Hockey Player Magazine

Tag: Playing

  • On Contact: How to hit like the pros

    On Contact: How to hit like the pros

    By Bob Cunningham Oct 29, 2001, 19:35 ©Linda Marczak Their names are easily recognizable to even the most casual hockey fan; Cam Neely, Wendel Clark, Chris Chelios, Scott Stevens, and Rick Tocchet. These are among the big-name players of the National Hockey League associated with toughness. And while they may be noted for their scoring,…

  • When a hook is not a hook

    When a hook is not a hook

    By Ken Brody Oct 23, 2001, 18:27   Striper Ken Brody How often are you watching a hockey game when you see a player fouled, only to have no penalty called by the on-ice official? I’m sure it’s quite often, especially in professional hockey. Why does this happen? Because calling every infraction isn’t always the…