Category Archives: Hockey

The Sports Archives – A Brief History of Ice Hockey!

Posted on February 7, 2014 by thesportsarchives

The name hockey is most likely derived from the word hoquet, a word in Middle French used for describing a shepherd’s stave, which had a curved or hooked end.  Throughout the ages, there have been many recordings of a game played with curved … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Equipment Used In Hockey!

Posted on January 7, 2014 by thesportsarchives

Hockey players use many different types of equipment, both to facilitate game play and to protect themselves. In this article you will find a list of all the equipment used in ice hockey with some brief details regarding their purpose … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Ancient Egyptian Sports!

Posted on November 19, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Many people don’t realize how much our modern way of living has in common with ancient societies We’re not talking about identical lifestyles but there are obvious similarities within the time frame of about 5, 000 years. Sure, they weren’t … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Dangerous Fall Sports!

Posted on November 12, 2013 by thesportsarchives

As the leaves change and we bundle up for cooler weather, an entire new season of sports is starting. Just like many of you, I enjoy sitting in the brisk fall air and watching a game or tracking local team’s … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Which Sports Are Best For Children?

Posted on October 2, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Which Sports Are Best For Children? We all know how important physical activity is for children. Not only does it encourage a healthy lifestyle from a young age but it also equips kids with valuable life skills such as teamwork, … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Coolest Trophy Designs In Sports!

Posted on September 12, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Trophies in sports provide validation of a job well done. Whether it’s an individual or team award, the trophy is the tall, heavy, shiny light at the end of the season-long tunnel. They are displayed in stadiums for fans to … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Worst Sporting Injuries Of All Time

Posted on July 31, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Have you ever suffered a sporting injury? Chin up – it can’t be as bad as some of these. Read on to find out about five of the worst sports accidents of all time – and how the affected stars … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – How To Choose Your Ice Hockey Position

Posted on May 18, 2013 by thesportsarchives

So you’ve joined a team, bought your ice hockey skates and had a few scrapes and bangs. Now you know what the game is all about it’s time to choose your position. Take a look at the following to find … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – ESPN For Ultimate Sports Lovers!

Posted on February 13, 2013 by thesportsarchives

First we should start out defining exactly what the letters stand for then we can follow a true sports lover in his quest for divulging how this network has evolved into a pastime. Entertainment and Sports Programming Network provides sports … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Women In Hockey Are Going Places!

Posted on February 5, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Paul Gallico described Ice hockey “precociously” by stating it as “a fast body-contact game played by men with clubs in their hands and knives laced to their feet”. This is a blunt definition of the game as it is renowned … Continue reading →

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