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HOCKEY 101

Learn the Basics of Hockey

Hockey can look a little chaotic when you don’t know what’s happening. Players are flying across the ice, weaving back and forth in with seemingly impossible speed and agility, sticks are everywhere, and the puck keeps escaping your attention. But once you understand the basics, the game starts to make a lot more sense. Hockey 101 is a beginner-friendly guide to the game, the gear, and the culture that makes hockey one of the fastest and most exciting sports around.

So, where do we start?

An image of Eva set up at a faceoff in a hockey game. She has her game face on. The Game
A photo of a hockey team on the ice.
Photos by Victoria Adkins
The Gear
Three female hockey players, from left Rachael, Eva, Georgia, smiling for the camera in a team photoshoot. The Culture