Like in ice hockey, the goalkeeper may be substituted for an extra attacker, if a delayed penalty occurs, or if his team needs a goal to tie the game in the final moments of the game. Goalkeepers may score goals, although this is not the case in some leagues.
Can a goalie in hockey score a goal? Twelve goaltenders have scored a total of fifteen goals in National Hockey League (NHL) games. Read More...
There is no proven way to stretch skates on your own, so the only option you have is to bring your skates to skate shop to make sure you keep the integrity of your skates. Skate shops have boot stretching machines that can lengthen and widen your skates. There is also shoe-stretching liquid you can buy.
Can I stretch my roller skates? While they do stretch and change shape width/contour wise, they will not grow longer. Read More...
Figure skating blades aren't like knives.
This means that the female skaters' weight is distributed over a slightly larger area than if the blades had a single, super-thin edge, like knives do. This design helps to make the lifts more tolerable — but it doesn't mean they're painless.
Do figure skaters get cut? Nasty cuts do happen, they said, but with lots of training, teams can get the skate placement just right to minimize pain and injury. Read More...