by Luke Visser | Jul 18, 2022 | Hockey, Ice Hockey, Luke Visser Chappaqua
Ice hockey is a popular sport played on ice and in which two teams compete to shoot a hard rubber disc, the puck, into the opposing team’s net. The game is fast-paced and physical, with players using their sticks to pass or knock the puck forward. Players...
by Luke Visser | Jun 22, 2022 | Field Hockey, Hockey, Luke Visser Chappaqua
Many people think a hockey puck is just a piece of rubber that was cut from an old tire and slapped around the ice with some sticks. However, these little pucks are actually made using a precise process that involves vulcanizing rubber and then molding it over an...
by Luke Visser | May 3, 2022 | History, Hockey, Luke Visser Chappaqua
The history of hockey is full of twists and turns. While most people believe that Canada invented the sport, historians focused on athletics say that the answer is more complicated. Understanding the origins of hockey can sometimes seem a bit like a web. Still, a...
by Luke Visser | Feb 8, 2022 | History, Hockey, Luke Visser Chappaqua
The National Hockey League has been around for a long time, and franchises have come and gone. Some were successful in their day, while others faded into obscurity after just one season. Here are the three best franchises in NHL history when looking at success...
by Luke Visser | Jan 4, 2022 | Hockey, NHL, Teams
The first organized hockey game was played in Canada nearly 150 years ago. Despite a deep love and respect for the sport, it has been 28 years since a Canadian team won the sport’s biggest prize. With seven NHL teams currently playing in Canada, it is should not...
by Luke Visser | Nov 30, 2021 | Future, Hockey, NHL
As the NHL prepares to start its 105th season of play, fans will appreciate the return of normalcy. The NHL announced both an 82-game format as well as traditional division line-ups. There will be some surprises among teams and how they perform that could be a slap...
