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How do Hockey Players get Points?

Many sports judge their players by how many points they score, home runs they hit, or stops they make. But how do hockey players get points? Hockey players get points by scoring a goal or getting...

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Why do Hockey Refs Have Orange Bands?

Officials in all sports have distinct uniforms; common among them are black and white stripes. Why do hockey refs have orange bands? Hockey refs have orange bands because it identifies them as a...

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What Causes a Faceoff in Hockey?

All sports have their version of restarting game play. What causes a faceoff in ice hockey? A referee blowing their whistle and stopping play causes a faceoff in hockey. A faceoff is used to...

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Why do Players get Kicked out of Faceoffs?

To restart play in hockey, players from opposite teams engage in a puck drop or face-off. During this play, the ref will sometimes kick one of the players out of the restart. Players get kicked...

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Why Does Hockey Allow Fighting?

The most entertaining part of hockey is none other than the good ole' fashion brawl. There is no question- take any first timer to a hockey game and they will undoubtedly ask you if there will be a...

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How Long Is A Youth Hockey Game?

My son wants to play hockey, so I researched how much time we would be spending at the rink amongst many other topics. I am familiar with NHL games, but I was curious about how long youth games...

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