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Florida A Sporting Powerhouse
Florida is one of the most Southern of all the United States. It is known as the Sunshine State for it's warm weather and pacific climate. "Florida" is a Spanish adjective which means "flowery". Florida was discovered by a Spanish explorer during Easter, which in spanish is called Pascua Florida.
3 Tips That Will Help You Score More Goals In Ice Hockey - Part One
Ice hockey is all about scoring goals and almost every player dreams about winning scoring titles. Only a few are natural born goal scorers though. My guess is that you too want to lead the league in scoring sometime and therefore I will give you a few tips on how you can improve your own hockey game and become a more frequent goal scorer. To lead the league in scoring might be setting your personal goals too high though. Goals should be set high, but they should always be realistic too. ...
3 Tips That Will Help You Score More Goals In Ice Hockey - Part Two
This article is continued from “3 Tips That Will Help You Score More Goals in Ice Hockey – Part One”.
A Day In The Life Of A Minor League Ice Hockey Player
In the Canadian junior ice hockey system almost every young player dreams about one day making it to the National Hockey League.
Sports Memorabilia
There is a huge interest in sport memorabilia, and sports-related items include signed commemorative photos, baseballs, footballs, basketballs, pucks and jerseys. A Google search of companies hawking these items comes up with almost 5 million businesses!
Is Ice Hockey Bigger Than the Game of Life?
Why do we love the game of hockey so much? On TV we see financial problems and people are starving. We see problems in our healthcare system and there are problems in the schools our children go to. Everyday we face this, but do we take action to make a change? If I speak for myself, I sometimes do take action when there is a local problem that really concerns me, but when it comes to nationwide or worldwide issues, I most often don't care. What I care about ...
Ice Hockey History and the NHL
Even though the history of ice hockey began earlier than 1917, many people say that this was the year when the modern hockey history began.
How NHL and NHLPA Raise Money For Cancer Reserach
There's a difference between a fight and a fight, both in hockey and in real life. The NHL and the NHLPA have joined forces and founded the Hockey Fights Cancer organization and they have been able to raise more than $6.5 millions to cancer research organizations. Cancer develops when cells begin to grow out of control and although there are many kinds of cancer, they all have in common that they start because of the growth of abnormal cells. Even though the numbers ...
5 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Ice Hockey Game
Are you an ice hockey playing teenager that dreams about one day making it all the way to the National Hockey League? Do you want to become the next superstar in ice hockey?
Zamboni Creates Magic at Hockey Games to the Disappointment of Parents
Frank Zamboni created the world’s first ice resurfacing machine in the 1940’s and today Zamboni is the official ice resurfacing machine of the NHL as well as a magic saga.
Why Having a Favorite Ice Hockey Team is Important for Your Self Confidence
Over the years that I have been a fan of ice hockey I have always had a favorite ice hockey team that I have cheered for.
Why Everybody Loves Famous Ice Hockey Quotes
Every day when I read the hockey section in the newspaper I am looking for funny ice hockey quotes that are worth remembering. There actually are not anything funnier for a NHL fan than to tell his friends the latest hockey quotes.
Ice Hockey Fights Will Always Bring Fans to the NHL Games
However, if you look at it from a hockey fan’s point of view it is ice hockey fights that make hockey and the NHL what it is. Our sport is different than any other sport and that is also the reason why we are such huge hockey fans.
The Best Time in a Young Ice Hockey Player's Life
You play a game that you love, dream about the NHL and you are young enough to have the world in your hands.
Why There Are Slow and Fast Ices in Hockey
Depending on how into ice hockey you are you might or might not have heard the terms “slow ice” and “fast ice”.
Fan Excitement Builds for the 2005 National Hockey League Season
With the ratification of the Collective Bargaining Agreement completed, devoted fans of the game breathe a sigh of relief. With each new week that goes by, curiousity grows to see what effect the new rule changes will do for the game, and the movement of players in all directions due to an implemented salary cap brings a very real excitement and anticipation for the upcoming 2005 NHL Season.
The Toronto Maple Leafs Prepare for the 2005 NHL Season
As the 2005 National Hockey League Season approaches, General Manager John Ferguson, Head Coach Pat Quinn, and the rest of the management and scouting staff work to assemble the best group of talent possible to produce a winning team.
Changing Hockey Before It's Too Late
The latest buzz in the sports world is the agreement in the National Hockey League that will bring hockey back to the ice next season after a one-year absence of the sport. Since the moment I first heard the news, I have been trying hard to care about this return, as have the millions of people worldwide who failed to realize that hockey ever left. I don't mean to imply that I don't enjoy watching hockey. Rather, I mean to state it directly: I don't enjoy watching hockey...
7 Things You Need To Know Before Registering in any Power Skating Camp/School
Consider a few facts: You are probably going to be spending some of your time, every day, for a week, or more, driving your skater(s) to and from the arena… you are spending hundreds of dollars on the camp…there is a very good chance that you will be having to buy more sticks, skates and equipment, and you want your kids to get what you’re paying for…ahhhh… and there in lies the questions! 1.To begin with, before you register for any camps, decide what you want the skater in ...
Slider - Sports Game For Kids
A slider can be an effective pitch and is often easier to throw than a curve. Start slow and mix it up. Practice the slider gently and easily at first. Slowly build up speed over time. Never go through a pitching warm-up throwing only sliders. Mix up all your pitches for more balance and less risk of injury. We have the best youth basketball jersey and sports memorabilia. We have equipment used for hockey. Order Sports Illustrated for kids.
Ice Skating... Getting The Competitive Advantage
Speaking in general terms, if you play a sport, you are inclined to seek a competitive advantage. The desire to win, compete, excel, challenge, and improve are just a few of the underlying reasons that a sport is played. Golf is a great example of a sport that sparks the desire to seek a competitive advantage. Purchasing a bigger driver, a nicer putter, a set of custom built irons...the list seems endless. The reality is that all of these things can, and often do, in fact improve your golf ...
6 Things You MUST Know Before Buying Your Next Pair of Ice Hockey Skates
Mistake #... 1.) Rushing out to buy the top manufacturers model of skate. Manufacturers make several models of skates to accommodate different levels of skating and the different physical sizes of skaters, as well as to cover several price points. So the 'Top Model' (read most expensice) may not be the best choice of skate to buy, for you. The higher the model of skate the more expensive it is, and, the stiffer it is. If you’re not physically heavy enough to deal with ...
We Learn from the Very Best: An Interview with Coach Billy Moores (Part II)
What do you love about coaching? Mr. Moores: "I love helping people reach their potential. I believe that my strength is to challenge people and encourage them to be the best that they can be. When people are achieving, most times they are happy." What is your favorite... Hockey Movie: Slapshot, Hockey Song: The Hockey Song Who is your inspiration and why? Clare Drake....(Mr. Moores played for Mr. Drake for 1 year at the UofA, and then coached with him for ...