Every professional hockey player acquires a nickname by the end of his career, whether he plays just a few games or a collection of seasons. Explore everything hockey with THW’s Hockeypedia pages. These nicknames are often simple, with the letters “er” or “y” added to the end of the first or last name, like with
Hockey Nicknames
Colorful hockey nicknames are an integral part of the game’s history. They’re as much a part of hockey as the blue line. You’re given one early by your mite’s coach only later to be called something else by your teammates. Your mom may not want to know what your teammates call you, so you let