hockey

The Best Outdoor Skating Rink in Every Province

Ice skating is one of most invigorating ways to embrace Canada's frosty winter landscape. Lace up your skates to glide, loop and twirl at these atmospheric skating spots across the country.

The Ultimate Guide to Canadian Hockey Slang

New to the good old hockey game? Here's how to *not* sound like a hoser.


Amazing Hockey Photos That’ll Make You Want to Grab Your Skates

Capturing the magic of hockey, Canada's favourite winter sport.


How to Sound Like a Hockey Expert (Even if You’ve Never Watched a Game)

I don't know anything about Canada's favourite sport, but these tried-and-true phrases help me fit in with even the most...


Hockey Night in Hedley, B.C.

Fond memories of a small but vibrant town and their love of Canada's favourite pastime.

Welcome to Montreal Canadiens Ave—in the Maritimes

If you visit the Maritimes, as you approach Fredericton, look for the exit to Harvey, and follow that road for...


My Hometown: Growing Up With Hockey in Durham, Ontario

Hitting the ice was much more than a figure of speech for this young hockey player!

This Man Travelled 13,000 Kilometres Across Canada—By Zamboni

In 2002, this "Iceman" drove a Zamboni through 69 Canadian communities in support of grassroots hockey and our Olympic hockey...


15 Best Sports Documentaries You Can Watch Right Now

Suffering from sports withdrawal? These captivating documentaries will satisfy your sports fix during the shutdown.


Tout icon

Minutes from Death: How Ron MacLean’s Wife Cari Came Back From the Brink

In a story that first appeared in Reader's Digest Canada in 2013, sportscaster Ron MacLean could only stand by and...


15 Tongue-Twisting Hockey Player Names (and How to Properly Pronounce Them)

Even if you're a longtime fan of the good old hockey game, the names of the new players can be...