Minnesota just might be the epicenter for hockey in the U.S. It could be said that children in the state are born with hockey sticks in their hands, and it is little surprise that this place is home to one of the most thriving hockey scenes anywhere. Read on to... read more

10 Facts Every Fan Should Know About The NHL If you call yourself a hockey fan, or plan on calling yourself a hockey fan, then you’d better know the following ten facts about the National Hockey League. 1. The Basics Two teams, six on six, attempt to score on one... read more

From a 2012 article found on fortheloveofhockey.com: “It might be that my wrist shot is harder than my slap shot,” Kovalchuk said. “But I don’t think your shot has to be that hard. You have to put it in the right spot. You can shoot a puck 200 miles per hour... read more

From a 2012 article found on fortheloveofhockey.com: Kris Letang has a hard, heavy shot, the kind you would expect from an NHL defenseman with offensive flair. The kind that would make any goaltender stand up and take notice — if the shot was consistently on target. “Hitting the net is something... read more

From a 2012 article found on fortheloveofhockey.com: … Zach Parise was so impressed with Mike Cammalleri’s shot that he asked the Canadiens’ winger about his blade, which is unique among NHL players. Parise, however, switched back to his old one, because he couldn’t control the backhand. Eleven Hockey Patterns: Number - Comparable... read more

From a 2011 article found on fortheloveofhockey.com: Getting the stick right Chara’s shot hasn’t always been as reliable as it was in 2008-09, his Norris Trophy-winning year. That season, Chara buried a career-best 19 goals. Last year, Chara scored only seven goals, his fewest since 2000-01, when he netted just two... read more

From a 2010 article found on fortheloveofhockey.com: With five goals in the past two games, Calgary Flames winger Rene Bourque is red hot. Some of the credit might have to go to his stick, which he only uses for games — not practices. With good reason, Bourque is babying his magic... read more

From a 2010 article found on fortheloveofhockey.com: (Former) Penguins forward Petr Sykora may have the most recognizable and unique stick in the NHL. It has a royal blue shaft, and instead of a rounded end to the blade, his has a straight edge that is perpendicular to the ice. And he’s never really happy... read more