I think this primer is really all you need to know.
"You do dat', you go to the box 2 minutes by yourself, and you feel shame you know. Then you get free."One thing you might appreciate early on is the fact that the teams, while all not championship level, are all good enough to beat other teams on any given night. You will hardly ever see a blowout like you can see in the other sports. And there’s almost no moments when there’s “nothing” happening. Watch one player for a while and marvel at how quickly he makes decisions. Put yourself in his spot and see if you can imagine where he’s going to pass the puck, for example - especially in play against the boards. You’ll be surprised and amazed at what they can see and do in the flash of an instant. And if you get a chance, watch Patrick Kane of the Blackhawks. You will be amazed at how he manages to keep the puck on his stick, even when he’s moving backward. It’s a game of incredible skill that’s played at breakneck speed and with amazing finesse. Give it a chance and you’ll be hooked.
Just out of curiousity, what team ARE you rooting for?