Did you know.......
1. 71% of goals are scored in the bottom 12 inches of the net.
2. Order of importance: 1) Release 2) Accuracy 3) Velocity
3. Practice at game speed.
4. Shoot the puck when in the shooting zone.
5. Twice as many goals are scored on the backhand than breakaways.
6. Keep head up when shooting.
7. Follow through to target.
8. Practice backhands often.
9. 27% of all goals are scored through goalie’s legs.
10. Best area’s to shoot low are: 1) Stick side 2) 5-hole
11. Shoot quickly before the goalie is set.
12. Adjust body before puck arrives.
13. 80% of goals are scored with little or no wind up.
14. Know what you want to do before the puck arrives.
15. Learn to use skates and hands to handle bad passes.
16. 47% of all goals are scored within 3 metres of the net.
17. Go to the net with your stick on the ice.
18. Time your arrival to the net.
19. Be ready for an unexpected bounce.
20. Be strong in front of the net.
21. When the goalie is down, or going down – 69% of goals are scored under the goalie.
22. 62% of all breakaway goals are scored on dekes.
23. Make your move 3-4 metres in front of the goalie.