No, you can never be too old to start figure skating. U.S. Figure Skating runs dedicated adult skating programs, and skaters begin their journey at every age from 5 to 85. Whether you are 15, 30, or 60, the ice welcomes anyone willing to lace up a pair of skates and step onto the rink. … Read more
NCAA college hockey operates as a three-division system governed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, featuring 67 Division I men’s teams across six major conferences that compete through a 34-40 game regular season before advancing to conference tournaments and ultimately a 16-team national championship that culminates in the Frozen Four. The sport combines elite athletic … Read more
The first person to land a triple axel in competition was Canadian figure skater Vern Taylor. He accomplished this historic feat on March 9, 1978, at the World Championships held in Ottawa, Canada. This breakthrough moment changed figure skating forever and set a new standard for athletic excellence in the sport. Many people mistakenly believe … Read more
The NHL playoffs feature 16 teams competing in a four-round, best-of-seven elimination tournament to win the Stanley Cup. Eight teams from each conference qualify: the top three teams from each of the four divisions plus two wild card teams with the best remaining records. The format uses a fixed division-based bracket where teams must win … Read more
Short track speed skaters wear helmets because they are mandatory under International Skating Union (ISU) regulations for all short track events. The unique nature of pack-style racing on tight 111-meter ovals creates constant collision and fall risks that make head protection absolutely essential. Unlike long track speed skating where athletes race alone against the clock, … Read more
Every Winter Olympics, millions of viewers tune in to watch athletes hurtle down ice tracks at speeds exceeding 140 km/h. Three sports dominate these sliding events: bobsled, luge, and skeleton. While they share the same icy course and terrifying velocity, each demands completely different skills, body positions, and equipment. Understanding what is the difference between … Read more
Hockey skates should fit 1 to 1.5 sizes smaller than your regular street shoes. When you stand up straight in properly sized skates, your toes should lightly brush the toe cap, and your heels should sit firmly locked in the heel pocket with zero lift. Learning how to size hockey skates correctly is the single … Read more
The Frozen Four is the culminating event of the NCAA Division I ice hockey championship, featuring the national semifinals and championship game played over three days each spring. This single-elimination tournament brings together the four best college hockey teams in America to compete for the national title at premier NHL arenas. Whether you are a … Read more
Jordan Stolz currently holds the men’s 500m speed skating world record at 33.61 seconds, while Femke Kok set the women’s 500m record at 36.83 seconds in . These blazing times represent the fastest speeds ever achieved by humans on ice skates. Speed skating world records are ratified by the International Skating Union (ISU) and push … Read more
You need both skate guards and soakers to protect your ice skate blades. Skate guards are hard plastic covers that protect your blade edges when walking on hard surfaces like concrete or tile. Soakers are soft, absorbent cloth covers that wick away moisture from blades after skating to prevent rust. I learned this lesson the … Read more