Louisiana Ice Hockey

In Louisiana the hard hitting sport of hockey has gone from ice cold to boiling point faster than you can say Zamboni. That’s right, the sweltering Bayou State has laced up their skates and put on their helmets to bring you a sport that is sure to provide heart pounding, quality entertainment for the whole family.

Hockey is a popular team sport that is generally played indoors on frozen water, known to most as an ice rink. Two goalies guard their nets on either side of the rink as five players from each team use skill, teamwork, and tactic to defend themselves and score on the opposing team. Teams have a roster of 20 players, 18 take turns in various lines for three 20 minute periods, with two 20 minute intermissions in between.

All it takes is watching one game in live to become addicted to the game of hockey. Lucky for Louisianans there are four professional teams in the state to check out including the Boissier-Shreveport MudBugs, Louisiana IceGators, and New Orleans Brass. There is also a junior league in Carencro called the Cajun Catahoulas. Just a tip, you’ll want to pick up a cool hockey sweater, http://www.hockeygiant.com/jersey—apparel-hockey-sweatshirts—jackets.html from one of my favorite hockey shops, the arenas can get chilly and we’re not accustomed to the extreme cold.