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Hockey
Whether you want to learn about the history and rules of this beloved sport, read news and blogs, buy equipment or game tickets, or simply become a better player, the Internet can meet your needs.
Expand All Guide SectionsThe Rules and History of Hockey
From the first time field hockey players in Northern Europe played on frozen lakes more than 500 ... read more »
Hockey Leagues
Many sports, like football, have one primary league and almost nothing else. That is not the case ... read more »
News, Rumors, and Analysis of Hockey
Anyone looking for hockey news and analysis will find the Web's resources to be a monumental improvement upon what the local newspaper has to offer. The top hockey sites provide up-to-the-minute coverage of headline news, scores, standings, and stats, with multimedia features like photos and videos, plus blogs, columns, and opinion pieces to provide perspective.
Dulcinea's Insight
- When it comes to up-to-the-minute and comprehensive news coverage, bigger is usually better. The Hockey sections on sites like ESPN.com, CBS SportsLine, and SportsIllustrated.com are usually your best bet for breaking hockey news.
- NHL.com has news and well-written features. However, don’t look for the league’s official site to be very critical of itself or its people. If you are looking for controversial news or coverage of negative stories, you’re better off elsewhere.
- Almost all professional hockey teams have at least one quality blog that follows their daily exploits. If you'd like to find such a blog, try using a blog search engine like Technorati. Run a search for a term such as "Detroit Red Wings blog" (or the equivalent with the team of your choice).
- Most hockey blogs have a running list of links to other recommended blogs in the margins of their page. These lists are called "blogrolls," and they're a great way to discover new sites.
- We normally don’t recommend Wikipedia because of its well-documented problems with credibility and accuracy. However, the site can be an excellent way to locate team blogs and discussion forums. In the "External Links" section at the bottom of your team's Wikipedia entry you'll find a list of the most popular news and community sites.
Dulcinea's Picks
For hockey news …
SportingNews.com
’s hockey section can be a helpful source for anyone looking for the latest in hockey news. The site is easy to navigate with a list of headlines. There are also blogs and a “Your Turn” section where members can speak their minds. Check out the “Fan Roster” for a list of teams that members chose as their favorites, and contact fellow fans who follow your favorite team.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
(CBC/Radio-Canada) is a Canadian-based news network. The network’s hockey page provides extensive coverage of Canada’s national sport. In addition to the daily headlines, there are features and blogs. Read the news feed to keep up with all the latest hockey developments.
Hockey Fights
is a comprehensive guide and tribute to the wonderful pastime of hockey fighting. It has a fight log with punch-by-punch recaps of every squabble and a voting system to determine winners. See the “Multimedia” section for some great fight videos.
Hockey’s Future
is a great Web site for news and information about future prospects and draft picks in the sport. You’ll find the latest developments with the NHL draft and an “HF Boards” section with lots of hockey forum topics and an FAQ. The site boasts 50–100 writers.
For columns …
ESPN.com
’s John Buccigross writes weekly hockey columns during the NHL season. He also anchors for SportsCenter, and since 1998 he has anchored NHL 2Night. His columns are often accompanied by a “mailbag” full of visitors’ letters.
ESPN.com
’s Scott Burnside is a columnist and blogger. He writes on a variety of developments and issues within the hockey community. To access his most recent columns, go to the ESPN.com hockey page, scroll to “Contributors” in the middle, and click on Scott Burnside.
USA Today
’s Ted Montgomery is the author of four hockey books and only writes columns devoted to hockey. Scroll down the page to find an archive of his columns dating back to March 2003.
For blogs …
Taco Juice
has an extensive directory of hockey blogs. It's organized to help visitors find team blogs, player blogs, and general hockey blogs.
HockeyBuzz.com
prides itself on uncovering the latest rumors in hockey. The site was created by the anonymously named “Eklund,” who came to popularity for his coverage of the 2004–2005 lockout. The rumors are rated from E1 to E5, E5 being the most reliable. In addition to Eklund, the site features a number of different writers, podcasts, and links to bloggers specific to certain teams. The pop-up ads can be distracting, however.
The Hat on Hockey,
a blog written by Eric Duhatschek of Toronto’s The Globe, is a great source for up-to-date news on the National Hockey League such as new logos, trades, and more. The blog entries tend to be brief.
Off Wing Opinion
is a frequently updated blog packed with links to other sports blogs, hockey pieces, and some of its most frequently read blog entries. Scroll down the page and use the search box on the left side to find all hockey-related entries.
Hockey Statistics
Next time you're in a friendly argument about who has the all-time highest points-per-game ratio in ... read more »
Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy hockey sites are plentiful on the Web. We’ve found the best of the best to help ... read more »
Playing Hockey
If you are more likely to fall on your behind when taking a slap shot than get the puck in the ... read more »
Buying Hockey Equipment, Apparel, and Memorabilia
If you’re going to play hockey, you’ll need gear. But finding the right equipment in ... read more »
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