help...im hockey stupid!?

Question

ok...i really like this guy who is OBSESSED with hockey. I really wanna learn more about the sport so i could impress him. i know its kinda corny, but i always had an interest in hockey, and i figured this would be a good time to learn more about it! thanks!!

Answer 1

Here is a webpage that has a lot of user friendly "newbie" oriented information.
http://www.amshockey.com/fanzone/101/

*been in your shoes... many years.... Liked a guy in high school - I soon became an expert at hockey (don't ask me to play though). Just go to games when you can... watch the other spectators, clap when they do (if they are from your team) if he is only into NHL, watch a few games at home and listen to the announcers, they actually tend to explain alot.

Another way is to get to a game WITH him. (even if there are other people there- maybe have a playoff party or something) Guys like to share their knowledge with people who are interested - especially in something they are crazy about. Ask what stuff means - just don't try to "play dumb" ask genuine questions and of course PAY ATTENTION to the answers =)

Good Luck... just don't get lost in the ice =)

Answer 2

You may need to blow some more of your points and ask us more specific questions. As others said, 99% of it is just trying to put the puck in the net. Get the other 1% down and you will dazzle your Man not to mention know more than 99% of people here.

There are 3 periods of 20 minutes. In the regular season if you are still tied there is a "sudden death" period of 5 minutes -- first to score wins. If still tied, there is a "shootout", 3 players take turns 1-1 against the Goalie.

In the playoffs where we are now, if tied in regulation, you just play until the next Goal is scored. If you are tied 3-3, the final score will be 4-3. Goal #4 may come in a minute of overtime, it may take another 3 periods. (Or even more if you're Vancouver).

The "attacking zone" is between the blue line and the boards closest to that Goal. The puck must cross that blue line before ANY player on offense. Then, if the puck comes out of that area, ALL offensive players must leave it. If these things don't happen, play is stopped and there is a "faceoff" outside the blue line.

Icing --- If you are behing the red line and shoot the puck past the Goal line on the other side, as soon as a defender touches the puck, play is stopped. Why do they do this? They want you to WORK to pass and stickhandle the puck, not just shoot it down.

There's a whole lot here, I don't know how much I can cover. Don't always watch the puck. Watch how the forwards and defenseman battle for position in front of the net. Good defensive teams don't let opposing forwards stand around the net and do what they want. Watch the Goalie and how he positions himself square to the shooter -- "cutting down the angle".

What I did when I learned Hockey way back in 1975 was buy a newstand guide and learn the statistics of all the players. Now of course you have the internet. Try www.nhl.com or www.cnn.com (follow links to Hockey) or www.hockeydb.com. Learn the big-name players, who is on your team, who the league's best scorers are, what Goalies have the best Goals against average and save percentage.

hmmm..what else? Somewhat different than other sports in 2 things: wherever the puck is, your team is. EVERYONE moves (or should) with the slightest movement of the puck. When you lose the puck, the objective changes. You need to stop the other team from scoring and you need to get it back. Everything happens QUICKLY. Appreciate that everyone is doing all this ON SKATES, and it is a joy to watch.

Welcome to the greatest game in the world, and try to think of more specific questions. We will be glad to help you.

Answer 3

It really is a simpler game now that you don't have to know what a two-line pass is. Offsides is now only if someone precedes the puck across the blue line.
Icing the puck has its own rules, and the ways that icing is waved off such as defenseman could have played the puck or the one team is killing a penalty.
Learn the various minor penalties (2:00) as holding (the most common nowadays), hooking, slashing, roughing, etc.
Perhaps the best way though is to watch the playoffs. Who want's to read a book? The rest of the playoffs will have every hockey situation come up such as goals disallowed by instant replay and a too many men on the ice penalty call that will cost a team dearly. It's a great team sport. Too bad most of America ignores it.

Answer 4

JUst know that they are 3 Periods, 20 Minutes, Two Minutes for Fighting, Cross-Checking and Icing isn't the Cake it means You shoot the Puck where I shouldn't Have, their a Red and White Line and Circle called the Center Ice, Blue Line, Two Circles on the Left and Right Sides of the Ice, The End Line and the Goalie Crease where the Goaie Should be Behind the Goal, One Overtime After 3 Periods If Game Tied If the game's Still Regular Season requires Shootout, Playoffs they'll play as Many Overtimes as Humanly Possible.

Answer 5

Most big bookstores carry "Hockey for Dummies" or the equivalent. They usually do a very good job of explaining the game.

Hockey is pretty simple -- put the puck in the net. The only tricky part is the offsides rule, but it's not that bad once you get used to it. Great game to watch in person, by the way.

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Answer 8

The best thing to do is just watch with your boyfriend. If his fav team made the playoffs then he should be pumped now so get excited with him. Get him to explain the game to you and pay attention and ask questions...he will like that and it will make him feel like he is sharing something with you. It's really hard to "fake" hockey knowledge and if you are trying to impress a guy you will fail by just knowing the actual game. Guys are all about players, stats, and points. Your best bet is to plead cluelessness and asked to be tutored! Good Luck

Answer 9

If you want to discuss hockey with your boyfriend, you don't really need to know all the rules. Just read the sports section of your paper every morning. Hopefully it has good hockey coverage and you can talk about the players and the team with him.

Answer 10

lol....those are the type of guys i like too. the sports guys..well, all I can say is go on nhl.com . they have almost everything there. You can learn about the history, rules, players, teams, whatever you can think of. I don't think you have to know a whole lot about hockey to get the guy to like you but this site can educate you a little bit so when you are watching a game with him...you'll know whats icing or what going on...lol. Good Luck.