By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Karen_S_Musselman]Karen S Musselman
If you like wearing your favorite team's jerseys, you can get custom hockey jerseys in your team's colors with your own names put on them and look like a pro team wearing NHL replica jerseys while you're out on the ice.
And all you team coaches out there, your players will feel a lot more important sporting some cool custom hockey jerseys when they skate out onto the ice in front of the opposing team and their parents and friends.
This can be a lot more important if you're not on a school team and playing instead for a local ice skating rink or township sponsored ice hockey team.
There are a couple of ways to get custom hockey jerseys made for your team. You can start with NHL replica jerseys and have your own numbers, team name and players names added or you can go with what are called "uncrested" hockey jerseys, which are jerseys with no actual NHL team colors or licensed designs.
Obviously price may be a major consideration, especially if you're a new team just starting out. But there are a few ways you can raise the funds to get some really cool custom hockey jerseys for your team.
Get Sponsors
First, you can find a local sponsor or two and pitch them with the idea of cheap yet widespread advertising. It's also good PR for the company when they're seen as sponsoring a local sports team, especially if it's a youth sport.
Do Fund Raising Activities
The team can do some fund raising stuff like car washes or offer to pass out flyers for a sponsoring team in order to raise some cash themselves or you can ask the parents to chip in a little extra to cover some of the costs of getting custom hockey jerseys for the team.
Uncrested, Plain and Replicas
So what kinds of ice hockey jerseys can you get? Well, you can start with NHL replica jerseys for your team and add your own names and numbers to them. Or most likely if you have a sponsor, you'll be starting from scratch using what are called "uncrested" jerseys where the designs are set and you pick out your own colors. Or you may start with plain jerseys and add your own designs.
If you have a company sponsor or if your team is with your township or school district's athletic club, they may want you to wear their specific colors or add a company logo to jerseys.
There's just a certain feeling your team gets by sporting custom hockey jerseys rather than oversized old T-shirts with hand-stenciled writing on them, or used jerseys from the previous seasons or now-defunct teams that no longer play. And sometimes the jerseys themselves add to a certain attitude and pride out on the ice, especially when you're a new team entering the league.
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Poll Results: Where Should the Ontario Hockey League Expand?
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tom_Samworth]Tom Samworth
In a recent poll, Ontario Hockey League fans were asked where they would like to see the Ontario Hockey League expand. Most potential centres in Ontario have already been tried in the past and have had their franchises shut down or moved. There are others that have the size but are a significant distance away. There are still others that go against the 'Ontario' in Ontario Hockey League and are located out of province.
Like the National Hockey League with Quebec and Winnipeg fighting to regain their franchises, this poll was led by North Bay, a city that had an OHL franchise from 1982 to 2002 before losing the club to Saginaw. The Centennials originally began as the St. Catherines Falcons in 1943, became the TeePees the Blackhawks before moving to Niagara Falls to play as one of the versions of the Niagara Falls Flyers.
Here are the results of the poll:
North Bay, Ontario - 21% - I have to agree. The North Bay / Sudbury rivalry needs to be restored.
Buffalo, New York - 13% - This one has been speculated about for years. It would be nice for the Erie Otters to have a close rival. The question is, are there enough fans on the Ontario side of the Niagara Peninsula to support the IceDogs, Buffalo Sabres and a new OHL franchise?? (sarcastic, but true...)
Thunder Bay, Ontario - 10% - The 'metropolis' of the north, Thunder Bay has the facilities and has hosted Junior A hockey before in the form of a USHL team. Of course, a team in Thunder Bay would bring a whole new level of travel for the OHL and could even usher in the need for chartered flights over the traditional bus ride.
Cornwall, Ontario - 10% - Tied with Thunder Bay, Cornwall has, of course, been in the Ontario Hockey League before. The Royals had a short but successful stint in the OHL before becoming the Sarnia Sting by way of the Newmarket Royals. Cornwall is such a great fit for the 401 corridor rivalry that starts in Oshawa and passes through Belleville and Kingston. Not to mention, being close to the nation's capital would also create a great rivalry with the rel=nofollow [http://www.ohlalumnicentral.com/ottawa-67s/]Ottawa 67's.
Hamilton, Ontario - 9% - Thanks for the enthusiasm, Hamilton fans, but what makes anyone think that trying one more OHL franchise in the Steel City will be successful this time? If Hamilton does ever get another OHL franchise, though, I hope the resurrect the Fincups name!
Brantford, Ontario - 9% - They had the Alexanders. They had Bob Probert. They have a marginally adequate facility right beside a casino. Maybe. Just maybe.
Chatham, Ontario - 5% - I seem to remember a lot of talk, years ago, about putting a team in Chatham - Hunter brothers before they bought the Knights? I'd have to assume that the Memorial Arena's 2,500 capacity might be the problem.
Newmarket, Ontario - 5% - The Barrie Colts didn't exist when the Royals were in Newmarket. Wouldn't that be an awesome rivalry?
Toronto, Ontario (Ricoh Coliseum) - 4% - Let's be realistic. Who is willing to pay $20 to park for an OHL game?
Toledo, Ohio - 3% - Just thought I'd throw it out there...
Timmins, Ontario - 3% - Reaching Timmins after the long drive through nothingness from Sudbury is almost a surreal event for a first timer. No metropolis, but it is a bit of a shock to find 45,000 inhabitants in the middle of nowhere. With the main arena only seating 1400 or so, there would have to be some new digs. Still, you've got to think an OHL team would be the main attraction in this burg.
The poll was open to 'other' responses. There were the usual crazy responses like Atlanta, Georgia; Cold Lake, Alberta and Salt Lake City, Utah. Other responses were pretty good. Ajax, Ontario - Syracuse, New York - Niagara Falls (Ontario or New York wasn't specified) - Utica, New York and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Tom is the author of http://www.ohlalumnicentral.com/ (OHL Alumni Central). OHL Alumni Central is a daily updated blog featuring graduates of the Ontario Hockey League and their careers in professional hockey after leaving the OHL.
The centrepiece of ohlalumnicentral.com is the OHL Alumni Big List. The Big List is an on-going database of the whereabouts of all the active OHL grads.
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In a recent poll, Ontario Hockey League fans were asked where they would like to see the Ontario Hockey League expand. Most potential centres in Ontario have already been tried in the past and have had their franchises shut down or moved. There are others that have the size but are a significant distance away. There are still others that go against the 'Ontario' in Ontario Hockey League and are located out of province.
Like the National Hockey League with Quebec and Winnipeg fighting to regain their franchises, this poll was led by North Bay, a city that had an OHL franchise from 1982 to 2002 before losing the club to Saginaw. The Centennials originally began as the St. Catherines Falcons in 1943, became the TeePees the Blackhawks before moving to Niagara Falls to play as one of the versions of the Niagara Falls Flyers.
Here are the results of the poll:
North Bay, Ontario - 21% - I have to agree. The North Bay / Sudbury rivalry needs to be restored.
Buffalo, New York - 13% - This one has been speculated about for years. It would be nice for the Erie Otters to have a close rival. The question is, are there enough fans on the Ontario side of the Niagara Peninsula to support the IceDogs, Buffalo Sabres and a new OHL franchise?? (sarcastic, but true...)
Thunder Bay, Ontario - 10% - The 'metropolis' of the north, Thunder Bay has the facilities and has hosted Junior A hockey before in the form of a USHL team. Of course, a team in Thunder Bay would bring a whole new level of travel for the OHL and could even usher in the need for chartered flights over the traditional bus ride.
Cornwall, Ontario - 10% - Tied with Thunder Bay, Cornwall has, of course, been in the Ontario Hockey League before. The Royals had a short but successful stint in the OHL before becoming the Sarnia Sting by way of the Newmarket Royals. Cornwall is such a great fit for the 401 corridor rivalry that starts in Oshawa and passes through Belleville and Kingston. Not to mention, being close to the nation's capital would also create a great rivalry with the rel=nofollow [http://www.ohlalumnicentral.com/ottawa-67s/]Ottawa 67's.
Hamilton, Ontario - 9% - Thanks for the enthusiasm, Hamilton fans, but what makes anyone think that trying one more OHL franchise in the Steel City will be successful this time? If Hamilton does ever get another OHL franchise, though, I hope the resurrect the Fincups name!
Brantford, Ontario - 9% - They had the Alexanders. They had Bob Probert. They have a marginally adequate facility right beside a casino. Maybe. Just maybe.
Chatham, Ontario - 5% - I seem to remember a lot of talk, years ago, about putting a team in Chatham - Hunter brothers before they bought the Knights? I'd have to assume that the Memorial Arena's 2,500 capacity might be the problem.
Newmarket, Ontario - 5% - The Barrie Colts didn't exist when the Royals were in Newmarket. Wouldn't that be an awesome rivalry?
Toronto, Ontario (Ricoh Coliseum) - 4% - Let's be realistic. Who is willing to pay $20 to park for an OHL game?
Toledo, Ohio - 3% - Just thought I'd throw it out there...
Timmins, Ontario - 3% - Reaching Timmins after the long drive through nothingness from Sudbury is almost a surreal event for a first timer. No metropolis, but it is a bit of a shock to find 45,000 inhabitants in the middle of nowhere. With the main arena only seating 1400 or so, there would have to be some new digs. Still, you've got to think an OHL team would be the main attraction in this burg.
The poll was open to 'other' responses. There were the usual crazy responses like Atlanta, Georgia; Cold Lake, Alberta and Salt Lake City, Utah. Other responses were pretty good. Ajax, Ontario - Syracuse, New York - Niagara Falls (Ontario or New York wasn't specified) - Utica, New York and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Tom is the author of http://www.ohlalumnicentral.com/ (OHL Alumni Central). OHL Alumni Central is a daily updated blog featuring graduates of the Ontario Hockey League and their careers in professional hockey after leaving the OHL.
The centrepiece of ohlalumnicentral.com is the OHL Alumni Big List. The Big List is an on-going database of the whereabouts of all the active OHL grads.
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
The Introduction of Ice Hockey
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Susan_Crystalwang]Susan Crystalwang
Ice hockey is a team sport, which is played on ice. We often see that skaters use sticks to direct a puck into the opposing team's goal. The sport is one of the four major North American professional sports and a fast-paced physical sport, which is popular in areas that are very cold for natural reason, such as Canada, the northern United States, a number of European countries and so on. The National Hockey League is the highest level for men, worldwide and the game enjoys a large of popularity.
At the beginning, there is an evidence of an ancient hockey-like game in oral histories and European immigrants brought various versions of hockey-like games to Canada. As it is, it seems to have been adapted for icy conditions, while the game's origins may lie any other place. Montreal is at the center of the development of the modern sport of ice hockey. In Europe, it is believed that the Oxford University Ice Hockey Club was set up to play the first Ice Hockey Varsity Match against the traditional rival in Cambridge, although this is not noted. At last, the match was won by the Oxford Dark Blues, 6-0, which is of the oldest hockey rivalry in history.
The initial photographs are made in 1895. There are almost a hundred teams in Montreal alone and the leagues throughout Canada by the year of 1893. A similar sport had been popular in the United Stated during the time called ice polo. In 1896, the first ice hockey league was formed in the US. Then the sport was brought to Europe. The league was founded to control the international competitions in 1908 and the first European championships were won by the United Kingdom in 1910. The league became the International Ice Hockey Federation in the mid-20th century.
Since the sport is severe, the players take part in training with rel=nofollow [http://www.andnfljerseys.com]authentic hockey jerseys the injuries can hardly be avoided. Protective equipment is highly needed for competitive situations. The sport is a full contact sport and carries a high risk of injuries, so we should make good efforts to protect ourselves. Now that we like the sport, we also need to comply with the rules of the sport, as it is, the environment of the sport become better and better. What is more, the association of the sport should make something as could as possible to protect their players and the sport of ice hockey could continue for ever.
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Ice hockey is a team sport, which is played on ice. We often see that skaters use sticks to direct a puck into the opposing team's goal. The sport is one of the four major North American professional sports and a fast-paced physical sport, which is popular in areas that are very cold for natural reason, such as Canada, the northern United States, a number of European countries and so on. The National Hockey League is the highest level for men, worldwide and the game enjoys a large of popularity.
At the beginning, there is an evidence of an ancient hockey-like game in oral histories and European immigrants brought various versions of hockey-like games to Canada. As it is, it seems to have been adapted for icy conditions, while the game's origins may lie any other place. Montreal is at the center of the development of the modern sport of ice hockey. In Europe, it is believed that the Oxford University Ice Hockey Club was set up to play the first Ice Hockey Varsity Match against the traditional rival in Cambridge, although this is not noted. At last, the match was won by the Oxford Dark Blues, 6-0, which is of the oldest hockey rivalry in history.
The initial photographs are made in 1895. There are almost a hundred teams in Montreal alone and the leagues throughout Canada by the year of 1893. A similar sport had been popular in the United Stated during the time called ice polo. In 1896, the first ice hockey league was formed in the US. Then the sport was brought to Europe. The league was founded to control the international competitions in 1908 and the first European championships were won by the United Kingdom in 1910. The league became the International Ice Hockey Federation in the mid-20th century.
Since the sport is severe, the players take part in training with rel=nofollow [http://www.andnfljerseys.com]authentic hockey jerseys the injuries can hardly be avoided. Protective equipment is highly needed for competitive situations. The sport is a full contact sport and carries a high risk of injuries, so we should make good efforts to protect ourselves. Now that we like the sport, we also need to comply with the rules of the sport, as it is, the environment of the sport become better and better. What is more, the association of the sport should make something as could as possible to protect their players and the sport of ice hockey could continue for ever.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
3 Broad Street Bullies In The Hockey Hall Of Fame
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tom_Samworth]Tom Samworth
In only their seventh and eighth years of existence, the Philadelphia Flyers established themselves as repeat Stanley Cup champions. The Flyers were the first of the post "Original Six" teams to win the holy grail of the National Hockey League.
While they were winning Stanley Cups, the Flyers were well known as the "Broad Street Bullies" due to their somewhat shamefully rough style of hockey. Through all the fighting and brawling, there was some great hockey to be played, as well.
Unlike the Montreal Canadiens dynasty that would sandwich Philadelphia's two Stanley Cup wins in 1973-74 and 1974-75, only three Flyers would go on to become members of the Hockey Hall of Fame. By contrast, there are several members of those Montreal teams in the Hall.
Bobby Clarke was the leader of the Flyers during their Stanley Cup years. Clarke was the seventeenth overall pick in the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft. He played his entire NHL career with Philadelphia from 1969-70 to 1983-84. During his career, Clarke had three 100+ point seasons, capped off at 119 in 1975-76. He won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player on three occasions and is one of only eight hockey players to win the Lou Marsh Award as Canada's top male athlete.
Bobby remains the Philadelphia Flyers all-time leader in games played, assists, points, +/- and shorthanded points. His career +/- is still good for fifth all-time in the National Hockey League. Clarke was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1987.
rel=nofollow [http://www.vintagehockeycardsreport.com/bernie-parent-rookie-card/]Bernie Parent made a homecoming to the Flyers in 1973-74 after nearly three years away. He didn't disappoint, backstopping the team to their first Stanley Cup. In both of Philadelphia's Stanley Cup victories, Parent was selected the winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy. Bernie remained in the Flyers nets until an eye injury ended his career during the 1978-79 season. Bernie Parent entered the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1984.
Bill Barber was taken by the Flyers seventh overall in the 1972 NHL Amateur Draft after a stellar major junior career with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey Association. In 1972-73, Barber was in the running for the Calder Trophy as the NHL's top rookie but lost out to Steve Vickers of the New York Rangers.
Barber played his entire NHL career with the Flyers, retiring with Bobby Clarke at the end of the 1983-84 season. Bill's highest producing season came in 1975-76 when he scored fifty goals and totalled 112 points.
Tom is the author of http://www.vintagehockeycardsreport.com (Vintage Hockey Cards Report). Vintage Hockey Cards Report provides information on a wide range of vintage hockey cards and the players that appear on them. One focus is to provide a real eBay pricing guide based on the winning bids of vintage hockey cards on eBay auctions.
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In only their seventh and eighth years of existence, the Philadelphia Flyers established themselves as repeat Stanley Cup champions. The Flyers were the first of the post "Original Six" teams to win the holy grail of the National Hockey League.
While they were winning Stanley Cups, the Flyers were well known as the "Broad Street Bullies" due to their somewhat shamefully rough style of hockey. Through all the fighting and brawling, there was some great hockey to be played, as well.
Unlike the Montreal Canadiens dynasty that would sandwich Philadelphia's two Stanley Cup wins in 1973-74 and 1974-75, only three Flyers would go on to become members of the Hockey Hall of Fame. By contrast, there are several members of those Montreal teams in the Hall.
Bobby Clarke was the leader of the Flyers during their Stanley Cup years. Clarke was the seventeenth overall pick in the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft. He played his entire NHL career with Philadelphia from 1969-70 to 1983-84. During his career, Clarke had three 100+ point seasons, capped off at 119 in 1975-76. He won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player on three occasions and is one of only eight hockey players to win the Lou Marsh Award as Canada's top male athlete.
Bobby remains the Philadelphia Flyers all-time leader in games played, assists, points, +/- and shorthanded points. His career +/- is still good for fifth all-time in the National Hockey League. Clarke was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1987.
rel=nofollow [http://www.vintagehockeycardsreport.com/bernie-parent-rookie-card/]Bernie Parent made a homecoming to the Flyers in 1973-74 after nearly three years away. He didn't disappoint, backstopping the team to their first Stanley Cup. In both of Philadelphia's Stanley Cup victories, Parent was selected the winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy. Bernie remained in the Flyers nets until an eye injury ended his career during the 1978-79 season. Bernie Parent entered the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1984.
Bill Barber was taken by the Flyers seventh overall in the 1972 NHL Amateur Draft after a stellar major junior career with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey Association. In 1972-73, Barber was in the running for the Calder Trophy as the NHL's top rookie but lost out to Steve Vickers of the New York Rangers.
Barber played his entire NHL career with the Flyers, retiring with Bobby Clarke at the end of the 1983-84 season. Bill's highest producing season came in 1975-76 when he scored fifty goals and totalled 112 points.
Tom is the author of http://www.vintagehockeycardsreport.com (Vintage Hockey Cards Report). Vintage Hockey Cards Report provides information on a wide range of vintage hockey cards and the players that appear on them. One focus is to provide a real eBay pricing guide based on the winning bids of vintage hockey cards on eBay auctions.
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Sunday, January 22, 2012
Wayne Gretzky Is Worth Pennies Compared To These
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tom_Samworth]Tom Samworth
The vintage baseball card collecting community has Honus Wagner. The 1909 Honus Wagner baseball card produced by the Piedmont Cigarette Company is the most rare and valuable in existence. It is believed that there are only sixty of these cards in the world and they have sold for millions.
What is the most valuable hockey card available? Where the Wagner card gets international headlines every time one is sold, very few collectors actually know what is the highest valued hockey card. The card doesn't quite light up auction houses for millions like the Honus Wagner card, but valued at $20,000 by Beckett hockey, it's not a bad price for a thin old cut of cardboard.
Over the past few decades, considerable attention has been doted upon O-Pee-Chee's #18 in the 1979-80 series. Of course, this is Wayne Gretzky's rookie card. The card is currently valued at around $800.00 and has reached well over $1,000 in the past. Recently, the card sold for a hockey record of $80,000 at auction. Top grade unauthorized reprints that have found their way onto the collectibles market have skewed the value of the original card.
Around 13 years before the Gretzky card came out, a set was sold by Topps that included the rookie card of, by some considered to be the best blue liner to ever play hockey, Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins. This card, with the front in the image of an old style television screen, was the 1966-67 Topps #35. The card is currently valued at $3,000 by Beckett in mint condition.
The rookie cards of two of hockey's other greats are also valued at the $3,000 mark. Chicago Black Hawks and Winnipeg Jets legend, Bobby Hull's first card was the 1958-59 Topps #66. Seven years before the Hull card came out, the 1951-52 Parkhurst #66 featured rel=nofollow [http://www.vintagehockeycardsreport.com/gordie-howe-rookie-card/]Gordie Howe rookie card with the Detroit Red Wings. This was the first year that hockey cards were produced on a regular yearly basis and marked a return to hockey cards after no production for eleven years. Ironically, the 1988-89 Brett Hull O-Pee-Chee rookie card was also number 66.
In fact, the first known hockey cards were produced in 1910-11. The early cards were produced by tobacco companies and were generally much smaller than today's standard size. The following year, the set showcased the great Georges Vezina in his rookie season with the Montreal Canadiens. Vezina, of course, is the goaltender that the NHL's Vezina Trophy is named after. Vezina's rookie card is valued at a cool $6,000.
From Vezina's card, we take a huge jump to the next highest valued card. Harry Oliver played 16 seasons in the NHL from 1926-27 to 1936-37 with the
Boston Bruins and the New York Americans. Oliver was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1967. His first card was produced in 1933-34 as part of the V129 set. Since this had been the first year after a nine year absense for hockey cards, Harry's, like most all other players, was a rookie card. Oliver's was short printed. Because of this, the card is very rare today and is valued at $15,000.
Bert "Pig Iron" Corbeau is not a well-known name. Yet, Corbeau's 1923-24 V145-1 #25 hockey card is the most valuable hockey card in the world. Corbeau had a ten year NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens, Hamilton Tigers and Toronto St. Pats (predecessor to the Maple Leafs) from 1917-18 to 1926-27. He was part of the Montreal Canadiens first Stanley Cup winning team, the first player to play for both Montreal and Toronto during his career and the first player to record 100 penalty minutes in one season. Corbeau's rookie card from 1923-24 is valued at $20,000 but expect to pay much more if one can be found for sale.
Tom is the author of http://www.vintagehockeycardsreport.com (Vintage Hockey Cards Report). Vintage Hockey Cards Report provides information on a wide range of vintage hockey cards and the players that appear on them. One focus is to provide a real eBay pricing guide based on the winning bids of vintage hockey cards on eBay auctions.
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The vintage baseball card collecting community has Honus Wagner. The 1909 Honus Wagner baseball card produced by the Piedmont Cigarette Company is the most rare and valuable in existence. It is believed that there are only sixty of these cards in the world and they have sold for millions.
What is the most valuable hockey card available? Where the Wagner card gets international headlines every time one is sold, very few collectors actually know what is the highest valued hockey card. The card doesn't quite light up auction houses for millions like the Honus Wagner card, but valued at $20,000 by Beckett hockey, it's not a bad price for a thin old cut of cardboard.
Over the past few decades, considerable attention has been doted upon O-Pee-Chee's #18 in the 1979-80 series. Of course, this is Wayne Gretzky's rookie card. The card is currently valued at around $800.00 and has reached well over $1,000 in the past. Recently, the card sold for a hockey record of $80,000 at auction. Top grade unauthorized reprints that have found their way onto the collectibles market have skewed the value of the original card.
Around 13 years before the Gretzky card came out, a set was sold by Topps that included the rookie card of, by some considered to be the best blue liner to ever play hockey, Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins. This card, with the front in the image of an old style television screen, was the 1966-67 Topps #35. The card is currently valued at $3,000 by Beckett in mint condition.
The rookie cards of two of hockey's other greats are also valued at the $3,000 mark. Chicago Black Hawks and Winnipeg Jets legend, Bobby Hull's first card was the 1958-59 Topps #66. Seven years before the Hull card came out, the 1951-52 Parkhurst #66 featured rel=nofollow [http://www.vintagehockeycardsreport.com/gordie-howe-rookie-card/]Gordie Howe rookie card with the Detroit Red Wings. This was the first year that hockey cards were produced on a regular yearly basis and marked a return to hockey cards after no production for eleven years. Ironically, the 1988-89 Brett Hull O-Pee-Chee rookie card was also number 66.
In fact, the first known hockey cards were produced in 1910-11. The early cards were produced by tobacco companies and were generally much smaller than today's standard size. The following year, the set showcased the great Georges Vezina in his rookie season with the Montreal Canadiens. Vezina, of course, is the goaltender that the NHL's Vezina Trophy is named after. Vezina's rookie card is valued at a cool $6,000.
From Vezina's card, we take a huge jump to the next highest valued card. Harry Oliver played 16 seasons in the NHL from 1926-27 to 1936-37 with the
Boston Bruins and the New York Americans. Oliver was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1967. His first card was produced in 1933-34 as part of the V129 set. Since this had been the first year after a nine year absense for hockey cards, Harry's, like most all other players, was a rookie card. Oliver's was short printed. Because of this, the card is very rare today and is valued at $15,000.
Bert "Pig Iron" Corbeau is not a well-known name. Yet, Corbeau's 1923-24 V145-1 #25 hockey card is the most valuable hockey card in the world. Corbeau had a ten year NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens, Hamilton Tigers and Toronto St. Pats (predecessor to the Maple Leafs) from 1917-18 to 1926-27. He was part of the Montreal Canadiens first Stanley Cup winning team, the first player to play for both Montreal and Toronto during his career and the first player to record 100 penalty minutes in one season. Corbeau's rookie card from 1923-24 is valued at $20,000 but expect to pay much more if one can be found for sale.
Tom is the author of http://www.vintagehockeycardsreport.com (Vintage Hockey Cards Report). Vintage Hockey Cards Report provides information on a wide range of vintage hockey cards and the players that appear on them. One focus is to provide a real eBay pricing guide based on the winning bids of vintage hockey cards on eBay auctions.
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Friday, January 20, 2012
5 PCHL Hollywood Wolves to Play Over 100 NHL Games
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tom_Samworth]Tom Samworth
The Hollywood Wolves were a professional hockey team that existed in the Pacific Coast Hockey League for just three seasons from 1944-45 to 1946-47. The Wolves had a loose affiliation with the American Hockey League's Pittsburgh Hornets who, in turn, were the primary affiliate of the National Hockey League's Toronto Maple Leafs.
Over their three years of existence in the PCHL, the Hollywood Wolves had twelve players who had either played in the NHL before or after their stint in Hollywood. Of those twelve players, just five played more than 100 career NHL games.
Oscar "Ossie" Asmundson played fifteen games with the Hollywood Wolves in 1944-45. Asmundson was at the end of his professional hockey career and his games with the Wolves were his last. Oscar played his first NHL games in 1932-33 with the New York Rangers. Over his NHL career, he played 111 regular season games with the Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Eagles, New York Americans and Montreal Canadiens. Asmundson scored one more point (35) in his fifteen games with the Hollywood Wolves than in all of his 111 NHL games.
Bob Gracie played sixteen games with the Wolves in 1945-46 and just two in 1946-47. During both those two seasons, Gracie was also the head coach of the team. His NHL career began in 1930-31 with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Bob played a total of 378 regular season and 33 playoff games in the NHL. Along with Toronto, Gracie also played for the Boston Bruins, New York American, Montreal Maroons, Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Black Hawks.
Like Asmundson and Gracie, Tommy Anderson played for the Hollywood Wolves in the twilight of his career. Anderson played one season with the Wolves, 1946-47, appearing in 60 games and contributing 31 points from the blue line. Anderson's NHL career began in 1934-35 with the Detroit Red Wings. He played a total of 319 regular season and 16 playoff games in the NHL with Detroit, and the New York / Brooklyn Americans. In 1941-42, Anderson was awarded with the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player. That season, Tommy contributed 41 points in 48 games for the Brooklyn Americans in an era when defensemen were seldom involved in the offense.
Perhaps the most famous member of the Hollywood Wolves, rel=nofollow [http://www.vintagehockeycardsreport.com/bill-barilko-1951-52-parkhurst/]Bill Barilko played with the team in 1945-46 and most of 1946-47. Barilko was a standout defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1946-47 to 1950-51. During his five years with the Maple Leafs, the team won the Stanley Cup on four occasions. In his final season, Barilko was responsible for the overtime series winning goal against the Montreal Canadiens. Bill lost his life in a plane crash in the summer of 1951. Barilko's career was cut short at 252 regular season and 47 playoff games in the NHL. Without a doubt, if not for the tragic accident, Bill would have had a long and illustrious career most likely culminating in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Lloyd Klein played twenty years of professional, starting in 1928-29. He played for Hollywood in 1945-46, scoring 24 goals in just 33 games. Klein played in 169 NHL games with the Bruins and New York Americans.
Tom is the author of http://www.vintagehockeycardsreport.com (Vintage Hockey Cards Report). Vintage Hockey Cards Report provides information on a wide range of vintage hockey cards and the players that appear on them. One focus is to provide a real eBay pricing guide based on the winning bids of vintage hockey cards on eBay auctions.
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The Hollywood Wolves were a professional hockey team that existed in the Pacific Coast Hockey League for just three seasons from 1944-45 to 1946-47. The Wolves had a loose affiliation with the American Hockey League's Pittsburgh Hornets who, in turn, were the primary affiliate of the National Hockey League's Toronto Maple Leafs.
Over their three years of existence in the PCHL, the Hollywood Wolves had twelve players who had either played in the NHL before or after their stint in Hollywood. Of those twelve players, just five played more than 100 career NHL games.
Oscar "Ossie" Asmundson played fifteen games with the Hollywood Wolves in 1944-45. Asmundson was at the end of his professional hockey career and his games with the Wolves were his last. Oscar played his first NHL games in 1932-33 with the New York Rangers. Over his NHL career, he played 111 regular season games with the Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Eagles, New York Americans and Montreal Canadiens. Asmundson scored one more point (35) in his fifteen games with the Hollywood Wolves than in all of his 111 NHL games.
Bob Gracie played sixteen games with the Wolves in 1945-46 and just two in 1946-47. During both those two seasons, Gracie was also the head coach of the team. His NHL career began in 1930-31 with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Bob played a total of 378 regular season and 33 playoff games in the NHL. Along with Toronto, Gracie also played for the Boston Bruins, New York American, Montreal Maroons, Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Black Hawks.
Like Asmundson and Gracie, Tommy Anderson played for the Hollywood Wolves in the twilight of his career. Anderson played one season with the Wolves, 1946-47, appearing in 60 games and contributing 31 points from the blue line. Anderson's NHL career began in 1934-35 with the Detroit Red Wings. He played a total of 319 regular season and 16 playoff games in the NHL with Detroit, and the New York / Brooklyn Americans. In 1941-42, Anderson was awarded with the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player. That season, Tommy contributed 41 points in 48 games for the Brooklyn Americans in an era when defensemen were seldom involved in the offense.
Perhaps the most famous member of the Hollywood Wolves, rel=nofollow [http://www.vintagehockeycardsreport.com/bill-barilko-1951-52-parkhurst/]Bill Barilko played with the team in 1945-46 and most of 1946-47. Barilko was a standout defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1946-47 to 1950-51. During his five years with the Maple Leafs, the team won the Stanley Cup on four occasions. In his final season, Barilko was responsible for the overtime series winning goal against the Montreal Canadiens. Bill lost his life in a plane crash in the summer of 1951. Barilko's career was cut short at 252 regular season and 47 playoff games in the NHL. Without a doubt, if not for the tragic accident, Bill would have had a long and illustrious career most likely culminating in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Lloyd Klein played twenty years of professional, starting in 1928-29. He played for Hollywood in 1945-46, scoring 24 goals in just 33 games. Klein played in 169 NHL games with the Bruins and New York Americans.
Tom is the author of http://www.vintagehockeycardsreport.com (Vintage Hockey Cards Report). Vintage Hockey Cards Report provides information on a wide range of vintage hockey cards and the players that appear on them. One focus is to provide a real eBay pricing guide based on the winning bids of vintage hockey cards on eBay auctions.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
The Face Off In Hockey
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Braden_White]Braden White
Ever since the dawn of man, nothing has riled the blood above all else involving a standoff. Two men starring down each other in a battle of strength and endurance, designed to determine a victor. The strongest, fastest, most highly trained will be the one which leaves the victor. This is exactly what every hockey face off is similar to.
Every hockey game begins with this scenario; both teams select their finest warrior to go and do battle to ensure that his or her team to gain the initial edge. The whole process of a face off takes a lot less than ten seconds, but it's important, because as in all sports, controlling the ball or in this case the puck is amongst the fundamentals for victory.
If you've ever watched or played in a hockey game you know that not only do the two players involved in the face of jockey for position, but every other player on the ice does as well. Each person pushing and shoving attempting to gain a slight advantage of their opponent, anything that may benefit the team, the strength is incredible.
Then along at the exact right moment the referee lowers the puck and the fight for supremacy starts. There are one to one battles taking place all around the ice, body checks, hip checks, ice flying throughout the air and hitting players with a backlash. There's nothing like competition to make an athlete's blood boil.
All of this extreme action started with a very simple face off at center ice. One team gained the first advantage and now the game plays on, the best part of hockey may be the speed of the action, and with the first face off till the final buzzer the action never halts.Picture if that had been you standing at center ice waiting for the puck to drop, could you handle it? Of course you say yes, however do you really believe you can go one on one with somebody on skates, as well as on ice? Blood, sweat, and tears moving never taking your eye off the challenger, awaiting that exact instant to make your move.
No other sport starts with a face off like hockey it is one of the things that make it unique. The face off let's its player go back to their natural instincts of a fight for domination, and hockey manages to do it at a pace like hardly any other sport.
So the next time you want to strap up your skates and play hockey, do not forget also to put your game face on. Lining up parallel from another player will give you the adrenalin you need; the game face will give the intimidation element, to win your hockey face off.
I'm a former former professional Hockey Player. I've been writing articles on the topic of Hockey for about 3 years now and I am enjoying every minute of it. Being able to share the knowledge of my former experiences is comforting. I also have a website which I publish my various articles on, [http://www.hockeydrills.info/]http://www.hockeydrills.info/.
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Ever since the dawn of man, nothing has riled the blood above all else involving a standoff. Two men starring down each other in a battle of strength and endurance, designed to determine a victor. The strongest, fastest, most highly trained will be the one which leaves the victor. This is exactly what every hockey face off is similar to.
Every hockey game begins with this scenario; both teams select their finest warrior to go and do battle to ensure that his or her team to gain the initial edge. The whole process of a face off takes a lot less than ten seconds, but it's important, because as in all sports, controlling the ball or in this case the puck is amongst the fundamentals for victory.
If you've ever watched or played in a hockey game you know that not only do the two players involved in the face of jockey for position, but every other player on the ice does as well. Each person pushing and shoving attempting to gain a slight advantage of their opponent, anything that may benefit the team, the strength is incredible.
Then along at the exact right moment the referee lowers the puck and the fight for supremacy starts. There are one to one battles taking place all around the ice, body checks, hip checks, ice flying throughout the air and hitting players with a backlash. There's nothing like competition to make an athlete's blood boil.
All of this extreme action started with a very simple face off at center ice. One team gained the first advantage and now the game plays on, the best part of hockey may be the speed of the action, and with the first face off till the final buzzer the action never halts.Picture if that had been you standing at center ice waiting for the puck to drop, could you handle it? Of course you say yes, however do you really believe you can go one on one with somebody on skates, as well as on ice? Blood, sweat, and tears moving never taking your eye off the challenger, awaiting that exact instant to make your move.
No other sport starts with a face off like hockey it is one of the things that make it unique. The face off let's its player go back to their natural instincts of a fight for domination, and hockey manages to do it at a pace like hardly any other sport.
So the next time you want to strap up your skates and play hockey, do not forget also to put your game face on. Lining up parallel from another player will give you the adrenalin you need; the game face will give the intimidation element, to win your hockey face off.
I'm a former former professional Hockey Player. I've been writing articles on the topic of Hockey for about 3 years now and I am enjoying every minute of it. Being able to share the knowledge of my former experiences is comforting. I also have a website which I publish my various articles on, [http://www.hockeydrills.info/]http://www.hockeydrills.info/.
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Monday, January 16, 2012
3 Sudbury Wolves Retired Numbers
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tom_Samworth]Tom Samworth
The Sudbury Wolves began play as an Ontario major junior hockey team for the 1972-73 season. The Wolves were the reincarnation of the Niagara Falls Flyers, a team that was once the Barrie Flyers. Since then, the team has been to the Robertson Cup finals just twice and has yet to win the championship.
The Sudbury Wolves have retired the numbers of three players. All three played within the short time span between 1973 and 1979.
Number 6 is retired by the Wolves for Randy Carlyle. Better known now as the head coach of the NHL's Anaheim Ducks, Carlyle played three years in Sudbury from 1973-74 to 1975-76. He was an OMJHL All-Star in his final season, scoring 15 goals, assisting on 67 for a total of 83 points from the blue line in just 60 games.
Randy Carlyle was a second round pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1976 NHL Amateur Draft, 30thoverall. He was also a seventh overall pick of the Cincinnati Stingers in the WHA Amateur Draft but chose the NHL route. Carlyle played in the National Hockey League from 1976-77 to 1992-93 with Toronto, Pittsburgh Penguins and Winnipeg Jets. He won the Norris Trophy as the league's top defenseman in 1980-81 while contributing 83 points for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Carlyle played a total of 1055 regular season games, only one of two players from the 1976 amateur draft that would see 1000 games. Bernie Federko was the other to accomplish the feat. Randy has been head coach of the Anaheim Ducks since 2005-06, winning the Stanley Cup in just his second season.
Number 10 is retired for hometown boy, Ron Duguay. Duguay played for the rel=nofollow [http://www.ohlalumnicentral.com/sudbury-wolves/]Sudbury Wolves for four seasons from 1973-74 to 1976-77. His top season with Sudbury came in 1975-76 when he totalled 134 points. That total was good for seventh in the league. His 92 assists from that season still stand today as a single season team record. He helped the team to the Robertson Cup finals that season where they lost to the Hamilton Fincups.
The following season, his numbers dropped to 109 points but the New York Rangers liked what they saw, selecting Duguay 13thoverall in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft. The Winnipeg Jets selected him third overall in the 1976 WHA Amateur Draft. Ron played in the NHL from 1977-78 to 1988-89 with the Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings.
Number 17 is retired in honour of Mike Foligno. Mike played four seasons with the Wolves from 1975-76 to 1978-79. His top numbers came in his final season when he scored 65 goals and totalled 150 points. The 150 points remains a team single season record.
The Detroit Red Wings took Foligno third overall in the 1979 NHL Amateur Draft. Mike played over 1000 NHL regular season games from 1979-80 to 1993-94 with Detroit, the Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers.
Foligno coached the Sudbury Wolves from 2003-04 to 2009-10. He joined former Sudbury teammate Randy Carlyle behind the Anaheim Ducks bench this past season as the assistant coach.
Tom is the author of http://www.ohlalumnicentral.com/ (OHL Alumni Central). OHL Alumni Central is a daily updated blog featuring graduates of the Ontario Hockey League and their careers in professional hockey after leaving the OHL.
The centrepiece of ohlalumnicentral.com is the OHL Alumni Big List. The Big List is an on-going database of the whereabouts of all the active OHL grads.
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The Sudbury Wolves began play as an Ontario major junior hockey team for the 1972-73 season. The Wolves were the reincarnation of the Niagara Falls Flyers, a team that was once the Barrie Flyers. Since then, the team has been to the Robertson Cup finals just twice and has yet to win the championship.
The Sudbury Wolves have retired the numbers of three players. All three played within the short time span between 1973 and 1979.
Number 6 is retired by the Wolves for Randy Carlyle. Better known now as the head coach of the NHL's Anaheim Ducks, Carlyle played three years in Sudbury from 1973-74 to 1975-76. He was an OMJHL All-Star in his final season, scoring 15 goals, assisting on 67 for a total of 83 points from the blue line in just 60 games.
Randy Carlyle was a second round pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1976 NHL Amateur Draft, 30thoverall. He was also a seventh overall pick of the Cincinnati Stingers in the WHA Amateur Draft but chose the NHL route. Carlyle played in the National Hockey League from 1976-77 to 1992-93 with Toronto, Pittsburgh Penguins and Winnipeg Jets. He won the Norris Trophy as the league's top defenseman in 1980-81 while contributing 83 points for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Carlyle played a total of 1055 regular season games, only one of two players from the 1976 amateur draft that would see 1000 games. Bernie Federko was the other to accomplish the feat. Randy has been head coach of the Anaheim Ducks since 2005-06, winning the Stanley Cup in just his second season.
Number 10 is retired for hometown boy, Ron Duguay. Duguay played for the rel=nofollow [http://www.ohlalumnicentral.com/sudbury-wolves/]Sudbury Wolves for four seasons from 1973-74 to 1976-77. His top season with Sudbury came in 1975-76 when he totalled 134 points. That total was good for seventh in the league. His 92 assists from that season still stand today as a single season team record. He helped the team to the Robertson Cup finals that season where they lost to the Hamilton Fincups.
The following season, his numbers dropped to 109 points but the New York Rangers liked what they saw, selecting Duguay 13thoverall in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft. The Winnipeg Jets selected him third overall in the 1976 WHA Amateur Draft. Ron played in the NHL from 1977-78 to 1988-89 with the Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings.
Number 17 is retired in honour of Mike Foligno. Mike played four seasons with the Wolves from 1975-76 to 1978-79. His top numbers came in his final season when he scored 65 goals and totalled 150 points. The 150 points remains a team single season record.
The Detroit Red Wings took Foligno third overall in the 1979 NHL Amateur Draft. Mike played over 1000 NHL regular season games from 1979-80 to 1993-94 with Detroit, the Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers.
Foligno coached the Sudbury Wolves from 2003-04 to 2009-10. He joined former Sudbury teammate Randy Carlyle behind the Anaheim Ducks bench this past season as the assistant coach.
Tom is the author of http://www.ohlalumnicentral.com/ (OHL Alumni Central). OHL Alumni Central is a daily updated blog featuring graduates of the Ontario Hockey League and their careers in professional hockey after leaving the OHL.
The centrepiece of ohlalumnicentral.com is the OHL Alumni Big List. The Big List is an on-going database of the whereabouts of all the active OHL grads.
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Sunday, January 15, 2012
Ice Hockey Equipment - Where Do You Buy Your Gear?
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=JB_Johns]JB Johns
If you are looking for a location on the Internet to get quality hockey equipment at reduced prices, you've come to the right place. You can consider all the assorted equipment, products and services right from the ease of this website. When browsing for an ice hockey equipment website, make sure you view a variety of sites. Comparison shopping is a good idea when you are ready to make a purchase for hockey sticks, hockey skates, and other hockey equipment. The bargains could be substantial. Let us study a few techniques on how to look for the lowest prices.
For instance, let's suppose you're searching for a left - Handed CCM Crazy Grip Composite hockey stick. Go ahead and investigate the hockey equipment websites: Fansedge.com, hockeyworld.com, totalhockey.com, hockeygiant.com, hockeymonkey.com - you name it, though probably be selling the same stick at a different price. Take in consideration the cost of shipping, you can bet that one or more of these sites will have a better price on this stick. Different websites will often sell the same item for different prices, even if the listed price is the same across the board. If you're use to buying hockey gear from the same site, it might be advantageous to you, to shop around for hockey equipment.
For the hockey lover, it's essential to school yourself in what you are going to purchase. When you're trying out your gear for the first time. Is it doing what it is supposed to do? When skates aren't fluid or when sticks shatter as soon as you take your first one - timer with them, it might be frustrating; specially if you could have done a bit more homework and went with better hockey gear. We can help you in making those decisions, without playing favorites to any one particular website.
If you have a difficult time deciding which is the best hockey equipment to buy, Do your homework first. IHP is dedicated to giving you good content information for all of your hockey equipment needs. So if you just can't determine where your going to buy a Bauer 1500 hockey helmet, you could probably use a bit of help. This site is here to do just that, so you can get the best hockey equipment that is long-lasting and keeps you safe and sound out there, for the absolute least amount of cash possible.
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If you are looking for a location on the Internet to get quality hockey equipment at reduced prices, you've come to the right place. You can consider all the assorted equipment, products and services right from the ease of this website. When browsing for an ice hockey equipment website, make sure you view a variety of sites. Comparison shopping is a good idea when you are ready to make a purchase for hockey sticks, hockey skates, and other hockey equipment. The bargains could be substantial. Let us study a few techniques on how to look for the lowest prices.
For instance, let's suppose you're searching for a left - Handed CCM Crazy Grip Composite hockey stick. Go ahead and investigate the hockey equipment websites: Fansedge.com, hockeyworld.com, totalhockey.com, hockeygiant.com, hockeymonkey.com - you name it, though probably be selling the same stick at a different price. Take in consideration the cost of shipping, you can bet that one or more of these sites will have a better price on this stick. Different websites will often sell the same item for different prices, even if the listed price is the same across the board. If you're use to buying hockey gear from the same site, it might be advantageous to you, to shop around for hockey equipment.
For the hockey lover, it's essential to school yourself in what you are going to purchase. When you're trying out your gear for the first time. Is it doing what it is supposed to do? When skates aren't fluid or when sticks shatter as soon as you take your first one - timer with them, it might be frustrating; specially if you could have done a bit more homework and went with better hockey gear. We can help you in making those decisions, without playing favorites to any one particular website.
If you have a difficult time deciding which is the best hockey equipment to buy, Do your homework first. IHP is dedicated to giving you good content information for all of your hockey equipment needs. So if you just can't determine where your going to buy a Bauer 1500 hockey helmet, you could probably use a bit of help. This site is here to do just that, so you can get the best hockey equipment that is long-lasting and keeps you safe and sound out there, for the absolute least amount of cash possible.
JB Johns is a dedicated researcher who enjoys browsing the web to find the very best deals on [http://www.icehockeyproducts.com]icehockeyequipment that are available.
If you want to find the very best prices on your hockey gear, visit http://icehockeyproducts.com
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Friday, January 13, 2012
Things to Know When Picking Out Ice Hockey Equipment
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Braden_White]Braden White
Hockey is usually a challenging sporting activity that requires lots of equipment. The right hockey equipment will keep you shielded in order to remain in the game. To be able to take the ice each and every player needs hockey skates, head gear which has a cage or a shield, a hockey stick, gloves, shin pads, hockey pants, elbow pads, and shoulder pads. All of these may very well be simple essentials so that you can play the game competitively. A large number of veteran players definitely encourage: hockey socks, garter belts or tape to hold up the socks, a protective cup, and a mouth guard.
Generally there is very little doubtfulness that hockey is one of the most physically raw sports presently there is definitely. Typically the mixture of skating, sticks and a puck flying at substantial speeds can provide a world of agony. Hockey is certainly a sports activity recognized pertaining to physical defense in addition to offense. The actual equipment a person possess will prepare you regarding the body shots you will get out of competitors.
In the event that you're a parent or guardian buying Hockey Equipment for your child the very first time, it is usually tough picking out what brand names or even requirements you look for whenever visiting your closest sports store.
To be able to be considered a wonderful hockey player you ought to be a strong skater. Your skates will be the biggest part your own hockey equipment. Shop around and try out various types prior to deciding on your skates. Test your sizing along with thick hockey socks. They need to fit cosy however pleasantly. Compare and contrast different brand names while in the retailer. Request buddies together with other skaters with regards to the manufacturers that they have a preference for. Be particular about the skates. If you fail to discover what you want in stores. A good option to turn to are online rel=nofollow [http://www.hockeydrills.info]hockey equipment merchants. Numerous sites have got salespeople to support you throughout regular business hours in the event that you actually have any kind of queries. Use their product knowledge to come across the most beneficial hockey skates for you.
Become intelligent and also put on all the proper hockey equipment while you play hockey. If experts take the ice with head to toe gear, so should you. Hockey is an amazing game, stay upon the ice by wearing the appropriate hockey equipment for you.
Braden N. White was a former professional Ice Hockey player. He has retired from his career and invites you to check out his website which provides helpful Ice Hockey knowledge every coach and player should know [http://www.hockeydrills.info/]http://www.hockeydrills.info/. Information can range from learning new Hockey Drills, finding out the best Hockey Equipment, and trying new Hockey Exercises.
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Hockey is usually a challenging sporting activity that requires lots of equipment. The right hockey equipment will keep you shielded in order to remain in the game. To be able to take the ice each and every player needs hockey skates, head gear which has a cage or a shield, a hockey stick, gloves, shin pads, hockey pants, elbow pads, and shoulder pads. All of these may very well be simple essentials so that you can play the game competitively. A large number of veteran players definitely encourage: hockey socks, garter belts or tape to hold up the socks, a protective cup, and a mouth guard.
Generally there is very little doubtfulness that hockey is one of the most physically raw sports presently there is definitely. Typically the mixture of skating, sticks and a puck flying at substantial speeds can provide a world of agony. Hockey is certainly a sports activity recognized pertaining to physical defense in addition to offense. The actual equipment a person possess will prepare you regarding the body shots you will get out of competitors.
In the event that you're a parent or guardian buying Hockey Equipment for your child the very first time, it is usually tough picking out what brand names or even requirements you look for whenever visiting your closest sports store.
To be able to be considered a wonderful hockey player you ought to be a strong skater. Your skates will be the biggest part your own hockey equipment. Shop around and try out various types prior to deciding on your skates. Test your sizing along with thick hockey socks. They need to fit cosy however pleasantly. Compare and contrast different brand names while in the retailer. Request buddies together with other skaters with regards to the manufacturers that they have a preference for. Be particular about the skates. If you fail to discover what you want in stores. A good option to turn to are online rel=nofollow [http://www.hockeydrills.info]hockey equipment merchants. Numerous sites have got salespeople to support you throughout regular business hours in the event that you actually have any kind of queries. Use their product knowledge to come across the most beneficial hockey skates for you.
Become intelligent and also put on all the proper hockey equipment while you play hockey. If experts take the ice with head to toe gear, so should you. Hockey is an amazing game, stay upon the ice by wearing the appropriate hockey equipment for you.
Braden N. White was a former professional Ice Hockey player. He has retired from his career and invites you to check out his website which provides helpful Ice Hockey knowledge every coach and player should know [http://www.hockeydrills.info/]http://www.hockeydrills.info/. Information can range from learning new Hockey Drills, finding out the best Hockey Equipment, and trying new Hockey Exercises.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Who Will Win the Stanley Cup in 2012
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=James_D._Silver]James D. Silver
It's not too early to start thinking about the upcoming NHL season! With the New Jersey Devils signing Zach Parise to a one year contract and also trading forward Brian Rolston to the New York Islanders for forward Trent Hunter, things are in motion for some improvements, but not enough to get the Devils into a major position to win this coming year.
Will the Boston Bruins repeat? Of course it's difficult to do so, but even more so with the Delaware North owned Bruins. Of course, all that needs to happen is for Marc Savard to get hot again and away we go.
Who is the best team? It would be easy to make a case for Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. Defenseman Karl Alzner re-signed, as did C Mathieu Perrault. They also picked up veteran goaltender Tomas Vokoun, who took a discount so he could play on a Stanley Cup contender. Plus, the Capitals are poised to win for a long time. They are not one shot wonders. They are overdue for a win, and Washington DC is overdue for a winning sports team.
Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning make a good case, but they seem to be up and down from season to season. They signed Teddy Purcell and center Tom Pyatt, but the loss of Chris Drury to the New York Rangers leaves a big hole in the lineup. I'm thinking that next year, despite the fact that Florida will be hot, the Lightning won't catch fire the way they did this past year.
The Vancouver Canucks are a fan favorite. Jannik Hansen, last year's unsung hero is back. Of course, their most exciting signing is veteran Andrew Ebbett, most recently of the Phoenix Coyotes. Not exactly a difference maker, but then again, the Canucks really don't need anyone. They are that good already. Look for them to be back in the finals though.
It's always good to see the Pittsburgh Penguins, with their new stadium, on a roll. Sidney Crosby will be back, and Evgeni Malkin is making special efforts in Moscow to get ready for the season.
Then again, the New York Rangers have signed former Dallas Star Brad Richards, and are looking to be in pretty good shape with the addition of Chris Drury as well. But are they ready to make the jump into the big time? I don't think so.
The nice thing about the NHL is that, at the beginning of the season, 1/3 of the teams are legitimate contenders and 2/3 of the teams have a shot at catching lightning (not the Tampa Bay type) in the bottle. But this year, I'm going to be conservative, and pick one of the top three teams going into the season. I'm picking the Washington Capitals to win the Stanley cup in June 2012 in a 6 game final against the Vancouver Canucks. http://sportadore.com - where the world speaks of sports
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It's not too early to start thinking about the upcoming NHL season! With the New Jersey Devils signing Zach Parise to a one year contract and also trading forward Brian Rolston to the New York Islanders for forward Trent Hunter, things are in motion for some improvements, but not enough to get the Devils into a major position to win this coming year.
Will the Boston Bruins repeat? Of course it's difficult to do so, but even more so with the Delaware North owned Bruins. Of course, all that needs to happen is for Marc Savard to get hot again and away we go.
Who is the best team? It would be easy to make a case for Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. Defenseman Karl Alzner re-signed, as did C Mathieu Perrault. They also picked up veteran goaltender Tomas Vokoun, who took a discount so he could play on a Stanley Cup contender. Plus, the Capitals are poised to win for a long time. They are not one shot wonders. They are overdue for a win, and Washington DC is overdue for a winning sports team.
Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning make a good case, but they seem to be up and down from season to season. They signed Teddy Purcell and center Tom Pyatt, but the loss of Chris Drury to the New York Rangers leaves a big hole in the lineup. I'm thinking that next year, despite the fact that Florida will be hot, the Lightning won't catch fire the way they did this past year.
The Vancouver Canucks are a fan favorite. Jannik Hansen, last year's unsung hero is back. Of course, their most exciting signing is veteran Andrew Ebbett, most recently of the Phoenix Coyotes. Not exactly a difference maker, but then again, the Canucks really don't need anyone. They are that good already. Look for them to be back in the finals though.
It's always good to see the Pittsburgh Penguins, with their new stadium, on a roll. Sidney Crosby will be back, and Evgeni Malkin is making special efforts in Moscow to get ready for the season.
Then again, the New York Rangers have signed former Dallas Star Brad Richards, and are looking to be in pretty good shape with the addition of Chris Drury as well. But are they ready to make the jump into the big time? I don't think so.
The nice thing about the NHL is that, at the beginning of the season, 1/3 of the teams are legitimate contenders and 2/3 of the teams have a shot at catching lightning (not the Tampa Bay type) in the bottle. But this year, I'm going to be conservative, and pick one of the top three teams going into the season. I'm picking the Washington Capitals to win the Stanley cup in June 2012 in a 6 game final against the Vancouver Canucks. http://sportadore.com - where the world speaks of sports
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Monday, January 9, 2012
4 Peterborough Petes Awarded The Red Tilson Trophy In The Team's History
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tom_Samworth]Tom Samworth
The Peterborough Petes have been an Ontario Hockey League franchise since the 1956-57 season, moving east from Kitchener where they were known as the Canucks the season before. In the 55 years since, four players from the Petes have been awarded the Red Tilson Trophy as league MVP. One player, Andre Lacroix, won the award twice.
In 1959-60, Wayne Connelly was the first Peterborough player to win the Red Tilson. Connelly was in his fifth year with the franchise, one in Kitchener and four in Peterborough. He finished the regular season with 48 goals and 34 assists for 82 points in 47 games. The Petes finished fifth in the seven team league under coach Scotty Bowman. After a quarter-final victory over the Barrie Flyers, the team lost to the eventual Robertson Cup winning St. Catherines Teepees in the semi-finals.
Connelly played 543 games in the National Hockey League from 1960-61 to 1971-72 with the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Minnesota North Stars, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues and Vancouver Canucks. Wayne jumped to the World Hockey Association in the league's inaugural season, 1972-73. He played 366 games over five seasons in the WHA with the Minnesota Fighting Saints, Cleveland Crusaders, Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Cowboys.
Andre Lacroix was the first of only five players to ever win the Red Tilson Trophy twice. Lacroix won the award in 1964-65 and 1965-66 with the rel=nofollow [http://www.ohlalumnicentral.com/peterborough-petes/]Peterborough Petes, his two final seasons in the league after starting his junior career with the Montreal Junior Canadiens in 1963-64. In 1964-65, Andre totaled 119 points in 49 games. The following season, he tallied 120 points in 48 games, leading the league in that department and winning the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy. In both seasons, he led the league in assists.
Lacroix played 325 games in the NHL from 1967-68 to 1971-72, as well as a short stint in 1979-80 after the WHA merged with the NHL. He played 551 games in the WHA between 1972-73 and 1978-79, winning the scoring title in 1972-73 and 1974-75. His WHA career spanned the entire length of the league's existence and he played in several locales, including Philadelphia, New York, San Diego, Houston and New England.
In 1966-67, Mickey Redmond became the third Peterborough player to win the Red Tilson. In his final season of four with the team, Redmond scored 51 goals and added 44 assists for 94 points in 48 games. The Roger Neilson coached Petes finished the regular season eighth of nine in the league, losing to the Hamilton Red Wings in the first round of the playoffs. Mickey's brother Dick played his first year of OHA hockey with the Petes that season.
Redmond played 538 games in the NHL between 1967-68 and 1975-76 with the Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings. He surpassed the 50 goal plateau in 1972-73 and 1973-74 with the Red Wings. A back injury incurred during the 1974-75 season ultimately brought his NHL career to a premature end after 1975-76.
1989-90 was Mike Ricci's last of three seasons in the Ontario Hockey League, all with the Peterborough Petes. Ricci was third in the OHL for total points with 116 in just 60 games.
Mike was taken fourth overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft. He played a total of 1099 regular season games in the league between 1990-91 and 2006-07 with the Flyers, Quebec Nordiques, Colorado Avalanche, San Jose Sharks and Phoenix Coyotes. The Flyers sent him to Quebec in the infamous trade that brought Eric Lindros to Philadelphia.
Tom is the author of http://www.ohlalumnicentral.com/ (OHL Alumni Central). OHL Alumni Central is a daily updated blog featuring graduates of the Ontario Hockey League and their careers in professional hockey after leaving the OHL.
The centrepiece of ohlalumnicentral.com is the OHL Alumni Big List. The Big List is an on-going database of the whereabouts of all the active OHL grads.
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The Peterborough Petes have been an Ontario Hockey League franchise since the 1956-57 season, moving east from Kitchener where they were known as the Canucks the season before. In the 55 years since, four players from the Petes have been awarded the Red Tilson Trophy as league MVP. One player, Andre Lacroix, won the award twice.
In 1959-60, Wayne Connelly was the first Peterborough player to win the Red Tilson. Connelly was in his fifth year with the franchise, one in Kitchener and four in Peterborough. He finished the regular season with 48 goals and 34 assists for 82 points in 47 games. The Petes finished fifth in the seven team league under coach Scotty Bowman. After a quarter-final victory over the Barrie Flyers, the team lost to the eventual Robertson Cup winning St. Catherines Teepees in the semi-finals.
Connelly played 543 games in the National Hockey League from 1960-61 to 1971-72 with the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Minnesota North Stars, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues and Vancouver Canucks. Wayne jumped to the World Hockey Association in the league's inaugural season, 1972-73. He played 366 games over five seasons in the WHA with the Minnesota Fighting Saints, Cleveland Crusaders, Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Cowboys.
Andre Lacroix was the first of only five players to ever win the Red Tilson Trophy twice. Lacroix won the award in 1964-65 and 1965-66 with the rel=nofollow [http://www.ohlalumnicentral.com/peterborough-petes/]Peterborough Petes, his two final seasons in the league after starting his junior career with the Montreal Junior Canadiens in 1963-64. In 1964-65, Andre totaled 119 points in 49 games. The following season, he tallied 120 points in 48 games, leading the league in that department and winning the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy. In both seasons, he led the league in assists.
Lacroix played 325 games in the NHL from 1967-68 to 1971-72, as well as a short stint in 1979-80 after the WHA merged with the NHL. He played 551 games in the WHA between 1972-73 and 1978-79, winning the scoring title in 1972-73 and 1974-75. His WHA career spanned the entire length of the league's existence and he played in several locales, including Philadelphia, New York, San Diego, Houston and New England.
In 1966-67, Mickey Redmond became the third Peterborough player to win the Red Tilson. In his final season of four with the team, Redmond scored 51 goals and added 44 assists for 94 points in 48 games. The Roger Neilson coached Petes finished the regular season eighth of nine in the league, losing to the Hamilton Red Wings in the first round of the playoffs. Mickey's brother Dick played his first year of OHA hockey with the Petes that season.
Redmond played 538 games in the NHL between 1967-68 and 1975-76 with the Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings. He surpassed the 50 goal plateau in 1972-73 and 1973-74 with the Red Wings. A back injury incurred during the 1974-75 season ultimately brought his NHL career to a premature end after 1975-76.
1989-90 was Mike Ricci's last of three seasons in the Ontario Hockey League, all with the Peterborough Petes. Ricci was third in the OHL for total points with 116 in just 60 games.
Mike was taken fourth overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft. He played a total of 1099 regular season games in the league between 1990-91 and 2006-07 with the Flyers, Quebec Nordiques, Colorado Avalanche, San Jose Sharks and Phoenix Coyotes. The Flyers sent him to Quebec in the infamous trade that brought Eric Lindros to Philadelphia.
Tom is the author of http://www.ohlalumnicentral.com/ (OHL Alumni Central). OHL Alumni Central is a daily updated blog featuring graduates of the Ontario Hockey League and their careers in professional hockey after leaving the OHL.
The centrepiece of ohlalumnicentral.com is the OHL Alumni Big List. The Big List is an on-going database of the whereabouts of all the active OHL grads.
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Saturday, January 7, 2012
Gretzky's Assists Record - Untouchable?
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Brent_Robertson]Brent Robertson
There have been many articles about Gretzky's 1985-1986 season with the Edmonton Oilers. That year, he established a record for the most points in a single season with 215 points. That was an astonishing year for the young Gretzky but he also set another record that year. The NHL record for the most assists in a single season. This record goes a little deeper than the simple most points in a season record. Let's take a good loo and put things into perspective for what it means in the world of hockey.
Of his 215 points that year, 163 were from assists. He was setting up the likes of Paul Coffey, Jari Kurri, Glenn Anderson, Mark Messier and the rest of the team. Those four players alone combined for 205 goals! Add to those the 52 that Wayne put in the net and that is 257 goals for the top 5 players on the roster. This was quite possibly the richest year in Edmonton Oiler's history.
Gretzky's greatest asset was always his unique vision of the game. It seemed he could see the play develop before it even happened and was able to anticipate what the other players would do on the ice. He truly was one of the greatest players to ever play the game, that's why they call him "The Great One". His talent was astounding.
With top scorers nowadays scoring at most 120 points a year, this record is pretty safe and won't be reached any time soon. Here is a list of the top point-getters in the past 5 years:
2010-2011: Daniel Sedin, Vancouver, 104 points
2009-2010: Henrik Sedin, Vancouver, 112 points
2008-2009: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh, 113 points
2007-2008: Alexander Ovechkin, Washington, 112 points
2006-2007: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh, 120 points
This goes to show that even counting their goals, these guys are nowhere near the numbers The Great One was getting. He decimated their stats with his assists alone! So is it because the game has changed since the mid 80's or is it that he was just that good? The NHL has been trying very hard to increase goals scored in the past years with different rule changes. Even so, this record is untouchable. This is still in recent history so there is no telling what the future might hold but one thing is for sure; The Great One has set the bar very high... probably too high.
More info on hockey records and what they mean to the game of hockey: [http://www.thehockeyrecord.com]The Hockey Record.
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There have been many articles about Gretzky's 1985-1986 season with the Edmonton Oilers. That year, he established a record for the most points in a single season with 215 points. That was an astonishing year for the young Gretzky but he also set another record that year. The NHL record for the most assists in a single season. This record goes a little deeper than the simple most points in a season record. Let's take a good loo and put things into perspective for what it means in the world of hockey.
Of his 215 points that year, 163 were from assists. He was setting up the likes of Paul Coffey, Jari Kurri, Glenn Anderson, Mark Messier and the rest of the team. Those four players alone combined for 205 goals! Add to those the 52 that Wayne put in the net and that is 257 goals for the top 5 players on the roster. This was quite possibly the richest year in Edmonton Oiler's history.
Gretzky's greatest asset was always his unique vision of the game. It seemed he could see the play develop before it even happened and was able to anticipate what the other players would do on the ice. He truly was one of the greatest players to ever play the game, that's why they call him "The Great One". His talent was astounding.
With top scorers nowadays scoring at most 120 points a year, this record is pretty safe and won't be reached any time soon. Here is a list of the top point-getters in the past 5 years:
2010-2011: Daniel Sedin, Vancouver, 104 points
2009-2010: Henrik Sedin, Vancouver, 112 points
2008-2009: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh, 113 points
2007-2008: Alexander Ovechkin, Washington, 112 points
2006-2007: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh, 120 points
This goes to show that even counting their goals, these guys are nowhere near the numbers The Great One was getting. He decimated their stats with his assists alone! So is it because the game has changed since the mid 80's or is it that he was just that good? The NHL has been trying very hard to increase goals scored in the past years with different rule changes. Even so, this record is untouchable. This is still in recent history so there is no telling what the future might hold but one thing is for sure; The Great One has set the bar very high... probably too high.
More info on hockey records and what they mean to the game of hockey: [http://www.thehockeyrecord.com]The Hockey Record.
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Thursday, January 5, 2012
How to Improve Your Wrist Shot
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Benoit_Levesque]Benoit Levesque Wrist shots are one of the most used shots in hockey. Why? Because they're quick, powerful, and precise. You can get off a wrist-shot in half the time it would take you to wind up and take a slap shot. Also, many players are usually more accurate with their wrist shots than their slap shots. Here's our little breakdown of the wrist shot:
Power: 4 out of 5 (Your second most powerful weapon, next to the slap shot.)
Accuracy: 5 out of 5 (True snipers can pick corners with this shot every single time.)
Release time: 4 out of 5 (While it's not as easy to get off as the snap shot, it can still be wound up and released pretty quickly.)
Usability: 5 out of 5 (You can let one rip from anywhere you want within a second.)
Element of surprise: 2 out of 5 (The goalie will see it coming most of the time. You need to make up for it by being accurate.)
Here are 4 easy tips to help you make the best of your wrist shot:
1-Transfer your weight: Always transfer your weight when taking a wrist shot. Contrary to what you might think, the power of a wrist shot comes primarily from your lower body, and then from your wrists. You need to transfer your ENTIRE bodyweight from your back foot to your front foot while taking a wrist shot. In other words, when you pull the puck back, all your weight is on your back foot. As the puck moves towards your front foot in the motion, your weight should also shift to your front foot. Your weight transfer and puck movement have to occur together, mirroring each other.
2-Look at the target: Beginner hockey players have a tendency to always look at the puck. Whether they're stick handling, shooting, or just plain skating, their heads are always down. When taking a wrist-shot, you need to place the puck if you want to score. Simply shooting on net won't work often, as the goalie has time to react and be ready because of the slightly slower release time than a snap shot. This is why you need to look at the goalie, find the hole, and follow through towards your target. This is how you'll score those big goals. Once you get better at this, try using the opposing team's defenseman as a screen when you let off your wrist shot. This is an art in itself, and can be a very useful tool in scoring goals because goalies can't stop what they can't see. Remember that!
3-Use the whip: You want to generate the most power out of your stick as possible. This means using your weight to press down on your stick and make it flex. This creates a whiplash-like effect, whipping the puck off of your blade. We suggest to test out different stick flexes to see what suits you best. Some players like extra stiff sticks (100-11o stiffness) while other players like sticks that they can bend easily (67-95 flex). Find something you're comfortable with and stick with it!
4-Use your second pair of eyes: What? Second pair of eyes? Yes, every hockey player has two pairs of eyes. The first pair being the obvious one. The second pair is the pair on your stick blade. What do we mean by this? Your stick blade is always off to the side; it's off to the right for rightys, and off to the left for leftys. Now, when you look at the goalie head on, you might not see any holes. But if you think about it, you're not standing at the same angle as the puck. In other words, if you were actually standing where your puck is, you might be able to see a hole. Goalies tend to line up with the player, even though they should line up with the puck. It just happens naturally. Use this to your advantage! If you're a righty coming up the left wing and you don't see any openings on net, chances are there's an opening on the far right side because the goalie is lining up with your body and not with the puck. It's a little hard to understand, but next time you're out on the ice, practice using the eyes on your blade!
5- Find your sweet-spot: Many players have a certain spot on their blade where they like to fire the puck from. Depending on your curve, it might be from the heel, the toe, or even right in the middle of the blade. Experiment with your wrist shots, using the different spots on your blade and see what works best for you. Some players even start with the puck on the heel and let it roll to the toe when they're just about to shoot. Find your sweet-spot and practice using it!
So there you have it...5 easy tips for a better wrist shot. You've heard it before but I'll say it again; practice makes perfect! So get out on the ice and practice!
Ben | http://builtforhockey.com
Ben has played hockey for over 12 years. He has played at an elite level and currently plays at the University level while finishing his degree. He has over 8 years of hockey-specific training experience and he is currently undergoing his fitness instructor certification.
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Power: 4 out of 5 (Your second most powerful weapon, next to the slap shot.)
Accuracy: 5 out of 5 (True snipers can pick corners with this shot every single time.)
Release time: 4 out of 5 (While it's not as easy to get off as the snap shot, it can still be wound up and released pretty quickly.)
Usability: 5 out of 5 (You can let one rip from anywhere you want within a second.)
Element of surprise: 2 out of 5 (The goalie will see it coming most of the time. You need to make up for it by being accurate.)
Here are 4 easy tips to help you make the best of your wrist shot:
1-Transfer your weight: Always transfer your weight when taking a wrist shot. Contrary to what you might think, the power of a wrist shot comes primarily from your lower body, and then from your wrists. You need to transfer your ENTIRE bodyweight from your back foot to your front foot while taking a wrist shot. In other words, when you pull the puck back, all your weight is on your back foot. As the puck moves towards your front foot in the motion, your weight should also shift to your front foot. Your weight transfer and puck movement have to occur together, mirroring each other.
2-Look at the target: Beginner hockey players have a tendency to always look at the puck. Whether they're stick handling, shooting, or just plain skating, their heads are always down. When taking a wrist-shot, you need to place the puck if you want to score. Simply shooting on net won't work often, as the goalie has time to react and be ready because of the slightly slower release time than a snap shot. This is why you need to look at the goalie, find the hole, and follow through towards your target. This is how you'll score those big goals. Once you get better at this, try using the opposing team's defenseman as a screen when you let off your wrist shot. This is an art in itself, and can be a very useful tool in scoring goals because goalies can't stop what they can't see. Remember that!
3-Use the whip: You want to generate the most power out of your stick as possible. This means using your weight to press down on your stick and make it flex. This creates a whiplash-like effect, whipping the puck off of your blade. We suggest to test out different stick flexes to see what suits you best. Some players like extra stiff sticks (100-11o stiffness) while other players like sticks that they can bend easily (67-95 flex). Find something you're comfortable with and stick with it!
4-Use your second pair of eyes: What? Second pair of eyes? Yes, every hockey player has two pairs of eyes. The first pair being the obvious one. The second pair is the pair on your stick blade. What do we mean by this? Your stick blade is always off to the side; it's off to the right for rightys, and off to the left for leftys. Now, when you look at the goalie head on, you might not see any holes. But if you think about it, you're not standing at the same angle as the puck. In other words, if you were actually standing where your puck is, you might be able to see a hole. Goalies tend to line up with the player, even though they should line up with the puck. It just happens naturally. Use this to your advantage! If you're a righty coming up the left wing and you don't see any openings on net, chances are there's an opening on the far right side because the goalie is lining up with your body and not with the puck. It's a little hard to understand, but next time you're out on the ice, practice using the eyes on your blade!
5- Find your sweet-spot: Many players have a certain spot on their blade where they like to fire the puck from. Depending on your curve, it might be from the heel, the toe, or even right in the middle of the blade. Experiment with your wrist shots, using the different spots on your blade and see what works best for you. Some players even start with the puck on the heel and let it roll to the toe when they're just about to shoot. Find your sweet-spot and practice using it!
So there you have it...5 easy tips for a better wrist shot. You've heard it before but I'll say it again; practice makes perfect! So get out on the ice and practice!
Ben | http://builtforhockey.com
Ben has played hockey for over 12 years. He has played at an elite level and currently plays at the University level while finishing his degree. He has over 8 years of hockey-specific training experience and he is currently undergoing his fitness instructor certification.
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Hockey Champions Trophy and Hockey World Cups
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Nico_B_Rama]Nico B Rama
The Hockey Champions Trophy is the highlight of all events organized by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), the worldwide governing body of the sport. It features the world's best hockey teams in round robin competitions. It is somehow a tournament of champions, because it is exclusive to the host team, the defending champion, the world champion and the next highest-ranked teams from either the most recent Olympic Games or the World Cup.
In 1978, the Pakistan Hockey Federation launched this league as merely a men's tournament. It went on to become a yearly competition starting in 1980. Among the title holders of the past, Australia has won the most times with eleven wins. Other dominating countries are Germany and the Netherlands. The only Asian champion is Pakistan, the tournament's founding nation.
In 1987, the women's tournament was also introduced. The women of Australia and the Netherlands are the queens of the league. Each team has brought home 6 hockey trophies.
Hockey is usually called field hockey in countries that are more familiar with ice hockey. Hockey is played between two teams of 16 players each. 11 players per team are allowed to be on the field at one time. Teams would attempt to score by hitting or pushing a puck into the opponent's goal with the use of sticks with flat-faced heads.
The Hockey World Cup is another international competition organized by the International Hockey Federation since 1971. Played every four years, it is sometimes called the Hockey World Championships.
Having won it 4 times, Pakistan dominates this tournament. Not too far behind, though, is the Netherlands with 3 cups. Germany and Australia have won 2 championships each, while India has won once.
For the best lady hockey players of the world, there is also the Women's Hockey World Cup. It was initially organized by the International Federation of Women's Hockey Associations (IFWHA) in 1974. Since the merging of the IFWHA with FIH in 1982, this women's tournament has been organized, too, by the FIH.
Finally, another coveted hockey trophy is the Hockey Junior World Cup. Players must be under 21 years old as of December 31 of the year before the tournament. Using the same format as the men's event, this is where the sport usually sees its future champions for the adult tournaments. The young men of Germany have won the tournament 5 times, while the junior teams from Argentina, Australia, India and Pakistan have won one championship each. There is also a Women's Hockey Junior World Cup, with Korea and the Netherlands as the dominant teams. [http://www.awardsandtrophies.com.au/Select/s22/Hockey.aspx]Champions trophy hockey and other custom-made awards can be ordered online through Awards and Trophies. Visit their site to see their range of designs for trophies, plaques and other ideas for awards.
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The Hockey Champions Trophy is the highlight of all events organized by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), the worldwide governing body of the sport. It features the world's best hockey teams in round robin competitions. It is somehow a tournament of champions, because it is exclusive to the host team, the defending champion, the world champion and the next highest-ranked teams from either the most recent Olympic Games or the World Cup.
In 1978, the Pakistan Hockey Federation launched this league as merely a men's tournament. It went on to become a yearly competition starting in 1980. Among the title holders of the past, Australia has won the most times with eleven wins. Other dominating countries are Germany and the Netherlands. The only Asian champion is Pakistan, the tournament's founding nation.
In 1987, the women's tournament was also introduced. The women of Australia and the Netherlands are the queens of the league. Each team has brought home 6 hockey trophies.
Hockey is usually called field hockey in countries that are more familiar with ice hockey. Hockey is played between two teams of 16 players each. 11 players per team are allowed to be on the field at one time. Teams would attempt to score by hitting or pushing a puck into the opponent's goal with the use of sticks with flat-faced heads.
The Hockey World Cup is another international competition organized by the International Hockey Federation since 1971. Played every four years, it is sometimes called the Hockey World Championships.
Having won it 4 times, Pakistan dominates this tournament. Not too far behind, though, is the Netherlands with 3 cups. Germany and Australia have won 2 championships each, while India has won once.
For the best lady hockey players of the world, there is also the Women's Hockey World Cup. It was initially organized by the International Federation of Women's Hockey Associations (IFWHA) in 1974. Since the merging of the IFWHA with FIH in 1982, this women's tournament has been organized, too, by the FIH.
Finally, another coveted hockey trophy is the Hockey Junior World Cup. Players must be under 21 years old as of December 31 of the year before the tournament. Using the same format as the men's event, this is where the sport usually sees its future champions for the adult tournaments. The young men of Germany have won the tournament 5 times, while the junior teams from Argentina, Australia, India and Pakistan have won one championship each. There is also a Women's Hockey Junior World Cup, with Korea and the Netherlands as the dominant teams. [http://www.awardsandtrophies.com.au/Select/s22/Hockey.aspx]Champions trophy hockey and other custom-made awards can be ordered online through Awards and Trophies. Visit their site to see their range of designs for trophies, plaques and other ideas for awards.
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Sunday, January 1, 2012
International Hockey Trophies and Its Winners
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Nico_B_Rama]Nico B Rama
Hockey is a sport that involves two teams of players trying to hit, push or flick a ball into their opponent's goal using sticks. Known as field hockey in countries where the more common type of hockey played is ice hockey, the game is governed worldwide by the International Hockey Federation (FIH). This governing body organizes regular international tournaments including the prestigious Hockey Champions Trophy.
Hockey is played by both males and females and has players belonging to a wide age range. As a result, men's and women's tournaments are conducted in junior and senior categories. It is not popular, though, among sport spectators and does not encourage that much players to turn professional. However, it is played in many countries and is considered as one of the field team sports that have the most number of participants in the world. In this category, it is in the same level as football (or soccer) and cricket.
Among the international tournaments that are greatly anticipated by hockey players are the Olympic Games, Hockey World Cup, Asia Cup, and the Hockey Champions Trophy.
Hockey was introduced in the Summer Olympic Games as a men's competition in 1908 during the Games in London. The women's competition was initially played in the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. The first champions were Great Britain (England) in the men's competition and Zimbabwe in the women's competition. In the most recent Summer Olympics, the Beijing 2008 Games, Germany took home the gold over Spain in the men's division, while the Netherlands beat China to the gold in the women's division.
The Hockey World Cup is one of the most coveted hockey trophies for international players. The World Cup for hockey is held every 4 years in the middle of the Olympics gap. The last tournament was held in New Delhi in 2010. Australia, having won over Germany in its finals, is the current champion. There's also the Women's Hockey World Cup, which is now reigned by Argentina who maximized its home court advantage and beat the Netherlands also in 2010.
The ASHF Asia Cup, held every two years during the Olympics gap, is an international field hockey tournament organized by the Asian Hockey Federation (ASHF). It features tournaments for both men and women. The current men's champion is South Korea who beat Pakistan in the games held in Malaysia in 2009. The women's champion, meanwhile, is China who won over India in the 2009 tournament in Thailand.
Finally, the Hockey Champions Trophy is the most celebrated event by the FIH. Held every year, this tournament also presents both men's and women's competitions. In the 2010 men's competition, which was held in Germany, Australia won the gold as it beat England. The women's competition this year was already held in the Netherlands. The host team won the finals over Argentina. [http://www.awardsandtrophies.com.au/Select/s22/Hockey.aspx]Hockey trophies and other sports awards can be ordered online at Awards and Trophies. Visit their site to know more about their free engraving and 100% money-back guarantee.
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Hockey is a sport that involves two teams of players trying to hit, push or flick a ball into their opponent's goal using sticks. Known as field hockey in countries where the more common type of hockey played is ice hockey, the game is governed worldwide by the International Hockey Federation (FIH). This governing body organizes regular international tournaments including the prestigious Hockey Champions Trophy.
Hockey is played by both males and females and has players belonging to a wide age range. As a result, men's and women's tournaments are conducted in junior and senior categories. It is not popular, though, among sport spectators and does not encourage that much players to turn professional. However, it is played in many countries and is considered as one of the field team sports that have the most number of participants in the world. In this category, it is in the same level as football (or soccer) and cricket.
Among the international tournaments that are greatly anticipated by hockey players are the Olympic Games, Hockey World Cup, Asia Cup, and the Hockey Champions Trophy.
Hockey was introduced in the Summer Olympic Games as a men's competition in 1908 during the Games in London. The women's competition was initially played in the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. The first champions were Great Britain (England) in the men's competition and Zimbabwe in the women's competition. In the most recent Summer Olympics, the Beijing 2008 Games, Germany took home the gold over Spain in the men's division, while the Netherlands beat China to the gold in the women's division.
The Hockey World Cup is one of the most coveted hockey trophies for international players. The World Cup for hockey is held every 4 years in the middle of the Olympics gap. The last tournament was held in New Delhi in 2010. Australia, having won over Germany in its finals, is the current champion. There's also the Women's Hockey World Cup, which is now reigned by Argentina who maximized its home court advantage and beat the Netherlands also in 2010.
The ASHF Asia Cup, held every two years during the Olympics gap, is an international field hockey tournament organized by the Asian Hockey Federation (ASHF). It features tournaments for both men and women. The current men's champion is South Korea who beat Pakistan in the games held in Malaysia in 2009. The women's champion, meanwhile, is China who won over India in the 2009 tournament in Thailand.
Finally, the Hockey Champions Trophy is the most celebrated event by the FIH. Held every year, this tournament also presents both men's and women's competitions. In the 2010 men's competition, which was held in Germany, Australia won the gold as it beat England. The women's competition this year was already held in the Netherlands. The host team won the finals over Argentina. [http://www.awardsandtrophies.com.au/Select/s22/Hockey.aspx]Hockey trophies and other sports awards can be ordered online at Awards and Trophies. Visit their site to know more about their free engraving and 100% money-back guarantee.
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