Hockey

The New Jersey Devils are making on helluva comeback this year. They were tied for dead last, in the league, with the New York Islands. Now neither the Islander nor Devils hold the title of last, that belongs to the Edmonton Oilers. The Devils are now fighting for a spot in the playoffs, and it seems like they probably will make it by the April playoff deadline. The devils need all the help they can get, that is why you need to know how to properly cheer for them.

In this tutorial, we learn how to properly tape a hockey stick. Start at the base of the stick and start to tape down the blade. Try not to have too much tape overlap. Keep taping until you reach the end of the blade, taping over the toe if you prefer. If you have a rounded toe, you will have to use scissors to cut the tape, then fold it tightly at the end so no tape is hanging loose. Now, flatten the tape out with something hard and flat. To finish, store this in a cool and dry place and enjoy...

In this how to video, you will learn how to tape up a hockey stick. You will need hockey tape and a hockey stick to do this. First, take the tape and wrap it around the tip about two times to make sure it is on nice and tightly. Stretch the tape length to about chest length and then spin it. This will create a cord for more grip. Now, wrap it around the stick about for times with a spacing that matches your fingers. Create a nice spiral while doing this. After this is done, wrap it back...

Dan Perceval, founder of the sport of Xtreme Ice Skating explains us in the video of how to properly lace ice hockey skates. It starts with the wax laces. There are different forms but he suggests heavy wax since it lasts long. These wax laces are used to grip the boots. We normally we use 120 inch if there is no wrapping around and it should be in excess if you wrap around. Now we start with lacing. You can start outwards or inwards in hole one. He prefers outward so he inserts the lace...

Flooding a backyard in winter is a common technique for building a hockey rink in your backyard. This is used for ice skating, ice hockey and other winter sports. Bring winter joy to your boring backyard by flooding it into a make-shift pond or body of water that freezes.

Ice skating is a fundamental skill in playing ice hockey. Learn ice hockey skills and moves in this sports video on how to ice skate. Take action: transfer weight from one leg to other, keep knees bent, and pivot as you shift your weight. Angie, the instructor in this how-to video from Live Strong, is currently with the Youth Hockey Foundation of Austin and the Chaparral Ice Center located in Austin TX. A native of Canada, Angie has been playing hockey for nearly 30 years. Angie enjoys...

A field hockey team will not win if the offense does not score points, so they must work together with the rest of the team to be successful. Learn how to play offense in field hockey in this video tutorial.

For a field hockey offense to score, their attacking must be better than the defense's tackling. Speed and accuracy are essential for an effective field hockey attack. Learn how to attack in field hockey in this video tutorial.

Check out this instructional hockey video that demonstrates how to take a wrist shot. Wrist shots in hockey are fundamental striking shots. Learn ice hockey skills and moves in this sports video on how to play hockey.

Check out this instructional hockey video that demonstrates how to stop on one foot. This is the second step for stopping. After you have mastered the snowplow stop, learn how to use one foot to stop. The one foot stop is a smart hockey skating skill to master. Learn hockey skills and moves in this sports video on how to play hockey.

Check out this instructional hockey video that demonstrates the beginning concepts of skating. Learn how to do inside outside edges. Ice skating for hockey requires skills like mastering inside outside edges. Learn hockey skills and moves in this sports video on how to play hockey.

North Americans pronounce Russian names incorrectly. Here's how to pronounce Russian hockey star, Alexander Ovechkin's name correctly.

Hockey Coach Tom Martin gives different drills for handling the puck. Each individual drill is discussed and illustrated augmented by a side bar summarizing the drill. Tips are given throughout the video in the form of pop ups.

You can learn how to make an ice hockey turn. Tight glide turns consist of a strong inside and outside edge glide with your body weight pushing downwards into the ice. Your right foot should be outside and your left foot a little behind.

You can learn how to build a stronger ice hockey side stop. Make sure you bend your knees and go quicker each time. To do the drill, you jump over a hockey stick and side stop.