Possibly more than any other sport, there is a unique culture that surrounds hockey. It’s a tightly knit group that is as dedicated to its sport as any in the world. As a result of this relationship, a unique corresponding‘hockey slang’has developed among players to describe hockey-speci...
The more you dig into the ice the more power you will get in your strides; as you push your skate outwards, dig in hard and you will go faster. The third point is to head on a swivel. You want to know what is going on around you, so you need to be able to look behind you ...
Ice hockey skates should be a specific sharpness, and it depends on the skater as to how sharp or dull they prefer their skates to be. Some players find a sharper skate helps them corner and skate faster, while other players prefer a duller blade as it allows them to make a more gentle...
Before you start to gear up you should check if you have all the necessary equipment to play as a goalie in ice hockey. All equipment should fit properly when used, so get professional help at hockey shop when you purchase your equipment. In addition to that, your skates should be sharpen...
Cross-country skiing is an incredible hobby for lovers of the outdoors. Here’s how to begin exploring the snow-covered world outside your back door.
Para ice hockey, formerly known as sledge hockey, differs from the able-bodied versionin key ways. Athletes sit on sledges, or sleds, that balance on two blades similar to those of a hockey skate, and their sticks have metal teeth that help the players propel themselves around the rink —...
Packed in between the snowboarding or surfing gear, a skateboard is a common find in Avallone’s luggage. Sometimes, his carry-on. “It's so much better going through the airports on a skateboard. You go everywhere so much faster,” he said. “It's definitely not allowed, but we do...
It's a tagline I've heard debated amongst family and friends who aren't hockey fans, but instead, consider the NFL much faster -- and tougher -- than the NHL. There's really no way to explain just how fast the game is on TV; you have to be there in person to see, feel, and...
In a multi-pronged effort to be more inclusive, gender-balanced and youth-centered in its selection of sport concentrations, breaking, sport climbing, skateboarding and surfing have all been added to the lineup in France. Nyjah Huston trains during practice for the Men's Pre-seeded Street ...
skater. Even confident skaters who have had a nasty fall struggle at times, to gain their confidence back. You should learn how to slow down first to a lesser speed before coming to a stop. Once you have practiced and are comfortable with doing this, you will be able to skate faster. ...