Anytime a big name in hockey or professional sports signs a massive contract, it’s always front page news. But a hockey team is a fine-tuned machine made up of all sorts of role players, some earn less than others. So how much do the players on the lower end of the NHL salary totem pole …
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Hockey is widely regarded as one of the hardest sports to play. Each position in hockey comes with its own unique set of challenges and requirements. But what position in hockey is the hardest to play? In hockey, the toughest position to play is goaltender. Being a goalie in hockey requires extreme mental focus and …
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There is nothing that annoys a seasoned snowboarder more than a newbie who doesn’t understand proper snowboarding etiquette. If you hit the slopes without knowing the unwritten rules of snowboarding, you are going to face some backlash from people around you. Don’t worry though, snowboarding etiquette is super easy to learn and remember and by …
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Hockey goalies often find themselves outside their crease and behind their net in order to play the puck. So, can a player who’s trying to steal the puck hit the goalie in order to take it? In hockey, players aren’t allowed to hit the goalie under any circumstances. Whether inside or outside their crease, it …
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If you are a little overwhelmed when it comes to snowmobile clutches, then you are not alone. At first, it can be difficult trying to figure out everything on your own. I’ve been snowmobiling for over 20 years and there was still some information I spent hours researching before writing this article! You can find …
Finding the right snowmobile for towing can be a bit annoying as most snowmobile manufactures fail to list their sleds tow capacity. This leaves people like you and me doing guess work to try and find a snowmobile that is capable of towing what we need towed. Don’t worry, though, I’ve done the homework, so …
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It’s important to know when it’s time to change the drive belt on your snowmobile. Worn out or damaged drive belts can cause your snowmobile engine to run at sub-optimal RPM levels, which will lead to performance issues. When should you change a snowmobile belt? For your snowmobile engine to run at optimal RPM levels, …
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The amount of time your freshly waxed skis will stay waxed depends entirely on the type of waxing you are doing. Simple rub on waxes will typically last one to three days before you need to apply another layer. Whereas a proper iron on waxing of your skis can last you up to ten days. …
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Looking into getting a 2-stroke snowmobile? It’s a good choice. Many people these days prefer 2-stroke snowmobiles to 4-stroke snowmobiles because: 2-stroke engines are lighter, and they can also produce more power than a 4-stroke engine. On top of that, they are far cheaper to rebuild than their 4-stroke counterparts, this is due to the …
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When I worked at my local snowboarding shop, the most frequent question I always received was whether weight or height matters more for snowboarding. When it comes to choosing your snowboard size, weight is a far more important factor than height. If you choose a snowboard that you are too light for, you won’t be …
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