When it comes to choosing the right skates for NHL players, there are a few factors that come into play. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at what some of the top NHL players are using and what skates might be right for you. NHL Players and Their Skates NHL players are some…
The NHL playoffs are just around the corner, and hockey fans everywhere are wondering which teams will make the cut. Here’s a look at the contenders and which teams are most likely to secure a spot in the playoffs. Introduction The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league composed of 30 teams,…
After a long and grueling regular season, the NHL playoffs are finally here. 16 teams will battle it out for the chance to hoist the Stanley Cup, but only one can come out on top. So, which teams are most likely to be eliminated in the first round? The NHL Playoffs The NHL playoffs are…
This is a question that we get asked a lot here at The Hockey Writers. In short, NHL players wear whatever size jersey fits them best. NHL Jersey Sizes The average NHL player is about 6 feet tall and 200 pounds. So, what size jersey do NHL players wear? Most NHL players wear a size…
The NHL is made up of players from all over the world, but what percentage of those players are American? We take a look at the numbers. NHL Basics The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league made up of 30 teams, 23 of which are based in the United States and…
A recent study showed that the percentage of NHL players who are Canadian has been declining in recent years. NHL History The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league composed of 30 member clubs: 23 in the United States and 7 in Canada. It is widely considered to be the premier professional…
Do you know what pads NHL players wear? It’s one of the most important questions for any hockey fan. After all, you want to make sure you’re wearing the same thing as your favorite player. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the different pads NHL players wear and what makes them different….
Find out which NHL teams have won back-to-back Stanley Cups since the 1950s. NHL teams that have won back-to-back Stanley Cups The Stanley Cup is the most prestigious trophy in the NHL and winning it is a huge accomplishment. Winning back-to-back Stanley Cups is even more impressive and is a feat that has been accomplished…
On May 31, 1996, the NHL announced that the Winnipeg Jets would be sold and relocated to Phoenix to become the Coyotes. The Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were an NHL team that was based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Thrashers began playing in the 1999-2000 NHL season. On May 31, 2011, the NHL announced that…
A “healthy scratch” is a term used to describe a player who is healthy and eligible to play, but is not in the lineup because the coach believes there are other players who will give the team a better chance to win. NHL Injuries A healthy scratch is when a player is scratched from the…
The minimum wage for NHL players is $700,000 per year. However, many players make much more than that, with the average salary being $2.4 million per year. Introduction The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America, currently consisting of 31 teams: 24 in the United States and seven in…
The most goals scored in an NHL game is 16, which was accomplished by the Detroit Red Wings in a 10-1 victory over the New York Rangers on January 23, 1944. Introduction Many people are familiar with the National Hockey League (NHL), but may not know that it is the most popular hockey league in…