Hockey is one of the most popular games in the world. It has speed, crushing slapshots, skill, acrobatic goaltending--and heavyweight fights. New hockey teams are springing up all over America, and it might have occurred to you to start watching the game or root for your new home team. Or perhaps you couldn't care less about hockey, but your significant other watches it, and you want to at least know what's going on. Whatever your motivation for wanting to know more about hockey, this article will explain the game to you so you can keep track of what's happening on the ice.