Hockey 101 - Educating the Fans

Hockey Rules

Get a crash course in the rules of hockey. What's offsides? What's icing? What does cross checking mean?

Hockey Terms

Learn what the terms you hear used at the rink and on the radio broadcasts mean.

Hockey Slang

Some of the "unofficial" terms in hockey. The definitions may vary from fan to fan, but we tried to pin some down for you.

Westie's Terms

Americans' broadcasts feature veteran WHL play-by-play man Craig West (aka Westie). His colorful descriptions sometimes leave novice fans wondering what he was meaning. Come to Westie's Terms to get the real meanings.

Medical Terms

Injuries are part of the game in hockey and these medical terms might help you understand a description given by our athletic trainer Binne Brouwer or a member of the coaching staff.