One of the more bizarre games ever invented, did you know that there’s an actual underwater version of ice hockey?
No, it’s not played under a melted ice rink.
This game is actually played in a pool that is – at minimum – 6-8 feet deep. Two teams of six members each fight against to score a goal with a puck that’s, well, 6-8 feet under water. The players wear fins for speed and agility, but also use masks and snorkels for air. For the most part, though, the heavy lead puck has to be maneuvered with a sort of knock-hockey stick almost that’s about a foot long while holding your breath. There are some pretty *ahem* in-depth rules for this bizarre game and believe it or not, nationals championships are held fairly regularly, with Underwater Hockey clubs spread all over.
Okay, well it’s kind of hard to segue from underwater hockey to the upcoming week’s national coverage of hockey so I’m just going to take a leap and say here it is. All times are EST. Enjoy!
NHL on NBC:
Sunday
Phoenix @ Detroit, 3:00
NHL on Versus:
Sunday
Game 3: Pittsburgh at Ottawa, 6:30
Game 2: Nashville at Chicago, 8:30 (JIP)
Game 3: San Jose at Colorado 9:30 (JIP)
Monday, April 19
Game 3: Buffalo at Boston, 7:00
Game 3: Vancouver at Los Angeles, 10:00
Tuesday, April 20
Game 4: Pittsburgh at Ottawa, 7:00
Game 3: Chicago at Nashville, 9:00 (JIP)
Game 4: San Jose at Colorado, 10:00 (JIP)
Wednesday, April 21
Game 4: Buffalo at Boston, 7:00
Game 4: Vancouver at Los Angeles, 10:00
Thursday, April 22
*Game 5 Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 7:00
Game 4: Chicago at Nashville, 9:00 (JIP)
*Game 5: Colorado at San Jose, 10:00 (JIP)
Friday, April 23
*Game 5: Montreal at Washington, 7:00
*Game 5: Detroit at Phoenix, 10:00
Saturday, April 24
*Game 6: Pittsburgh at Ottawa, 7:00
*Game 6: San Jose at Colorado, TBD
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