Hockey is the number 1 Canadian sport.Basics: The first thing, before you even start ice hockey, is that you got to learn how to skate well. To be a good hockey player, you need to skate fast, be explosive, and withstand forces while playing (body- checks). Also, you have to know all the rules of hockey.
Defense: If a player is towards your net, keep looking at the puck and try to get is as far as possible from that play, so the other team doesn't score. SMART: Be focused on the puck throughout the whole game.
Offense: Control of the puck will lead you to success. When on a breakaway, you have to control the puck and move it in confusing patterns so the goalie does not get a hold of it. SMART: Move it through your legs, fake it to a direction and shoot the other way, pass as well if necessary.