What can you and can you not do in hockey as far ah hitting and pushing?
400510
wow this is pretty hard to explain, theirs certian things like a hit is called a check and you cant check someone with 2 hands on your stick with your stick hitting your opponent and you cant use your elbow to hit some one and you cant trip anyone but hitting with your hip, shoulder or body is legal and fighting usually happenes which is one of the best parts of hockey thats what makes us hockey fans crazy but a fight you get penalized for its quite complicated but heres a site about the rules of hockey just incase your interested...learn and enjoy this is the best sport in the world
1065704
Hockey and lacrosse, the two most violent sports on this continent. If something's nagging you, just go out and find a game, take it out on some people, and afterwards, they will think no less of you for being a hard player. lol
281713
get a trainer,have a freind help you,practice,try challenging your self,and you can have a older person you know that knows how to play hockey compete against you .you know what i dont even know how to play or any thing i am just a good answerer.lol! good luck
271847
Well yea pretty much the best sport, eh. Drink beer and play. Yea how boot Hockey Night in Canada, all time favorite. Hockey is great, fast paced, big hits and goals.
963740
I made that switch once. I had to work much more on my stick handling, my speed, and accuracy of shots. I also had to work on taking face-offs. The next year I chose to go back to defense.
296204
work your defense harder. congrats on playing forward?
580591
I was out of town with my girls team and was in net.  Someone shot the puck and I made an awesome save.  I covered it and waited for the whistle.  Finally it blew and I stood up.  I left the puck on the ice because I was in an unusual position.  So the ref came over and picked it up.  I was just standing there with my arm on the top of the net when I slip.  My skate just slips on the ice.  I was standing there are cool and show-offy and I slip.  The ref (young, and very cute) saw it and starting laughing.  I did too, but not before blushing.\n\nI know it may not sound very funny, but at the time it was.
382725
Stationary bike is the best thing for a hockey player. Also focus on excercising your core muscles (Abs, back, glutes)
804804
This depends on your style and position to play....\n\nTypically offensive players play with shorter sticks (cut to their upper chest) since this allows them to bring the puck into their body when going around players.\n\nDefencemen like their sticks a bit longer to poke check the puck away from opposing players.... I play D and I like to cut it just below my chin... \n\nAgain cutting it at your nose is OK.... What I would do is start long and before you butt the stick try it out... If it feel confortable, at a certain length, then your done.... If not cut it a bit shorter....
672273
Well first of all, keep it wrapped in ice as much as possible to keep it from swelling and making things even harder.  Also, before the game ice it again to keep it a little numb. Before u put the gloves on, tape it a little to keep it from moving to much, and geting unconfortable. After you have put your gloves on, even though its not recomended for a goalie since you depend on your reach, tape your pointer and middle finger together, so that it stays imobilized, and that way you´ll protect your finger as much as possible, and compromise your goalkeeping as little as possible.  But keep in mind, that neither your finger will be protected nor will your goalkeeping be unaffected, you must find a half way point, because things will change.  You have to compromise to a confortable point.
979440
Go play hockey. The chances of you breaking your leg are slim. In fact your one of the first person I've heard of breaking their leg and I have play hockey since I was five mostly rep., your more likely to get a concussion of sprain something than break something. It a great sport and the people are great.
973646
I used to play hockey with this old guy... like pushing 60, who was round as a barrel and skated like a Sunday driver.\n\nHe was the *hands down* best stickhandler I've ever met.  I watched him literally walk the puck past eighteen year olds who thought they had him, and then doubled back to catch him, thought they had him again, and then \n\nBLAM\n\n- he'd cut loose with this wicked slap shot and the puck was past the goalie and in the net.\n\nI ran into this guy once.  I'm short, but solid for a girl.  I ran into him full tilt, coming around the back of the net with my fool head down, like an idiot.\n\nIt was like Armageddon.  He stayed perfectly upright, didn't budge.\n\nI hit him, bounced off, flew back about ten feet, hit the boards and lay there for ten minutes before I could get up again.\n\nPersonally, I want my goaltenders quick and lithe.  Gear makes big, not goalie.  \n\nIf you're skating out, big and slow doesn't necessarily mean anything.  Just ask Bryan Marchment.
788586
Kick And Score A Fricken goAl
242190
i think most people can't follow the puck. COUGH* americans COUGH* J/K\n\nHonestly i think its hard to  come from being a football or baseball fan and swithc over to hockey. Simply because hockey is so fast paced, that it is hard for new fans to learn all the rules.\n\nTake this couple from new england. Both huge Patriot fans. Now i took them two a couple bruins games. after explaining the rules during the game. they kinda got hooked and now goto games on a semi regular bases, and they watch games on the tv. \n\nIf you put a little effort into learning the basics of the game you'll love it. Also just lace up a pair of skates and get  game of pickup going...so much fun.\n\nanywho thats my two cents
222652
Practice with cutting down the angles.  Learn the best places to be on the ice when facing the shooter.  Learn to keep your stick on the ice and your legs clsoed.  It is good practice to have a group of players shooting pucks at you in a scramble in front of the net.  Work on dropping down to make pad saves and getting up on your feet as fast as possible.  Rapid fire shots will help with your reflexes as well as you getting back up on your feet fast to set your stance for the next shot.
1125012
If you are familiar with Ice Hockey, it will help you understand some of the rules, like offside and delay of game. Although, this game dosen't have a sin bin or goalies covered in padding. I would look on wikipedia or go to your local library and have a look about. You will definatley fall in love with this beautiful game.
798875
I would say ice hockey.  to hit a slapshot while trying to balance on ice skates is difficult.  now try to play in an ENTIRE game!  it is physically and mentally exhausting.\n\nThe hardest thing to DO in sports is hit a 100mph fastball, but I think the overall hardest SPORT would be ice hockey.