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Pure Passion: Tori Hickel

“On the pond, it didn’t matter if we had icicles on our eyelashes or frostbitten toes, we were out there for the pure passion and joy of it.” –Retired professional hockey player and coach Tori Hickel. Learn more about Tori on The Filson Journal

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black and white historic photo of hockey players colliding mid ice, one falling behind the other

Field Notes

The Evolution of Hockey Gear

When a modern NHL team takes to the ice, players are protected from head to toe, the focal point of which is their large colorful sweater. The need and developments we see today are the result of decades of tinkering and improvements based on poor experiences that defined the need for such gear.

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Field Notes

Unofficial Rules of Pond Hockey

The heart and soul of hockey lives out on the ice at lakes and ponds across North America—these local proving grounds are where legends are made and communities built. For many, it’s a rite of passage. Culture. A place to gather to shake off the deep freeze. Though these tend to be unstructured matches, a few “unwritten rules” still exist. Don’t be a hoser—save your fights for the bar. Everyone’s welcome, no matter age, gender, or skill level. These are just a few from an unofficial list.

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Vintage photo of the Seattle Metropolitans in 1919

Field Notes

125 Years of Hockey: A Diverse & Surprising History

Hockey has a diverse history that may surprise even lifelong fans. From the first professional all-Black league formed in Nova Scotia to the Pacific Coast Hockey Association, funded by two brothers during the logging era, it’s a sport with an exciting story to tell.

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