I started skating at 3 years old. Skate enough and the blades become an extension of your feet so you’re “on your feet” like you were saying about wanting to be in sports. Yes the game is very fast and intense and dangerous but the danger is cut down a little bit by the big enforcers. The players police their own behavior and if someone breaks any unspoken rules or hits someone he’s not supposed to hit, the enforcers will exact retribution and the scales will be balanced again.
“It probably don’t hurt that bad”. YES SIR IT CAN HURT LIKE HECK. Most checks aren’t too bad but there are some bangers especially by the big guys. I’ve been knocked unconscious by 4 blindside checks in my hockey career, and gotten my face stitched up several times. One thing about getting hit is it really tires you out. It takes a lot out of you to take a big hit.
In the NHL all teams have four lines of forwards and 3 lines of defence. They switch out throughout the game. There are 6 total positions in hockey, and although none of them are specific to making big hits, that is the point of the fourth line. They are often grinders who will fight and make big hits but are much less skilled with the puck
The best hitter the NHL has ever seen or at least top 3 is Dustin Byfuglien (pronounced buff-lin). The guy was 6'5" 260lbs and played both forward and defenseman in his career.
Dunno about 'biggest hits' in history... Some of them, but also a bunch of pretty light hits and a lot of huge hits missing :D But good stuff! Hockey players (that make it anywhere) are tough! Greatest sport.
Best sport in the world! Most of the fights break out because I guy was hit from behind into the boards head first (which is against the rules) or head hunting (which is also against the rules).
I'd highly recommend trying to go to a nearby NHL game this upcoming season. I think the closest to you is the Washington Capitals. They happen to have the #3 all-time goal scorer who, this season, will likely become #2, and next season will probably surpass Wayne Gretzky (the Great One) for most goals scored in a career. It'd be a cool experience, and something you could create a video for.
been playing hockey my whole life! I'm 31 now. actually just had a very dirty hit on me during a tournament two months ago and ended up snapping my tibia / fibula in my left leg, bone was sticking out my leg and my foot was hanging down at almost a 90 degree angle. got a rod, 5 screws and a long nail in my leg now. still recovering from it but I'm getting there! Can't wait to play hockey again tho!
If youre playing at this level, you were likely born with skates on. Im sure hockey has the most fights, and maybe the worst injuries. Those skate blades have cut throats in games. There are player positions: Center, Left Wing, Right Wing, Forward, Goalie, etc.... They are all kicking each others ass for the Stanley Cup. The oldest trophy in sports. During the regular season the on ice officials tend to call more penalties and such. But during the playoffs they ease back and let the game go full throttle. Playoff hockey is ALWAYS brutal and fast. Its the best of 7 games, like the world series. So imagine the Stanley Cup Final, the 2 best teams in the league going at each other for at least 4 games over the course of a week or so. Its effing epic.
Ice Hockey, this modern version, and Basketball, Baseball and Football were all invented by Canadians. As a Canadian, who grew up playing hockey and as a proud fan, you are welcome! and you can have basketball! This rough style of hockey is Canadian Hockey. It is the reason why Canada is the dominate hockey nation in the world - more than twice as many intetnational wins/medals than the next closest country - Russia. Thankfully, some US players and leagues have adopted the Canadian style of hockey and avoid the European Style of hockey. The NHL was a Canadian league that expanded into the USA. Historically, most NHL players are Canadian, but that has dropped from almost 100% down to 50% today. Even hockey teams in the USA are half Canadian players or more. Hockey pucks are vulcanized rubber that are frozen for game use, reduces bouncing of puck. Pucks are shot at average speeds of 88 mph up to about 110 mph. The glass is 1/2 inch thick safety glass. The boards, can move a little, but are not padded and are boards, hard. Body and Hip checks are legal providing 1) the head is not the initial point of contact 2) you can't your elbow or knee, 3) you don't hit people from behind, on the numbers on back of jersey and 4) hip checks must be above the knee. Hockey players move at speeds of up to 28 mph and collisions between two players can occur at over 50 mph. Even though hockey players are app 20% smaller than NFL players, NHL Hockey hits are known to be over 20% harder than NFL or rugby. Then they land on ice or are smashed into boards - lol can't run out of bounds, in hockey, to avoid getting hit. You are not allowed to hit anyone with your stick, unless it was a follow- through on a shot. Fighting is illegal and results in at least a 5 min penalty or more. Fighting usually results in response to a dirty play/player - retribution and punishment - see ' the code' Hockey players do not stay down unless they are really hurt, normally they pop back up and keep playing - other sports could LEARN from this Most common hockey injuries are stitches and loosing teeth aka 'spitting chicklets' - when this happens, hockey players don't usually even miss a shift Hockey players play through the pain on broken legs, broken feet, broken jaws, noses and facial bones. If at all humanly or inhumanly possible, hockey players finish their shift, the game and the series. Ice Hockey is rated as the SECOND most difficult and tough sport, just behind boxing. Less than a 1% difference between the two. It is followed by football, mma....but who really cares about that. Each game is a full 60 minutes, made up of three 20 min periods. The clock is stopped when game play is halted. The NHL regular season is 82 games ( also has pre-season) and Stanley Cup Playoffs where you must win '4' best of 7 series, hence a minimun of 16 games to a maximum of 28 games played! An entire football season just to win the cup! Hence, it is the hardest trophy in professional sports to win! Finally, THERE IS NOTHING LIKE PLAY-OFF HOCKEY!
Defensemen are typically in the best position to lay people out, but in the past up until recently they used to have goons on teams whose only job was to fight and hurt people who stepped out of line or to send a message and change the momentum of a game. For better or worse, that era is over now.
@@dunsonhouse There are still fights, just way less. About 10 years ago there were a bunch of guys dying from overdoses, suicide, etc. all stemming from CTE and the pain medication teams would give their tough guys. The NHL had to clamp down on it from a liability perspective. That said, it's still worth watching, the game is very exciting and faster and more skilled than it's ever been. You will still see big hits and a fight here and there but the goon era is now a thing of the past.
When playing hockey and you get to the age where hitting is allowed you are actually taught to be up against the boards and glass when you are taking a hit, the reason is the majority of hits near the boards if you are up against the boards the board and glass will absorb most of the impact. A hit when you are standing up against the boards is way less painful and dangerous than a hit in the open ice. The most dangerous place to be hit in my opinion is 3-5 feet away from the boards, these cause people to awkwardly slam into the boards and sometimes break bones and cause the most injuries specifically to your legs, back, and neck. Open ice hits are mostly just a concern for concussions since you are taking a head on collision with nothing to embrace the impact. 99% of the time the boards are your friend when taking a hit but the 1% when you are a few feet away are the scariest.
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Hockey most certainly has the most fights. The big 1 on 1 fights are more rare nowadays, but the whole line scrapping is pretty much after ANY big hit. We "police" ourselves. We take a huge hit, you're gonna answer for that. Either later in the game, or we remember your number for next time. It's an unwritten rule, and that's why when we fight we don't get suspended. Just get out in "time out" for a few minutes then back to it
I grew up playing just to make the team you had to go thru the line against potential teamates of hip checks by 15 mfs hardest thing ive ever had to do
@@ianrobison4228 it’s been 24 years since I was in high school but I remember it as one of my favorite drills to do just because it wasn’t power skating. I HATED power skating drills.
Love playing hockey.But the difference with my old bush league hockey days and the pros is,these guys do short shifts on the ice and then rest a bit.In the bush league, sometimes 6 people on the bench was a luxury,with no water and only Jägermeister to drink.....I believe the pros are spoiled brats..😋😄
Can I play it? YES! Did I play it? YES! Did I love it? I don't see any way you can play hockey and not love it. I really need to join an adult league, I miss the game.
There is no specific position for hitting but there is a role on the team. Defensemen tend to be larger to be able to physically control the other team in front of the net, forwards break into a few categories: Playmakers Snipers (Shooters) Enforcers (Fighters/tough guys) Two-Way Forwards (Equally responsible for defense and offense) and Power-Forwards, they are usually big, fast and strong, they throw body checks in the offensive zone and use their size to open lanes to the net and screen the goalie.
I’m only 14 and my top speed is around 20mph and I’ve hit people at that speed and tripped and fallen head first into the boards at that speed multiple times
@@dunsonhouse th-cam.com/video/a7G0xYXP1gA/w-d-xo.html .. If I could possibly suggest one video for ya gentlemen, it would be this one... from almost a decade ago, but in my opinion one of the best compilations for the best game you can name... The good ol’ hockey game !! Cheers yaaa BEAUTS
I know I left you a lot of links... but I promise, they are worth watching. I've been skating since I was 4..... I'm almost 40 now. I played AAA high school. (I think they go by tiers now, so it would be tier 1). But no.... there's no position for hitting. I guess D hit more. But really, it's a player to player thing. Want to see some crazy hockey clips. Look up PK Subban, Kronwall, Zac Rinaldo, Wayne Simmonds. Or some Wilson, Gudas... th-cam.com/video/Sv5UV9Uqo24/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/2TYNVlSd-Gg/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/fxvqngLowFk/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/G-0DoppiaSE/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/ANDIEZ-RmxI/w-d-xo.html They skate over 25mph. For scoring and dangles. Look up Kane, Giroux, McDavid, Gaudreau, Datsyuk, Crosby, Ovechkin. Oh, and you want to be against the glass (boards) when being hit. The boards actually take the force of most of the hit. They teach you to get up against the boards when you see a hit coming. And, football is just a different kind of hitting. When you tackle a guy, you're actually taking some of the impact by wrapping him up. You'll notice the worst looking football tackles are the ones when they aren't wrapping him up.... well, that's hockey hits. All of them. And, we wear less padding. We have more hip and leg padding.... but hockey shoulder pads are nothing compared to football shoulder pads. Same with helmets. Hockey helmets are light and not actually that protective. Not compared to a football helmet anyway. And, in hockey, they wear a half shield or nothing to cover their faces. Now, in football, you're going to being hitting you head more ao they need the head protection more. Football, you have a full cage and some, a visor too. (Lower levels of hockey, most players wear a full visor or a cage). Yes.... I'm a Flyers fan.... but they didn't the nickname "The Broad Street Bullies" by being bitches. Sorry this is so long.
Skates have better traction than any sneakers on hardwood tbh. That’s if you have proper skates that are sharpened correctly. The edges just dig in so much that I could never do the movements I can do on skates. By proper skates I mean molded , laces tight enough , and sharp blades. Laces and blades are the biggest. Make sure your skates are sharp and tie your laces VERY tight. Otherwise your ankles won’t stay straight which is what almost everyone’s problem is when learning.
I started skating at 3 years old. Skate enough and the blades become an extension of your feet so you’re “on your feet” like you were saying about wanting to be in sports. Yes the game is very fast and intense and dangerous but the danger is cut down a little bit by the big enforcers. The players police their own behavior and if someone breaks any unspoken rules or hits someone he’s not supposed to hit, the enforcers will exact retribution and the scales will be balanced again.
NHL greatest fights is really good
Definitely need to check it out
@@dunsonhouse watch it with your bro
“It probably don’t hurt that bad”. YES SIR IT CAN HURT LIKE HECK. Most checks aren’t too bad but there are some bangers especially by the big guys. I’ve been knocked unconscious by 4 blindside checks in my hockey career, and gotten my face stitched up several times.
One thing about getting hit is it really tires you out. It takes a lot out of you to take a big hit.
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In the NHL all teams have four lines of forwards and 3 lines of defence. They switch out throughout the game. There are 6 total positions in hockey, and although none of them are specific to making big hits, that is the point of the fourth line. They are often grinders who will fight and make big hits but are much less skilled with the puck
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The best hitter the NHL has ever seen or at least top 3 is Dustin Byfuglien (pronounced buff-lin). The guy was 6'5" 260lbs and played both forward and defenseman in his career.
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@@dunsonhouse This guy is a child, Scott Stevens was the biggest hitter in hockey. He literally ended guys careers.
@@reedpet for real still can’t believe Paul kariya came back later that game!
@@reedpet cronwall had some BRUTAL hits too
'Technically' Ovechkin is the best playoff hitter as he now holds the record.
I’m 56 years old and I still play in a hockey beer league. It’s a heck of a lot of fun.
Dunno about 'biggest hits' in history... Some of them, but also a bunch of pretty light hits and a lot of huge hits missing :D But good stuff! Hockey players (that make it anywhere) are tough! Greatest sport.
Thanks for the info!
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"Kronwalled" is an experience.
This is honestly the only sport thats still played old school
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Best sport in the world! Most of the fights break out because I guy was hit from behind into the boards head first (which is against the rules) or head hunting (which is also against the rules).
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@@dunsonhouse Welcome to hockey dawg
I'd highly recommend trying to go to a nearby NHL game this upcoming season. I think the closest to you is the Washington Capitals. They happen to have the #3 all-time goal scorer who, this season, will likely become #2, and next season will probably surpass Wayne Gretzky (the Great One) for most goals scored in a career. It'd be a cool experience, and something you could create a video for.
been playing hockey my whole life! I'm 31 now. actually just had a very dirty hit on me during a tournament two months ago and ended up snapping my tibia / fibula in my left leg, bone was sticking out my leg and my foot was hanging down at almost a 90 degree angle. got a rod, 5 screws and a long nail in my leg now. still recovering from it but I'm getting there! Can't wait to play hockey again tho!
Yes I can play hockey, i’m from Sweden and we always played hockey in the winter
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Recommended reaction The Russian Five (it’s old nhl documentary) or World chase tag highlights
If youre playing at this level, you were likely born with skates on. Im sure hockey has the most fights, and maybe the worst injuries. Those skate blades have cut throats in games. There are player positions: Center, Left Wing, Right Wing, Forward, Goalie, etc.... They are all kicking each others ass for the Stanley Cup. The oldest trophy in sports. During the regular season the on ice officials tend to call more penalties and such. But during the playoffs they ease back and let the game go full throttle. Playoff hockey is ALWAYS brutal and fast. Its the best of 7 games, like the world series. So imagine the Stanley Cup Final, the 2 best teams in the league going at each other for at least 4 games over the course of a week or so. Its effing epic.
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Been playing hockey for 18 years
They call them enforcers they take care of the crazy shit
Fighting is allowed in hockey, one on one til one of them hits the ice.
Ice Hockey, this modern version, and Basketball, Baseball and Football were all invented by Canadians. As a Canadian, who grew up playing hockey and as a proud fan, you are welcome! and you can have basketball!
This rough style of hockey is Canadian Hockey. It is the reason why Canada is the dominate hockey nation in the world - more than twice as many intetnational wins/medals than the next closest country - Russia. Thankfully, some US players and leagues have adopted the Canadian style of hockey and avoid the European Style of hockey.
The NHL was a Canadian league that expanded into the USA. Historically, most NHL players are Canadian, but that has dropped from almost 100% down to 50% today. Even hockey teams in the USA are half Canadian players or more.
Hockey pucks are vulcanized rubber that are frozen for game use, reduces bouncing of puck. Pucks are shot at average speeds of 88 mph up to about 110 mph.
The glass is 1/2 inch thick safety glass. The boards, can move a little, but are not padded and are boards, hard.
Body and Hip checks are legal providing 1) the head is not the initial point of contact 2) you can't your elbow or knee, 3) you don't hit people from behind, on the numbers on back of jersey and 4) hip checks must be above the knee.
Hockey players move at speeds of up to 28 mph and collisions between two players can occur at over 50 mph. Even though hockey players are app 20% smaller than NFL players, NHL Hockey hits are known to be over 20% harder than NFL or rugby. Then they land on ice or are smashed into boards - lol can't run out of bounds, in hockey, to avoid getting hit.
You are not allowed to hit anyone with your stick, unless it was a follow- through on a shot.
Fighting is illegal and results in at least a 5 min penalty or more. Fighting usually results in response to a dirty play/player - retribution and punishment - see ' the code'
Hockey players do not stay down unless they are really hurt, normally they pop back up and keep playing - other sports could LEARN from this
Most common hockey injuries are stitches and loosing teeth aka 'spitting chicklets' - when this happens, hockey players don't usually even miss a shift
Hockey players play through the pain on broken legs, broken feet, broken jaws, noses and facial bones. If at all humanly or inhumanly possible, hockey players finish their shift, the game and the series.
Ice Hockey is rated as the SECOND most difficult and tough sport, just behind boxing. Less than a 1% difference between the two. It is followed by football, mma....but who really cares about that.
Each game is a full 60 minutes, made up of three 20 min periods. The clock is stopped when game play is halted.
The NHL regular season is 82 games ( also has pre-season) and Stanley Cup Playoffs where you must win '4' best of 7 series, hence a minimun of 16 games to a maximum of 28 games played! An entire football season just to win the cup! Hence, it is the hardest trophy in professional sports to win! Finally,
THERE IS NOTHING LIKE
PLAY-OFF HOCKEY!
There's an old saying about hockey..."i went to a fight and a hockey game broke out" lol
These nhl videos are great you should watch Niklas Kronwalls biggest hits, he used to pivot full speed and check people with his back. insane
Defensemen are typically in the best position to lay people out, but in the past up until recently they used to have goons on teams whose only job was to fight and hurt people who stepped out of line or to send a message and change the momentum of a game. For better or worse, that era is over now.
Damn I wish we could have seen that era
@@dunsonhouse There are still fights, just way less. About 10 years ago there were a bunch of guys dying from overdoses, suicide, etc. all stemming from CTE and the pain medication teams would give their tough guys. The NHL had to clamp down on it from a liability perspective. That said, it's still worth watching, the game is very exciting and faster and more skilled than it's ever been. You will still see big hits and a fight here and there but the goon era is now a thing of the past.
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Every team has what is called an "enforcer". He is the policeman of the team and will deal with problems.
Been playing hockey competitively for 16 years and it’s not too hard to learn if you want to pick it up
i played this sport for 10 years,...so i can relate to getting hit hard
When playing hockey and you get to the age where hitting is allowed you are actually taught to be up against the boards and glass when you are taking a hit, the reason is the majority of hits near the boards if you are up against the boards the board and glass will absorb most of the impact. A hit when you are standing up against the boards is way less painful and dangerous than a hit in the open ice. The most dangerous place to be hit in my opinion is 3-5 feet away from the boards, these cause people to awkwardly slam into the boards and sometimes break bones and cause the most injuries specifically to your legs, back, and neck. Open ice hits are mostly just a concern for concussions since you are taking a head on collision with nothing to embrace the impact. 99% of the time the boards are your friend when taking a hit but the 1% when you are a few feet away are the scariest.
My dude gotta scope out best fights of all time, more history too absorb
the guy in the position you are asking about is called an enforcer
The position that does most of the hitting is a defenseman
Ooh ok I feel it I am learning more about I thank you for the comment
Since you reacted to puskas award, can you react to Ferenc Puskas (raymar video) and honestly I suggest start reacting to some old players like Di stefano, Lev yashin, Romario, r9, Johan cruyff and more, love your videos man I like you and mockie you guys are the best at reacting videos ❤️
Hockey most certainly has the most fights. The big 1 on 1 fights are more rare nowadays, but the whole line scrapping is pretty much after ANY big hit. We "police" ourselves. We take a huge hit, you're gonna answer for that. Either later in the game, or we remember your number for next time. It's an unwritten rule, and that's why when we fight we don't get suspended. Just get out in "time out" for a few minutes then back to it
Have to checkout Scott Stevens the baddest dude ever on skates
Imagine fighting on ice wearing skates
I grew up playing just to make the team you had to go thru the line against potential teamates of hip checks by 15 mfs hardest thing ive ever had to do
Ah yes. The Gauntlet. That’s always fun.
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@@spacetiger5076 I have to do that ever week for high school hockey lol
@@ianrobison4228 it’s been 24 years since I was in high school but I remember it as one of my favorite drills to do just because it wasn’t power skating. I HATED power skating drills.
Every players hit but you have players who job is to fight
Check out NHL Rivals: Original Six.
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Hockey teams all had one player they called the "goon" especially for brutality
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They are flying, at least 25 30 mph, like getting hit by a bus. most players are missing teeth or toothless. lol
They can reach speeds of 20-25 mph or 40 kph in canada.
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Hockey match I would say you have an average of one to two fight a game
Love playing hockey.But the difference with my old bush league hockey days and the pros is,these guys do short shifts on the ice and then rest a bit.In the bush league, sometimes 6 people on the bench was a luxury,with no water and only Jägermeister to drink.....I believe the pros are spoiled brats..😋😄
Can I play it?
YES!
Did I play it?
YES!
Did I love it?
I don't see any way you can play hockey and not love it.
I really need to join an adult league, I miss the game.
There is no specific position for hitting but there is a role on the team. Defensemen tend to be larger to be able to physically control the other team in front of the net, forwards break into a few categories:
Playmakers
Snipers (Shooters)
Enforcers (Fighters/tough guys)
Two-Way Forwards (Equally responsible for defense and offense)
and Power-Forwards, they are usually big, fast and strong, they throw body checks in the offensive zone and use their size to open lanes to the net and screen the goalie.
You should show your brother some Rugby biggest hits. Lol Also ask him if he'll ever play it.. The real man sport.
I’m only 14 and my top speed is around 20mph and I’ve hit people at that speed and tripped and fallen head first into the boards at that speed multiple times
NH l's Worst injuries watch that 1
Look up Milan lucic hit glass
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Factoid for ya ... Although NHL players are 20% smaller than NFL players.. NHL Hockey hits are 17% harder than hits in the NFL .
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@@dunsonhouse appreciate the content. Keep it coming ya beauties ! ahah. Love seeing people come to appreciate how amazing hockey truly is.
@@dunsonhouse th-cam.com/video/a7G0xYXP1gA/w-d-xo.html .. If I could possibly suggest one video for ya gentlemen, it would be this one... from almost a decade ago, but in my opinion one of the best compilations for the best game you can name... The good ol’ hockey game !! Cheers yaaa BEAUTS
They skate around 40 mph to 50 mph when they shit and the pads are acualy as small as a football player but your on ice
Do another one, I HATE when reactors do this one. Whoever made this bud should take it down ffs. No replays, all from zoomed out broadcast view.
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@@dunsonhouse this the one you want th-cam.com/video/ro7RTx5PU-E/w-d-xo.html
Couldn't skate played Rugby instead.
I know I left you a lot of links... but I promise, they are worth watching.
I've been skating since I was 4..... I'm almost 40 now. I played AAA high school. (I think they go by tiers now, so it would be tier 1). But no.... there's no position for hitting. I guess D hit more. But really, it's a player to player thing. Want to see some crazy hockey clips. Look up PK Subban, Kronwall, Zac Rinaldo, Wayne Simmonds. Or some Wilson, Gudas...
th-cam.com/video/Sv5UV9Uqo24/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/2TYNVlSd-Gg/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/fxvqngLowFk/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/G-0DoppiaSE/w-d-xo.html
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They skate over 25mph.
For scoring and dangles. Look up Kane, Giroux, McDavid, Gaudreau, Datsyuk, Crosby, Ovechkin.
Oh, and you want to be against the glass (boards) when being hit. The boards actually take the force of most of the hit. They teach you to get up against the boards when you see a hit coming. And, football is just a different kind of hitting. When you tackle a guy, you're actually taking some of the impact by wrapping him up. You'll notice the worst looking football tackles are the ones when they aren't wrapping him up.... well, that's hockey hits. All of them. And, we wear less padding. We have more hip and leg padding.... but hockey shoulder pads are nothing compared to football shoulder pads. Same with helmets. Hockey helmets are light and not actually that protective. Not compared to a football helmet anyway. And, in hockey, they wear a half shield or nothing to cover their faces. Now, in football, you're going to being hitting you head more ao they need the head protection more. Football, you have a full cage and some, a visor too. (Lower levels of hockey, most players wear a full visor or a cage).
Yes.... I'm a Flyers fan.... but they didn't the nickname "The Broad Street Bullies" by being bitches. Sorry this is so long.
Skates have better traction than any sneakers on hardwood tbh. That’s if you have proper skates that are sharpened correctly. The edges just dig in so much that I could never do the movements I can do on skates. By proper skates I mean molded , laces tight enough , and sharp blades. Laces and blades are the biggest. Make sure your skates are sharp and tie your laces VERY tight. Otherwise your ankles won’t stay straight which is what almost everyone’s problem is when learning.