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Hockey is actually a pretty simple game, once you get used to it. But there are still some terms that are a bit unusual that aren't so easy to figure out.

NHL fans have grown increasingly frustrated with the inconsistent nature of the quality of officiating in hockey over the years. With a sport that is moving faster and faster with bigger hits and...

Linking to a past post chronicling the absurdity of NHL officiating. How little has changed in three seasons is unnerving.

What do you like or dislike about hockey? The Five For Howling staff members list their likes and dislikes in this week's edition of the Roundtable.

After three goalie interference calls marred the Dallas-Stars Columbus Blue Jackets game, we take a look at the nuances of the rule.

Tuesday night open thread asks the question to the fans: What one of these would.... Wait. You'll just have to just stop by and see for yourself.

On November 5, 1955, Jean Beliveau's three power play goals in 44 seconds would be a catalyst for the NHL to change it's rules on the man advantage.

Steve Ott Hit Included in NHL Rules Video

Does it make sense for NHL refs to video review head hits? One argument in favor of this.

Welcome to Club Two-Minutes: Where arrogance reigns, complacency governs, and where NHL rules are meant to be selectively interpreted and referees treated unquestionably above it all.