract attention. In your opinion how can hockey become more popular?|||1st, you get rid of bettman. then you get a well liked person to PROMOTE the game, not RAPE it.





ESPN really, really is a football station. you need a hockey station, and a hockey day, like HNIC for the U.S., where they have "sunday night football".|||They need to have better coverage of the NHL in the United States, especially in the Southern markets. Also they should try having more hockey rinks and arenas in places where hockey is not the norm. If you grow up playing it and seeing it around you, your more likely to watch it. Hockey camps would also be a good idea, or having really famous NHL players visit in schools to spread interest. Providing skates, jerseys, nets etc in contests to kids who can't afford it. There's a lot of things they can do. |||Somebody needs to go into the last month (possibly Malkin) with 75 goals and the possibility of chalenging Gretzkys record. It is alot to ask but would definitely ignite the sport.|||Make everyone attend the high school hockey playoffs in Minnesota. That will turn anyone into a hockey fan.|||4 letters:





ESPN|||Glow puck.|||If you lived in Europe, you wouldn't be asking this question.





Trying to transplant a winter sport, to places that are semi tropical, like Florida, or California, has been hard to do.. Fans are born and grow up watching a sport, mainly due to their Dad's influence, at home. If Dad was a baseball fan, or a basketball fan, you are probably NOT going to be a hockey fan.





A second factor is .......how easy is it to PLAY that sport, in your home town ? If you live in Orlando, or San Bernadino, how many ice rinks are there, for kids to play hockey on ? May be one ?





Now ask that same question in Oslo, or Munich, or Prague, or Moscow, or Toronto ? Lots.





A further problem is the way in which hockey has been marketed in the southern USA. The minor league teams have stupid names, that glorify fighting and vilolence. The owners do stupid things like having dead chickens, for the fans to throw out on the ice. Cheerleaders ? That is so lame.





No one takes the time to TEACH the rules to the new fans, and to educate new fans about the skills that are important in the game, like skating, and shooting the puck. I would make NHL team practices a free admission event, for any one hwo wants to come out and learn about the game, with actual on ice time, with a chance to skate and or handle the puck.





The arena announcers could tell the fans why a penalty was called, in a brief two line explanation. Between periods amateur players could demonstrate skills and demonstrate proper ways to do, for instance, a change on the fly, or properly do a shot block ..





Fans need to be made to feel welcome, and to be entertained, but also to be educated about the finer points of this great game.





Jim B. Toronto.





Still playing at 62.|||theres only one reason why its not popular today....its crap

What rollerblading sports are there that girls can do other than hockey?

I have a friend who loves rollerblading and would like to take it up as a sport, but does not know any other sports she can do other than hockey. She has tried hockey and she hates it. Please help!|||Barrel Racing!!|||who hates hockey? its fun

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How do you do a hockey stop on ice skates?

I play roller hockey and this is my first year of ice hockey. Any suggestions?|||Go to





http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=鈥?/a>





It a great video that teaches you how to do a hockey stop|||One thing I have used to teach kids that seems to work is this:


First, find which leg is is stronger or more stable. Generate some speed and take a turn lifting each leg. Which ever leg you feel more balanced on when you lift the other is your dominate leg.


Now that you know this, you can skate around, lift the weaker leg out in front and turn that leg at an angle with the toes of the raised leg pointed in towards your balancing foot.


Once you do this, practice slowly lowering that lifted leg until it hardly scrapes the ice, this will get you comfortable with the little amount of pressure it takes to slow you down. Most beginners try to dig in way too hard to stop and just end up doing some out of control power turn or falling.


After you get the hang of scraping that foot, you can practice applying more pressure until you learn how to stop with what will be the front foot of your eventual full hockey stop.


Once you get really comfortable with that, I have found that the back leg will start to angle in to match the front foot as your speed and balance increase.


I hope this helps, its much harder to type than show. The best advice I can give no matter what you are trying is to stay in a shoulders over knees over toes posture for the best balance and stride.|||you turn fast perpendicular to the way you where going before|||When you Stop you should have your strong foot behind your front. and it should be like this





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But it would decide on your play. Or the side your stopping on.|||put your strong foot (if you kick lefty then your left foot or righty then right foot) in front sideways and use the inside of the blade......or use your weak foot (the opposite of your strong foot) and trail it behind you again using the inside of the blade|||I find that putting pressure on the toes helps in almost everything skating. It helped me learn how to skate backwards and figured out how to stop that way.

How good do you have to be to make a girls hockey team?

I am trying out for a Tier II U19 hockey team sometime next month. I have only started playing hockey recently, but I really wanted to give it a shot.


That being said, how intense is the competition for these teams? I know they say it's an "elite" level, but what exactly does that mean? Guys, feel free to answer, too, but I assume it's a bit different in girls tryouts.


Any advice/info appreciated.


Thank you!|||doesn't matter, the penguins have no more room|||well, it all depends on how good you are and how good the team is. Just work as hard as you can and give it a shot. But since it's a club I would bet they want you to be pretty fluent in the sport

How come hockey gets more highlight time than basketball?

Is it because the producers are racist ?





When I watch sports highlights, they spend like one hour on the hockey games, reviewing the action that happened every quarter plus a post-game interview, but when it comes to basketball, it's only a couple seconds. Why is that ?|||because basketball doesn't have a lot of variaty. They just choose to show a couple of the best baskets.|||I've noticed this too, i don't know why they do this though, maybe Hockey has more fans.|||What country do you live in??





The NBA has its own show dedicated to basketball. It has its own network dedicated to basketball. College basketball gets more air time than hockey. I don't know what you're watching but that is simply not true what you said.|||i feel the same way


are u in canada?cause hockey is really overrated throughout tv there


it might be because.........im not sure


more people might enjoy hockey compared to basketball and i guess tvs want to show things alot of people will watch|||are you in canada or U.S.? I live in canada and I share that pain. I can only watch highlights after the basketball game(s) are over on the Score. if you live in Canada, it's because more canadians like hockey. for me, I hate hockey, only sports I watch is CFL and NBA and NCAA Basketball|||Are you in Canada?





Take note...we have one NBA team here that doesn't draw flies, and six NHL franchises that sell out every game.

How do you become a faster skater in hockey?

I'm a rep hockey plater.Its not like im not fast or not a good skater, it just seems that i slowed down and am less endured than i was before, any tips?|||Strengthen your legs by running and stay in good shape.|||skate faster|||keep skating until your legs hurt|||Run and skate alot. go to open skates or and exercise and eat good...|||Pylometrics, explosive weight lifting, lotsa ice time.|||Do alot of cardio workouts...it really helps. For example at the begininning of my season this september I felt i was slowing down as well...since then I've been using my elliptical working out 30 mins a day for about 4 out 7 days a week. Whenever you got a chance do some cardio activity, helps alot.





Good luck buddy.|||take about ten steps then glide but take the steps big and far and then glide.|||Get some good wheels from a website and work on your lower body muscles|||next time you are on the ice, grab the crossbar of the net and push it ten strides - carefully note the body motion needed to do this - that is the essence of a powerful stride - after that, listen to "duffman" (the pylos etc.) - technique and explosion, easy, huh|||you would have to strengthen your legs


here are some tips.


-run


-do scwats


-hold the scwat position


- and if your realy serious take all the chairs out of your house!!!|||If you are a rep hockey player you have probably taken Power skating lessons some time in the past. Contact the power skating coach for some follow up exercises. If for some strange reason you haven't taken power skating training take the lessons. If you can't find these in your area contact your local figure skating classes and ask them about them.|||practice alot|||By being a lady and keeping your knees close together and your bum above your ankles!

What is the best roller hockey skate and stick for street hockey?

My boys are 13 and have been playing hockey about two weeks. Nothing serious. Pick up games in the street. One is on his second stick and the others brand new skates are falling apart. I just want to get the right equipment at the right price|||mission roller skates are always a steal, and forr the stick if its nothing serious look for just a plain wooden stick they are the cheapest|||I suggest the missions, or the tour.|||nike bauer skates are my fav. check out hockeygiant.com they have great deals.

What excersises should i do to help my hockey performances?

Im 13 years old, 125 lbs. 5'6 and i want to know some excersises to improve my hockey performance like hitting and slapshots. i currently have a bench with leg excersises, a barbell, lat bar, and weights. and i am just using those.|||You may be a little young for a lot of weight lifting. I say do lots of push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups etc. These are good and will help you gain muscle mass and you won't risk hurting yourself weight lifting. However, if you know how to weight lift properly you could do some basic weight lifting. Don't go overboard and only do what you could handle. Leg exercises are very good, such as squats. Also get the cardio in such as sprints, stationary biking, jump rope, even step ups. Good luck.|||You can build up your muscle a little bit, but really it all comes down to skill.


I've been playing for 8 years, i'm definitely not very muscly, but i have an extremely strong hit and slapshot.





All you need to do is practise the hits, do a tiny bit of muscle build up and let experience do the rest.

How can you tell if hockey tickets are fake?

I am going to buy some hockey tickets (Blues vs. Avalanche in St. Louis) from a guy off craigslist in a few hours. I have never bought hockey tickets before and I am afraid of being scammed or being sold fake tickets. How can you tell? What should I look for?|||If you can get into the arena, they're good. If not they're fugazys

Is there a way to shrink a polyester hockey Jersey?

I have a team Canada hockey jersey that is just too big for me. It was a gift and has my favourte players name and number on it (#9 Kariya for who is interested). I am just wondering if there is anything that I can do to make it shrink a size. Thanks for the help.|||Yes, just wash in hot water until the desired size then dry warm or on delicate cycle only, becareful polyester shrinks pretty quick. Good Luck !|||I was always told medium heat in a dryer would work, but I never tried it myself....sorry couldnt be more help....|||Polyester is a synthetic yarn, and you cannot shrink it. The only way to get it to fit would be for you to grow bigger.