www.coloradofieldhockey.com http://www.coloradofieldhockey.com Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:08:30 +0000 en hourly 1 Obvious and Not-So Obvious Differences Between Field Hockey and Ice Hockey http://www.coloradofieldhockey.com/2012/01/13/obvious-and-not-so-obvious-differences-between-field-hockey-and-ice-hockey/ http://www.coloradofieldhockey.com/2012/01/13/obvious-and-not-so-obvious-differences-between-field-hockey-and-ice-hockey/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.coloradofieldhockey.com/?p=12 There are some obvious differences between field hockey and ice hockey – the most obvious of which is the name, but sometimes the differences aren’t as obvious to those of us who aren’t in the loop. What about those of us who don’t get our sports television from places like http://www.direct.tv/direct-tv/Colorado/ or the like? Well, thankfully, we have a guide detailing some of the obvious (and not so obvious) differences between the two.

1. Field of Play
Well, field hockey is played usually on a grassy field or turf and ice hockey is played in an ice rink. You run around in field hockey while you can propel yourself on the ice with skates in ice hockey.

2. Equipment
Ice hockey requires more padding while the most any field hockey player will wear is a mouth guard and shin guards. Sticks are also different shapes and sizes – the field hockey stick is curved like a cane.

3. Teams
Ice hockey has teams of up to 20 players with 6 on the ice at any one time. Field hockey has teams of 16 with up to 11 on the field at any one time.

4. Rules
Field hockey is much less physical than ice hockey when it comes to tackles and body checks.

]]> http://www.coloradofieldhockey.com/2012/01/13/obvious-and-not-so-obvious-differences-between-field-hockey-and-ice-hockey/feed/ 0 The Short Corner: Recipes for Busy Hockey Moms http://www.coloradofieldhockey.com/2011/09/12/the-short-corner-recipes-for-busy-hockey-moms/ http://www.coloradofieldhockey.com/2011/09/12/the-short-corner-recipes-for-busy-hockey-moms/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.coloradofieldhockey.com/&p=9 If you are a busy hockey mom you know that it can be hectic. Juggling a job, driving your little hockey players to games and practices and making sure that they are well fed takes a lot of planning and determination. You need recipes that are quick and filling so you can feed your family and have some leftovers. Here are two quick and easy recipes for busy hockey moms.

Blue Cheese Bacon Burgers
2lbs of ground beef
1 tablespoon of garlic (minced)
Black pepper
Salt
Four hamburger buns
8 bacon slices
Blue cheese

1. Preheat grill.
2. Mix beef, salt, pepper and garlic into a bowl and mix thoroughly. Create patties
3. Crumble blue cheese.
4. Place cheese into the middle of each burger patty.
5. Cook patties on grill.
6. Make burgers and add desired condiments.

Crock pot Beef Stroganoff
2 lbs of ground beef
4 slices of bacon
1 cup of chopped onion
3 tablespoons of flour
1 teaspoon of salt
Can of cream of mushroom soup
2 tablespoons of red wine
1 cup of sour cream

1. Brown the beef and the bacon. Drain the meat and add all contents into the crock-pot. Leave for 4 to 5 hours.

]]> http://www.coloradofieldhockey.com/2011/09/12/the-short-corner-recipes-for-busy-hockey-moms/feed/ 0 I Heart Field Hockey: The Benefits of Playing http://www.coloradofieldhockey.com/2011/09/10/i-heart-field-hockey-the-benefits-of-playing/ http://www.coloradofieldhockey.com/2011/09/10/i-heart-field-hockey-the-benefits-of-playing/#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.coloradofieldhockey.com/&p=8 Field Hockey like any sports has a number of benefits. The outlet it gives to all players as well as the great health benefits make it a great sports to play.

One of the benefits of playing field hockey is the number of good friends you’ll gain. Concepts like teamwork, determination, and perseverance are all admirable qualities to gain while playing the game.

Field Hockey helps with reducing overall body fat. The active being fast in short bursts then going into normal speed is great for stimulating the heart rate, and helps to burn off calories.Additional information can be found at http://literateowl.wordpress.com/2011/08/31/cbc-ca-daybreak-south-three-kelowna-women-join-national-field-hockey-team/. Field Hockey players build up great stamina from playing these long, exhausting games.

Also, it provides great muscle building. Since there is a lot of cardio involved, the legs especially the calf muscles are greatly developed. Field Hockey players become great sprinters due to the extensive cardiovascular workout from playing the game. The endurance of the shoulder muscles and arms also increase due to holding and wielding the hockey stick.

Field Hockey also helps with reflexes. A lot of reaction skills occur from constantly hitting the puck while moving and seeing the other players on your team. This greatly helps hand to eye coordination.

]]> http://www.coloradofieldhockey.com/2011/09/10/i-heart-field-hockey-the-benefits-of-playing/feed/ 0 How to Prevent Injuries to Yourself and Other Players http://www.coloradofieldhockey.com/2011/09/09/how-to-prevent-injuries-to-yourself-and-other-players/ http://www.coloradofieldhockey.com/2011/09/09/how-to-prevent-injuries-to-yourself-and-other-players/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.coloradofieldhockey.com/&p=7 Field hockey is a very tough sport, and can be one of the most competative team sports there are out on the field. For this reason, you must make sure that you know the ways to stay safe on the field, and injury free, as well as the way to avoid injuring another team mate, or opposing team player when out on the field of play. The most important factor to keeping safe on the field, is the correct protective gear, from head to toe. You are going to want to find the best helmets, mouth guards, padding, and off course, the best cleats to avoid an ankle or leg injury during play. If you do not have the best protective gear, you are bound to get injured, and potentially injure another player as well.

Another thing to remember is playing by the rules of the game. If you follow the rules, and the set boundaries, although it is always possible for a player to get hurt, if you make sure to play properly, you can greatly avoid a serious injury to yourself or another player. So, knowing the rules, and the right way to play the game, are also essentials to avoiding an injury.

]]> http://www.coloradofieldhockey.com/2011/09/09/how-to-prevent-injuries-to-yourself-and-other-players/feed/ 0 In The Flick of It: Incredible Field Hockey Stories http://www.coloradofieldhockey.com/2011/09/07/in-the-flick-of-it-incredible-field-hockey-stories/ http://www.coloradofieldhockey.com/2011/09/07/in-the-flick-of-it-incredible-field-hockey-stories/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.coloradofieldhockey.com/&p=6 Field hockey really is a great sport, and is one which can be enjoyed by any age group, and by any person, no matter what their skill level sets are. So, when you are considering the game of field hockey, you are going to want to really learn about past experiences by others you know who play or used to play the game, and what kind of work and dedication is required to play the game, as well as the thrill and excitement you may get from this great game. You are going to want to really learn all there is to know about the sport, the practice it takes to be great, and the rewards which one can experience when making the big shot, or being the hero who saves the winning goal.

So, before you dive into the sport, you really do want to know the full range of what is required by the person who will be playing, and the amount of work you are going to be putting in, if you really want to be great. You should consider talking with other players, past players, coaches, and anyone you know who has a passion for the sport.

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