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 | Apr 8, 2022 | History, Ice Hockey, Luke Visser Chappaqua
In the ancient hockey game, a puck was once just a frozen piece of rubber! Players would knock it around with wooden sticks. Some professionals play on the ice and score millions of dollars for their skills these days. Hockey is more prevalent in Canada than in any...
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 | Oct 26, 2021 | Break Out Stars, Candidates, Luke Visser Chappaqua, NHL
It’s been a particularly tumultuous offseason for hockey fans. The NHL added its 32nd franchise, the Seattle Kraken, and numerous teams maneuvered to fit under the stagnant salary cap. A new city means new opportunities, and these 3 NHL players are primed for a...
