Jasper Hutson

Picture in your mind what hockey looked like at the turn of the 20th century. What, where, and who do you see? Set your mental image in Canada, if you haven’t already, as the game had yet to spread much below the border. You probably imagine a less formal affair, games played on ponds and small rinks and not in packed arenas. The sticks are wooden, the players padless and without helmets; the sport itself is slower and more methodical, and any contact is incidental.

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BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Sam Vokes of Burnley celebrates scoring his sides first goal with his Burnley team mate during the Premier League match between Burnley and West Bromwich Albion at Turf Moor on May 6, 2017 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) THE STORY: Burnley defied the odds last season to steer clear of the relegation scrap, finishing six points above the drop zone, mostly thanks to one of the better home records in the Premier League.