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How To Poke Check In Hockey
The poke check is the unsung hero of defense in ice hockey. It is used more than any other type of check. There’s more to it than just poking your stick at the player with the puck. We go over the basics of poke checking and some things to be careful when using the technique.
Best Ice Hockey Skates of 2019 (and Hockey Skate Sizing Guide)
It is essential to find the best hockey skates for you. They say you date your sticks but marry your skates. So choose wisely… This hockey skate buying guide will introduce you to the best overall skates on the market
Best Hockey Sticks of 2019 (with Complete Stick Buying Guide)
Finding the best ice hockey stick for you is one of the most important things for an ice hockey player. Welcome to the ultimate stick buying guide. We give our recommendations for the best ice hockey sticks of 2018 and a complete guide to selecting the best ice hockey stick for you or your youth player.
What Is An Icing In Hockey?
If you have ever watched hockey with someone who is not familiar with the rules of ice hockey, getting this question is unavoidable. So if you came here to find the answer to that then you are in the right place.
How To Play Goalie In Hockey (A Beginner’s Guide)
Do you want to learn how to play goalie in hockey? Think you’re ready for the blistering slap shots? The pressure of being the last line of defense? The nerve-racking experience that comes with knowing that the slightest mistake could
Ice Hockey Equipment Guide
You can’t get out on the ice if you don’t have the right ice hockey equipment. If you want to pick out a specific piece of gear, then click on one of our buying guides above. If you are just
Beginner’s Guide To Ice Hockey Rules
Everything you need to know about the rules of ice hockey to get started in the game. From the size of the rink to NHL overtime rules, we have it all covered here.
Ice Hockey Positions
Now that you’ve got your skates, stick, and pads and you’ve learned to skate you need to learn ice hockey positions? Now that it’s time to start playing a game, you need to know where on the ice everyone should
About Us
StartPlayingHockey.com was started by a group of friends that grew up playing and still love the game of ice hockey. We all followed different career paths but all stay involved in the game in some way or another. Over the years, we have learned a lot about the sport of ice hockey. Now, as some of us are even seeing our kids start to play the game, we wanted to pass along whatever we can to anyone that wants to learn.
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