The NHL star defenseman, Ivan Provorov, is grabbing the limelight again. The discussion around him started to rise after his refusal to join the team in the pride night celebration. While people have scaled up the heated debates and criticism of Ivan, the defenseman is still silent on the issue. However, the companion of the ice hockey [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/ice-hockey/] star has finally opened up about the issue. Recently, Provorov’s girlfriend Madison Fairhurst made an appeal to the people from her dog’s Instagram account. IVAN’S GIRLFRIEND COMES UP WITH A CLARIFICATION ON HER DOG’S INSTAGRAM PAGE The NHL star has been receiving hate and anger after his controversial decision. Provorov’s social media account was bombarded with hateful comments and criticism. However, the people didn’t stop there and started targeting her girlfriend’s pet dog’s Instagram handle. Since Provorov’s had nothing to do with the page, Fairhurst had to submit a story pleading with people to stop spreading hate on that page. She further explained that the aim of the page [https://www.crossingbroad.com/2023/01/this-is-a-dogs-page-ivan-provorovs-girlfriend-asks-for-no-more-hateful-messages-via-golden-retriever-instagram.html] is to spread joy and smiles all around, and no one should harm the dignity of the page. “I created this page to share Drake with everyone because he brings SO much joy into my life and I knew he could do the same for so many others.”, she wrote. Controversial Coach Left Fans Shell-Shocked! [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympic-news-nhl-news-this-guy-is-like-a-strict-father-bizarre-decision-by-nhls-controversial-coach-left-fans-shell-shocked/] Fairhurst also clarified that the page is solely run by her and Ivan had no involvement in that. “THIS IS A DOG’S PAGE”, she wrote to make it clearer. WHY NHL STAR IS GETTING BASHED? The controversy which is now involving players from other sports as well [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-news-a-lot-of-people-who-crushed-kaepernick-for-kneeling-are-putting-provorov-on-a-pedestal-colin-kaepernick-fans-express-harsh-dissent-after-nhl-star-ivan-provorovs-recent-comm/] was ignited when Provorov refused to participate in the Pride Night celebration. His team, Philadelphia Flyers, have always advocated the inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community in various sports and team. Just like every year, a traditional game is scheduled to happen this Tuesday. However, the Russian player refused to be a part of the celebration due to his religious beliefs. The man now has a plethora of inbox messages and comments criticizing him and his actions. It would be interesting to see what facts Ivan will give in his defense. WATCH THIS STORY: From Joe DiMaggio to Wayne Gretzky- Most Outstanding Statistical Accomplishments in Us Sporting History [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/us-sports-news-from-joe-dimaggio-to-wayne-gretzky--most-outstanding-statistical-accomplishments-in-us-sporting-history-babe-ruth/] 

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Often regarded as the fastest game in the world, Ice Hockey, as the name suggests, is played on ice. It's a team sport played on an ice rink as two teams battle it out to score the most goals. Similar to hockey, the opponents use their ice hockey sticks to shoot a vulcanized, rubber disc called a puck into the goalpost. Each goal gets one point and the team with the most goals wins the competition. Therefore, it is a full-contact sport filled with drama and excitement. The sport features in the Winter Olympics with the US, Canadian and Russian teams often dominating the headlines. Significantly, the International Ice Hockey Federation governs the game. Similarly to ice hockey, many countries play field hockey with rules similar to that of ice hockey.

[caption id="attachment_1348733" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1348733 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0003349433h.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1333" /> Bildnummer: 03349433 Datum: 13.02.1998 Copyright: imago/Kosecki<br />Wayne Gretzky (Kanada); Vdia, quer, hinten, Rücken, Rückansicht, Rückennummer, Olympische Winterspiele Nagano 1998, Spiele, Nationalteam, Nationaltrikot, Länderspiel, Nagano Aufnahmedatum geschätzt, Dynamik, Eishockey OS Winter Herren Mannschaft Einzelbild Aktion Personen[/caption]
<h3>History of Ice Hockey</h3>
Earlier, people believed ice hockey originated in England. However, research suggests, the game was seen throughout Canada by British soldiers in the mid-1800s. At first, the players adopted fundamental techniques like 'bully' (later the face-off), and 'shinning' ( hitting one's opponent on the shins), and later it evolved into a game called shinty. Later on, the game evolved into more than 30 players battling it out against each other. The first-ever public indoor ice hockey game recorded was back in 1875, between two teams at McGill University. By the later 1800s, the sport drew large crowds in Canada and competed with Lacrosse as one of the popular sports.

Always dubbed to be a violent game, soon, the players received protective equipment, and rinks were developed. In 1893, the Stanley Cup <a href="https://www.britannica.com/sports/ice-hockey/The-National-Hockey-League" target="_blank" rel="noopener">came</a> into existence after Frederick Arthur, Lord Stanley of Preston, donated the cup to the top team. Even though Canada popularized the sport, the first professional team recorded was back in 1903 in the United States of America, named Portage Lakes. After that, the year 1910 saw National Hockey Association formed, which was the forerunner of the National Hockey League. It became the most widely recognized sport in hockey associations in North America. Moreover, Montreal Canadiens from Canada became the most successful team with 24 cup <a href="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nhl/news/stanley-cup-winners-team-most-championships-nhl-history/gdv5rchramyobabdaxbxy55x" target="_blank" rel="noopener">victories</a>.

[caption id="attachment_1348734" align="aligncenter" width="1900"]<img class="wp-image-1348734 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0003374276h.jpg" alt="" width="1900" height="1429" /> Bildnummer: 03374276 Datum: 05.03.1996 Copyright: imago/UPI Photo<br />Wayne Gretzky (li., St. Louis Blues) und Brian Skrudland (Flordia Panthers) - PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY (SLP96030506); Vneg, quer NHL 1995/1996 Eishockey Herren Mannschaft USA Gruppenbild Aktion Personen[/caption]
<h3> Rules and Regulations</h3>
With the sport accustomed to its physical nature, checking is a body contact that opponents can use to take them out of play. A face-off is held where an official drops the puck for the players to battle it out. 11 players play in a team where six players play on the rink with five subs waiting in the technical area. The goalie never leaves his goal area. In the NHL, there are three periods in the game with <a href="https://howtheyplay.com/team-sports/Basic-Rules-NHL-Hockey-Visual-Guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener">over</a> 20 minutes played between both teams. The periods increase during the playoffs as they wait for a team to score the first goal.
<h3>Greatest Ice Hockey players</h3>
<strong>Wayne Gretzky</strong>

Regarded as the 'Great One', Wayne Gretzky remains one of the most dominant athletes of all time. The sheer commitment to be the best saw his jersey being retired by the whole league- the famous '99.' He won nine NHL MVPs and a 4x Stanley Cup championships. He scored the most points with 2857, scored 894 goals, and 1963 assists. In fact, no player reached 2000 career points in the NHL as Gretzky stands atop the charts. He has a scoring streak of 51 points which may stand as a record that won't be broken.

<strong>Mario Lemieux</strong>

The three-time MVP and two-time Stanley Cup winner Mario Lemieux is one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time. Apart from Gretzky, he has the most points in a single season. He also recorded a 46-game point streak that proved to be sensational. Mario holds a unique record of scoring a 'cycle', where he scored a goal in all five variations of ice hockey. Retired from the sport with 1723 points, he is a generational talent.

[caption id="attachment_1405391" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1405391 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0005742134h.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1387" /> Bildnummer: 05742134 Datum: 08.04.2010 Copyright: imago/Icon SMI<br />8 April 2010: Mario Lemieux waves to the fans at Mellon Arena on Thursday night as the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the New York Islanders in the final regular-season home game in the history of 48-year-old Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxRUSxSWExNORxONLY Icon114100408004; Herren Eishockey USA NHL vdig xub 2010 quer<br />Image number 05742134 date 08 04 2010 Copyright imago Icon Smi 8 April 2010 Mario Lemieux Waves to The supporters AT Mellon Arena ON Thursday Night AS The Pittsburgh Penguins Take ON The New York Islanders in The Final Regular Season Home Game in The History of 48 Year Old Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxRUSxSWExNORxONLY men Ice hockey USA NHL Vdig xub 2010 horizontal[/caption]

<strong>Gordie Howe</strong>

4x Stanley Cup champion, 6x NHL MVP, and a 23x All-Star, Gordie Howe epitomized fitness and determination. He played his last game at the age of 51 playing around 1767 games. Charming but with an inner steel inside, he scored 23 goals in 22 consecutive seasons.

<strong>Sidney Crosby</strong>

Watching young kids to the fullest of their abilities is a treat to watch. That happened with Sidney Crosby as he became the youngest player to lead his team to a Stanley Cup victory at 21. Affectionately named 'Sid the Kid,' he led his NHL teams well and continues to play.

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Often regarded as the fastest game in the world, Ice Hockey, as the name suggests, is played on ice. It&#8217;s a team sport played on an ice rink as two teams battle it out to score the most goals. Similar to hockey, the opponents use their ice hockey sticks to shoot a vulcanized, rubber disc called a puck into the goalpost. Each goal gets one point and the team with the most goals wins the competition. Therefore, it is a full-contact sport filled with drama and excitement. The sport features in the Winter Olympics with the US, Canadian and Russian teams often dominating the headlines. Significantly, the International Ice Hockey Federation governs the game. Similarly to ice hockey, many countries play field hockey with rules similar to that of ice hockey. Bildnummer: 03349433 Datum: 13.02.1998 Copyright: imago/KoseckiWayne Gretzky (Kanada); Vdia, quer, hinten, Rücken, Rückansicht, Rückennummer, Olympische Winterspiele Nagano 1998, Spiele, Nationalteam, Nationaltrikot, Länderspiel, Nagano Aufnahmedatum geschätzt, Dynamik, Eishockey OS Winter Herren Mannschaft Einzelbild Aktion Personen History of Ice Hockey Earlier, people believed ice hockey originated in England. However, research suggests, the game was seen throughout Canada by British soldiers in the mid-1800s. At first, the players adopted fundamental techniques like &#8216;bully&#8217; (later the face-off), and &#8216;shinning&#8217; ( hitting one&#8217;s opponent on the shins), and later it evolved into a game called shinty. Later on, the game evolved into more than 30 players battling it out against each other. The first-ever public indoor ice hockey game recorded was back in 1875, between two teams at McGill University. By the later 1800s, the sport drew large crowds in Canada and competed with Lacrosse as one of the popular sports. Always dubbed to be a violent game, soon, the players received protective equipment, and rinks were developed. In 1893, the Stanley Cup came into existence after Frederick Arthur, Lord Stanley of Preston, donated the cup to the top team. Even though Canada popularized the sport, the first professional team recorded was back in 1903 in the United States of America, named Portage Lakes. After that, the year 1910 saw National Hockey Association formed, which was the forerunner of the National Hockey League. It became the most widely recognized sport in hockey associations in North America. Moreover, Montreal Canadiens from Canada became the most successful team with 24 cup victories. Bildnummer: 03374276 Datum: 05.03.1996 Copyright: imago/UPI PhotoWayne Gretzky (li., St. Louis Blues) und Brian Skrudland (Flordia Panthers) &#8211; PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY (SLP96030506); Vneg, quer NHL 1995/1996 Eishockey Herren Mannschaft USA Gruppenbild Aktion Personen  Rules and Regulations With the sport accustomed to its physical nature, checking is a body contact that opponents can use to take them out of play. A face-off is held where an official drops the puck for the players to battle it out. 11 players play in a team where six players play on the rink with five subs waiting in the technical area. The goalie never leaves his goal area. In the NHL, there are three periods in the game with over 20 minutes played between both teams. The periods increase during the playoffs as they wait for a team to score the first goal. Greatest Ice Hockey players Wayne Gretzky Regarded as the &#8216;Great One&#8217;, Wayne Gretzky remains one of the most dominant athletes of all time. The sheer commitment to be the best saw his jersey being retired by the whole league- the famous &#8217;99.&#8217; He won nine NHL MVPs and a 4x Stanley Cup championships. He scored the most points with 2857, scored 894 goals, and 1963 assists. In fact, no player reached 2000 career points in the NHL as Gretzky stands atop the charts. He has a scoring streak of 51 points which may stand as a record that won&#8217;t be broken. Mario Lemieux The three-time MVP and two-time Stanley Cup winner Mario Lemieux is one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time. Apart from Gretzky, he has the most points in a single season. He also recorded a 46-game point streak that proved to be sensational. Mario holds a unique record of scoring a &#8216;cycle&#8217;, where he scored a goal in all five variations of ice hockey. Retired from the sport with 1723 points, he is a generational talent. Bildnummer: 05742134 Datum: 08.04.2010 Copyright: imago/Icon SMI8 April 2010: Mario Lemieux waves to the fans at Mellon Arena on Thursday night as the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the New York Islanders in the final regular-season home game in the history of 48-year-old Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxRUSxSWExNORxONLY Icon114100408004; Herren Eishockey USA NHL vdig xub 2010 querImage number 05742134 date 08 04 2010 Copyright imago Icon Smi 8 April 2010 Mario Lemieux Waves to The supporters AT Mellon Arena ON Thursday Night AS The Pittsburgh Penguins Take ON The New York Islanders in The Final Regular Season Home Game in The History of 48 Year Old Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxRUSxSWExNORxONLY men Ice hockey USA NHL Vdig xub 2010 horizontal Gordie Howe 4x Stanley Cup champion, 6x NHL MVP, and a 23x All-Star, Gordie Howe epitomized fitness and determination. He played his last game at the age of 51 playing around 1767 games. Charming but with an inner steel inside, he scored 23 goals in 22 consecutive seasons. Sidney Crosby Watching young kids to the fullest of their abilities is a treat to watch. That happened with Sidney Crosby as he became the youngest player to lead his team to a Stanley Cup victory at 21. Affectionately named &#8216;Sid the Kid,&#8217; he led his NHL teams well and continues to play.

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“This Is a Dog’s Page”: Russian Star Ivan Provorov’s Girlfriend Makes a Saddening Appeal Amidst the Defenseman’s Controversial Boycott

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