Help me explain the basic rules of hockey to my girlfriend.?

Question

She is trying to get into hockey for me, but is having some trouble keeping up. I think it is the way I try to explain it to her that keeps her from catching on. Is there a website with a good, plain english, laymen's explanation.

Answer 1

Pick up a copy of "The Girlfriend's Guide to Hockey" by Teena Spencer. It's an entertaining read, even for those with hockey knowledge. When I saw it at the bookstore I rolled my eyes but after leafing through it decided to buy it. It covers general rules, penalties, "hockeyspeak" and history with a sense of humor. It might be a good place for her to start.

Answer 2

There's tons of places on the internet to browse for the Rules and Regulations. I've played ice hockey for 20 years and have been an ice hockey official for 10 years and the rules are constantly changing it seems. Here's the Rules And Regulations for the NHL. It includes just about every aspect of the game from Rink Dimensions, Penalties, Icing, Offsides and so forth.

http://proicehockey.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&sdn=proicehockey&cdn=sports&tm=7&gps=53_118_1020_538&f=00&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.nhl.com/hockeyu/rulebook/index.html

Answer 3

Rule a million: the outlet faceoffs the beginning up of sessions and after objectives faceoffs are taken at center ice Rule 2: Faceoffs in Offensive zone ensue after outcomes anf goalie stops. Rule 3: independent zone (Blue Line) faceoffs ensue in many cases after offsides. Rule 4: 3 20 minute sessions Rule 5: if tied after 3 sessions it is going to circulate to a 5 minute extra time era Rule 6: if no one scores in extra time it is going to circulate to a shootout it starts with 3 adult men it it somewhat is a tie after the three adult men it is going to shop going until eventually a million team scores in a million around and the different would not

Answer 4

-has three period in one game
-5 players + goalie for each team
- highest score wins
-rule almost same as football there is a offside where a player can't be ahead of the puck on the opponents side of the court
-body check is legal... you can hit a guy when he has the puck
-penalties are made by putting a player on a penalty box giving the other team a power play which means you'll be playing one-man short for 2 minutes this is the equivalent of free throws in basketball

Answer 5

try wikipeadia or explain it to her yourself, it's really a very easy sport. tell her about icing (puck shot from behind center line and crosses the goal line on the other side of the ice, without being touched by ANYONE and without the goalie getting out of his crease) and off-side (an attacking player being in his attacking zone before the puck,... you can worry about adding stuff to that later). if she undestands that, then she understands the basics of hockey. let her watch, explain as you watch together and maybe let her see the wikipedia site.

Answer 6

Its like sex. A lot of guys tripping, falling, checking, fighting, and competing to get it in. And she is the goalie.

But that isn't for everyone. I had plenty of opportunities to simplify hockey for girly-girls and that one got the most laughs and actually helped them.

Answer 7

Here's a decent glossary:

http://www.firstbasesports.com/hockey_glossary.html

...now if only I could understand football. Hockey makes sense. :)

Answer 8

oilers circa 1981-1988 watch , learn
.. + try watchn ruskies montreal famous canjian tradition of xmas season when the game was absolutely phenomenal level of grace,style almost ballet perfection between each opposing side..

Answer 9

If she's like my wife, as soon as she hears "three periods" she will lose all interest.

Answer 10

sit down put on the tube hold on and go ahhhh!