Dive Into The Greatest Game on the Planet

Hockey Chirpers aims to give readers a comprehensive low-down on the game of hockey, its history, rules, equipment, and so much more.

Rules

Hockey has some of the simplest rules out of all major sports. Learn them all before you watch your first game.

Equipment

Hockey players are well protected, for good reason. Learn what the best equipment in the game is today.

1936 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Germany Olympics Ice Hockey

History

Hockey is one of the oldest professional sports around with vast and rich history. You can learn all about it here.

2017 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Stanley Cup Champions

The NHL

The National Hockey League is the pinnacle of hockey talent. Learn more about its rules, players, and history.

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Game Length

NHL Season

Icing Guide

Offside Guide

Latest Posts

Part III: The Red Machine – The Soviet Dynasty & The “Amateur” Lie (1956–1988)

Part II: The Era of Canadian Olympic Dominance (1928–1952)

Part I: The Great Inception – When Ice Hockey Was an Olympic Summer Sport (1920–1924)

Hockey’s Olympic History: Tracking Olympic Hockey From 1920 to Current Day

NHL Rule Changes for 2025-26 Season: Confirmed Updates, Proposed Tweaks, and What to Expect

Are the Toronto Maple Leafs Cursed?

The Greatest Of All Time

Often dubbed the greatest player of all time, if you’re going to learn about one player in hockey, it should be the ‘Great One’. Click below to learn about Wayne Gretzky’s cups, who he played for, and more.

Click To Read My Gretzky Guide